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Devonian Gardens

Calgary, Alberta

Year
1977
Architect
J.H. Cook Architects and Engineers
Style
Glazed urban winter garden inside a shopping centre
Dimensions
≈1 hectare (10,000 m²)
« This fully glazed winter garden occupies the top floor of a downtown Calgary shopping centre and holds more than 550 trees. »

Opened on 14 September 1977, this indoor garden covers the roof of the Core Shopping Centre on Stephen Avenue in central Calgary. It includes koi ponds, fountains, a living wall and exhibition spaces, all free to enter via the +15 skywalk network. The site underwent a major CA$37 million renovation between 2008 and 2012, then closed for waterproofing repairs from 2016 to 2018 before fully reopening.

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51.05° N, 114.06° W

Further reading
The Glass House
John Hix
The definitive academic history of greenhouse architecture, from the Victorian era to modern structures.
 Glass Houses
May Woods & Arete Swartz Warren
A richly illustrated survey of greenhouses, orangeries and winter gardens around the world.
 The Crystal Palace
Patrick Beaver
The full story of the project that invented large-scale glass architecture.
 Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Shane Smith
The practical guide for anyone dreaming of building their own greenhouse at home.

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