Revitalizing the Core: Ferguson Selected for Palliser One Office-to-Residential Conversion

Downtown Calgary is in the midst of a historic transformation, shifting from a dedicated business hub to a mixed-use, vibrant community. Ferguson Corporation is proud to announce that we will be playing a pivotal role in this evolution having been selected to lead the building envelope retrofit for the Palliser One conversion.

A New Purpose for an Iconic Tower

Located at 130 Palliser Square, this project is a prime example of adaptive reuse. Spearheaded by Aspen Properties, the project involves converting approximately 200,000 square feet of underutilized office space into 176 residential units.

This ambitious undertaking is supported by the City of Calgary’s Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program, a crucial initiative designed to remove millions of square feet of empty office space from the market and breathe new life and economic activity into the downtown core.

The Team

Complex conversions require a team that understands the structural and logistical nuances of working on existing high-rises. We are thrilled to be partnering with:

• Developer: Aspen Properties
• General Contractor: EllisDon
• Architect: Gibbs Gage Architects

The Challenge: Engineering for Livability

Converting a commercial tower into residential living requires more than just interior renovations; it demands a high-performance upgrade to the building envelope. Residential codes require different thermal performance, acoustic isolation, and ventilation standards compared to office towers.

Ferguson’s scope involves the precision retrofit of the exterior façade to meet these new livability standards. Our team will engineer and install systems that ensure the future residents of Palliser One enjoy comfort, energy efficiency, and modern aesthetics, all while maintaining the integrity of the existing structure.

Building Your Vision

“Projects like Palliser One represent the future of sustainable urban development,” said Alex Seegerer, President of Ferguson Corporation. “Taking a commercial asset and reimagining it as a home requires technical ingenuity. It’s about taking a vision for a revitalized downtown and bringing it to light through engineering excellence. We are honored to work alongside EllisDon and Aspen Properties to make this transition a reality.”

Work on the Palliser One conversion is set to begin , marking another milestone in Ferguson’s portfolio of complex retrofits.

Project Details & Links

Alberta Major Projects Profile: Palliser One Commercial to Residential Conversion