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DISCOVER a spectacular master-planned corporate community in Downtown Calgary s East Village. Q Block is a 130,000 square foot mixed-use complex that draws on the decades of past experience of FRAM, Slokker, Tricon and Jones Lang LaSalle to introduce the future of the office building. Sustainable design features such as floor-to-ceiling glass, unobstructed daylight and flexible floor plates make Q Block the ultimate in employee productivity, performance and comfort. Q Block features a mix of business and social space, with the Riff, trendy restaurants and retail, a central collaborative square, and offices for enterprising organizations. Just minutes from numerous major roadways, and with the LRT station just two blocks from the site, Q Block allows today s leading-edge companies to attract and retain the best employees. Q Block is the future of the workplace. Coming 2016 2
A new generation of high performance office space increases employee productivity. Leveraging its rich history of successful sustainable projects, FRAM, Slokker, and Tricon have designed Q Block to stand out for its environmental, sustainable and building performance features, while elevating tenants brands and satisfaction. Q Block will enable companies to attract, retain and increase productivity of their most valued asset their people! Q B loc k Phase 1 COMING Fall 2016 3
* a perfect setting Calgary s newest emerging urban neighbourhood is starting to take shape with bold new cultural, residential, retail and office buildings. East Village is perfectly located at the City s downtown east end with Q Block near the heart of the district. Bounded by 9th Avenue, the Bow river, Fort Calgary and the downtown core; East Village is close to everything. Q Block East Village s amenities and connectivity with ample parking represent the perfect union of a downtown office location with the amenities that everyone s is looking for in a live-work-play community. With a C-train station nearby, and direct access to Memorial, City Hall, Stephen Avenue and the Saddledome just steps away, Q Block is at the centre of it all. 4
sie Saddle University McKnight - Westw Banff Trail Shaganappi Point k treet Sunalta Lions Park Sunnyside Downtown West / Kerby SAIT / ACAD / Jubilee 8th Street SW 7th Street SW 6th Street SW Calgary Downtown 4th Street SW 3rd Street SW 1st Street SW Centre Street City Hall Q Block Bridgeland / Memorial Calgary Zoo Victoria Park / Stampede R Barlow Max B LRT Calgary s Light Rail Transit Line (LRT) is a high-efficiency transit corridor running across the city, serving hundreds of thousands of riders per day. The LRT City Hall Station has a dual-side platform and is a five minute walk from Q Block, making this location a commuter s dream. The City Hall Station is located within the free fare zone that runs in the downtown area along 7 Ave. 39th Avenue Herit age Anderson Fish Creek - Lacombe Somerset - Bridl ewood Erlton / Stampede Chinook Closed for construction Southland Canyon Meadows Shawnessy Need to pop out to a meeting? Reserved parking spots for car2go allow tenants quick and easy access to a car, anytime! Access: 5 minute drive to Deerfoot Trail 20 minutes to Calgary International Airport 2 minute drive to Beltline / Downtown core 5
Q2 Block southern views Corporately Efficient Q2 Block is a visually pleasing, nine-story office building on the south side of Q Block. With the low-rise floors of 20,400 sq. ft. Q2 Block can accommodate tenants of varying sizes, and from all sectors. The rooftop features an outdoor patio along with a spectacular Gren roof feature. Avg. Floorplate Size: 20,400 RSF 6
Q2 Block Location Between 5th/6th St and 6th/7th Ave SE, Calgary, AB Project Size 132,000 s.f. Phase 1 Building Size: 122,000 s.f. of rentable space Floors: 9 Availability Fall 2017 Owner /Developer FRAM, Slokker, Tricon Architect Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Floor Plate Sizes Phase 2: 11,600 20,400 s.f. floor plates Ceiling Height Maximum 10 8 to exposed concrete ceiling Minimum 9 0 at structural column drop panels Parking 1.0 stalls per 1,000 s.f. leased Underground parking Public Transit Light Rail Transit System (LRT) City of Calgary Bus System Highway Access Close proximity to major roadways including Deerfoot Trail, Memorial Drive and Macleod Trail. Local Amenities Restaurants Fitness Financial Services Day Care Services Health and Wellness Cafes River promenade and cycling pathway 7
Sustainability INCREASE EMPLOYEE COMFORT Air conditioning with individual controls pump fresh air into the office and increase employee productivity. REDUCE HARMFUL TOXINS Non-VOC construction materials are used and the space is later flushed to eliminate odours from new materials. This ensures that there is superior clean indoor air quality through indoor chemical and pollutant source control. REDUCED ABSENTEEISM Reducing absenteeism, one of the likely outcomes of a more sustainable office space, can significantly reduce a company s costs and increase their bottom line. VIEWS FOR ALL Greater access to natural light with 10 8 high ceilings and 10 8 high clear glass windows. HARNESS THE SUN Exterior light shades reduce the amount of sun directly penetrating the space by reflecting the light back into the space. SAVE ENERGY Glare free indirect lights with light sensors provide a comfortable environment while saving energy. INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY Proximity to natural light, greater occupancy control over light levels, and less glare can lead to more productive staff. district energy ENMAX hot water district energy is available for energy-efficient, world class, sustainable space heating. * World Green Building Council (2013) The Business Case for Building Green 8
past experience Port Street Market The final phase of the Port Credit Village development in Mississauga is the Port Street Market which offers an innovative commercial and social opportunity while urbanistically tying it in to the existing residential community. The Port Street Market is located at one of the hubs of the Port Credit Village project. The complex houses retail and commercial uses on the main floor while offices exist above. Dynamic and bold, the restaurant, retail/commercial and office mix of the Port Street Market is a lively interpretation of authentic warehouse and modern style. Anchor tenants have found their place in Port Credit. The public square at Port Street Market works as a gathering spot, a place that people feel comfortable and welcome. 500,000 SF Class A+ luxury office tower Atlantic Center Plaza in Atlanta 24 floors, plus basement 23,000+/- RSF per floor Efficient floors with bay depths of 41 feet to 51 feet Only four columns per floor Natural stone and wood lobby Rose-colored granite, architectural precast and high performance glass exterior Georgia Power s reliable, pure underground enhanced Network Service On-site building amenities Loading dock 16 total elevators 970 parking spaces Vista Place in Vancouver Adjacent to City Hall and a regional Public Library, Vista Place is comprised of twin residential towers connected by a podium containing two-storey city homes with lush, landscaped roof terraces. Designed to optimize views of the North Shore Mountains, Burrard Inlet and City of Vancouver skyline, Vista Place is known as the premier community in this desirable urban neighbourhood. Achieved Silver LEED accreditation for sustainability. 9
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