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Gravity Architecture Gravity Architecture Corporation is an architecture firm based in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, B.C.

specializing in residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Gravity Architecture sponsored and attended the Women of ’s September event last week: one of their monthly peer-led ses...
10/08/2026

Gravity Architecture sponsored and attended the Women of ’s September event last week: one of their monthly peer-led sessions within the WUDI Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program that wraps up in October. We enjoyed supporting the committee and program; the discussion provided valuable insights that apply directly to British Columbia’s current market. ⁠
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The September event, Raising Capital in Today’s Market, explored how developers, social housing providers, and equity partners are adjusting to low liquidity, changing population targets, and long residential hold periods. Building in BC’s current economy requires a new playbook to keep up. We pulled together our top highlights from the panel on what it takes to keep projects moving.

⁠Head to the Gravity Blog to read our full recap:
https://www.gravityarchitecture.com/news/2026/10/7/wudi-panel-recap-strategies-for-developers-and-social-housing-providers

keeps the momentum going on the heels of permit approvals, officially breaking ground on two projects: 17th Ave Mixed-U...
10/01/2026

keeps the momentum going on the heels of permit approvals, officially breaking ground on two projects: 17th Ave Mixed-Use in Mission and Porte Currie in Currie Barracks. ⁠
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Two groundbreaking events | 287 new rental suites⁠
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The 17th Ave Mixed-Use development will add 128 rental suites while expanding active retail downtown. Over in Currie Barracks, Porte Currie will bring 159 rental homes centered around a shared courtyard. Construction has officially begun, keep watch as these projects begin to take form this season!⁠
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Images 1-2: Porte Currie⁠
Images 3-4: Porte 17th Avenue⁠
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Visit Gravity Architecture's website for project details:
www.gravityarchitecture.com/porte-currie

A huge round of applause to our own Anine Wortmann for being recognized as one of On-Site Magazine’s top 40 Under 40 in ...
09/24/2026

A huge round of applause to our own Anine Wortmann for being recognized as one of On-Site Magazine’s top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction!⁠
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Beyond her role as an Associate and BD Lead at Gravity, Anine is a true champion of the industry. Over the past year, she has served as a Awards design judge, contributed to the ’s national procurement position statement, appeared in , and secured a speaking slot on IPD for the OAA.⁠
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Her national recognition is well-deserved. We continue to follow and celebrate her professional endeavours. ⁠
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Congratulations, Anine! Thank you for being an advocate in the Canadian architectural community.⁠
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Leave a comment below to show her your support!

Gravity Architecture is proud to be a sponsor of Vancouver's WUDI's panel discussion this Tuesday, September 22, 2026: R...
09/21/2026

Gravity Architecture is proud to be a sponsor of Vancouver's WUDI's panel discussion this Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Raising Capital in Today's Market.⁠
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"Join the Women of the Urban Development Institute for a panel discussion on how capital providers have shifted their perspectives, priorities, and deployment metrics in today's economic environment, and what that means for housing development in British Columbia. Designed for professionals across the real estate industry, this event will provide clear insight into today's capital landscape to help you navigate financing conversations and make informed decisions."⁠
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The Urban Development Institute (UDI) is a non-profit association of the development industry. Among the many things the Women of UDI represent, they provide a space for women in the real estate development industry to be recognized as experts in their fields or have made significant contributions to the industry. ⁠
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Learn more about the WUDI and this event on UDI's website:
https://udibc.glueup.com/event/sold-out-raising-capital-in-today-s-market-172829/

Last week, representatives of the Gravity team attended the Build Canada Homes affordable housing funding announcement w...
09/19/2026

Last week, representatives of the Gravity team attended the Build Canada Homes affordable housing funding announcement where they announced a combined investment of 385 million to support affordable housing projects. Hosted by representatives of the government at both federal and provincial levels, the official announcement took place on-site in Edmonton at the Brentwood project, an income-subsidized rental development that is currently under construction. ⁠
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Gravity remains committed to helping turn public investments into vibrant, long-lasting communities across Western Canada and we look forward to contributing and supporting to future affordable housing projects.⁠
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Shout out to Fillmore Construction who deserves special credit for tidying the Brentwood site for the event after a very wet summer season! ⁠
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Read more about the affordable housing event on our blog: https://www.gravityarchitecture.com/news

Another milestone reached for Porte Communities as their 17th Avenue Mixed Use project was granted building permit at th...
09/16/2026

