WalterFedy was involved in the redevelopment of the No. 01 Substation, located at 830 9th Ave SW in Calgary, Alberta. The scope of WalterFedy’s work included the development of a two-story building with an approximate size of 20,914 sq.ft. A gallery along 7th Street SW extends to 9th Ave, engaging the public at street level and allowing visibility from outside. The gallery features angled glazing, creating a unique architectural form. The precast walls on both prominent sides are enhanced by form liners, and the building is painted in an angular shape to further improve its aesthetic appeal.
The upper south and west sections of the building showcase glazing that lights up at night in various colors, adding to the overall visual impact. The site is enclosed by a 3-meter-high fence providing access to staff and is accessible through 9th Ave SW. At the rear of the building, five transformers are separated by firewalls. The main floor contains a GIS hall that is interconnected with the AIS switchgear through a control room. The basement includes a GIS and AIS hall. On the second floor, there is switchgear and a mezzanine that provides access to the GIS hall. The two halls are connected by a mechanical well that also offers access to the roof. The design adheres to Enmax design guidelines, compliance logs, and stringent Enmax requirements. WalterFedy was engaged from the design development phase through to completion.