The ATCO Attainable Homes Calgary project is a modular affordable housing development located at 1007 6th Avenue SW, Calgary. Designed to deliver high-quality housing on an accelerated timeline, the project includes 84 studio units, each approximately 350 square feet, with no on-site parking. Instead, it features Class A bicycle storage and an integrated bike workshop to support active transportation.
The building includes a large rooftop terrace that serves as a shared amenity space, and ground-floor units with private patios facing 9th Street SW, nestled among existing trees. Its location adjacent to the LRT line ensures excellent transit access and urban connectivity.
A total of 56 units were manufactured off-site in a controlled indoor environment and installed on-site in just 10 days, demonstrating the efficiency and precision of modular construction. Each studio unit includes a combined living/dining area with an integrated kitchen, a private bathroom, and dedicated storage. Large operable windows on both the east and west façades provide abundant natural light and ventilation.
The building’s exterior features corrugated metal cladding, with a mural installation planned for the north façade using cementitious panels—adding visual interest and contributing to the community’s identity.
“Modular construction allowed the project team to rethink how quickly attainable housing can be delivered in an urban environment,” says Peter Schulz, Principal Architect at WalterFedy Architecture Inc. “By literally designing and constructing from the inside out which is the opposite of conventional construction we were able to significantly compress the project timeline while maintaining the quality and details residents expect.