Another milestone reached for Porte Communities as their 17th Avenue Mixed Use project was granted building permit at the start of this week. Construction is set to quickly start on this development to deliver a fresh combination of residential and commercial to the prominent Calgary avenue. ⁠
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Flames fans: Keep watch for this project rising up to join the Red Mile streetscape when you're enroute to a hockey game!⁠
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Learn more about this 17th Avenue project on our website: https://www.gravityarchitecture.com/17th-ave-mixed-use

A little rewind to appreciate ’s Mount Pleasant 8, winner of the 2016 BILD Calgary Region SAM Award in the category of B...
09/03/2026

A little rewind to appreciate ’s Mount Pleasant 8, winner of the 2016 BILD Calgary Region SAM Award in the category of Best New Design (Villa/Duplex/Townhome 1,200 sq ft and over).

On a 30m x 36m corner lot, the project fit 8 units into one unified structure under original R-CG zoning, making it the only R-CG project in Calgary that exceeded 4 units back in 2017. At the time, the R-CG district was brand new and untested; developers were limited to just one building per site. Instead of separate 5-unit and 3-unit buildings, we had to connect them. To preserve private patios in the gap in between, we added a second-floor room to bridge the structures overhead. Presenting this real-world scenario to the City prompted a rule change that now allows multiple buildings on an R-CG parcel.

It was a Gravity Architecture project back then because it required professional oversight. Today, multi-residential projects of this scale can be designed at a lower fee by Gravity’s sister company, .
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Take a closer look at this award-winning design, link below!
www.gravityarchitecture.com/mount-pleasant-8
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Photography by

Completed Summer 2026: Maximizing capacity without sacrificing daylight or privacy.⁠⁠For the Shaganappi Multi-Residentia...
08/26/2026

Completed Summer 2026: Maximizing capacity without sacrificing daylight or privacy.⁠
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For the Shaganappi Multi-Residential project, set out to balance a high unit count with neighbourhood privacy, complementing Calgary’s SW transit corridor. ⁠
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The architecture breaks up the building’s scale with a pixelated 3D composition. Carved-out alcoves pull sunlight deep into the structure; balconies lined with warm wood-toned panels contrast against the metallic exterior to give the façade a natural glow from within. This dynamic street frontage echoes the modern geometry of the neighbouring LRT station while respecting the adjacent residential scale. ⁠
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The end result is strategic massing that enables maximum value and longevity. ⁠
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Visit Gravity's website to explore the full project details!⁠
www.gravityarchitecture.com/shaganappi-multi
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Photography by

This new residential hub by will sit at the heart of the D'Arcy neighbourhood, bordering the local public golf course. ...
08/19/2026

This new residential hub by will sit at the heart of the D'Arcy neighbourhood, bordering the local public golf course. ⁠
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Framed by utility rights-of-way on three sides, the site takes on a U-shaped layout that directly responds to the North, South, and West constraints. Working closely with a consultant team, we revised the site plan to accommodate complex utility rights-of-way while maintaining the number of units.

The U-shaped orientation maximizes street frontage across three sides while establishing two primary access points along the open eastern boundary. The configuration wraps around a central green space to create a primary gathering node for both residents and neighbours, while an internal lane provides parking without disrupting the streetscape. ⁠
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Explore the site plan and project details at Gravity's website:
www.gravityarchitecture.com/darcy-okotoks-towns

That's a wrap, The Nines by OPUS Corporation is complete!⁠⁠The Nines is ready for its next chapter, and leasing is under...
08/11/2026

That's a wrap, The Nines by OPUS Corporation is complete!⁠
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The Nines is ready for its next chapter, and leasing is underway! Located at the corner of Elbow Dr and Southland Dr, this smart space bridges suburban comfort with quick urban connections.⁠
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Congratulations to OPUS on the completion of this standout development! We're thrilled with how the project came together and enjoyed collaborating to bring this vision to life. The final result speaks for itself. We wish the OPUS team all the success as this new hub fills up with local shops and residents. We look forward to partnering together again!⁠
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Next time you're driving along Elbow or Southland, take a peek when you pass by, next to the Southwood Public Library.⁠
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What local services or shops would you love to see pop up here? Let us know in the comments, and tag the businesses you want to see lease here!⁠
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Learn more at:
www.gravityarchitecture.com/the-nines

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