Manitoba Hydro Place
Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects
Smith Carter Architects and Engineers
Prairie Architects
OVERVIEW
Manitoba Hydro, the primary energy utility in the Province of Manitoba, set ambitious goals for its new headquarters in energy efficiency, urban revitalization, and a supportive workplace. To achieve the seamless integration of design and performance goals, Manitoba Hydro mandated a formal Integrated Design Process (IDP).The 65,000m² 22-storey office tower occupies a full block in the centre of Winnipeg, a city notorious for its extreme climate. Manitoba Hydro demonstrated its commitment to urban revitalization by moving 2000 employees from 12 suburban offices to the new location in Winnipeg’s downtown, which is still in recovery from a severe economic downturn in the late 20th century. Manitoba Hydro Place is a visible sign of commitment on Manitoba Hydro’s part in downtown revitalization. The site, which was previously underused, was selected for its strong connection to the city’s transit system and a raised walkway system that connects the buildings of the downtown core.
Architecturally, the building revives the City’s former “Chicago-scale” urban spirit, while using form and massing to respond to the city’s harsh climate. The design visibly manifests Manitoba Hydro’s commitment to environmentally responsible practice, achieving 64.9% energy savings by harnessing maximum passive solar, wind and geothermal energy.
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