Sage Hill Crossing

Description

Spanning over 380,500 sq.ft. this site is the future home of a shopping complex. The complex is arranged in a dynamic layout, comprising of both one and two storey retail stores. The centre of the site is anchored by a major department retail store, and is surrounded by various shops, restaurants, and other services. m+b is the base building designers for the buildings on this site. We are responsible for the site development including power distribution, communications, site lighting and fire alarm verification (where required). Modern light fixtures and LED lighting technology have been included in the design which helps ensure this project maximizes efficiencies which reduces overall operating costs, while remaining esthetically pleasing.

Deerfoot City

Description

This retail project is strategically located in the NE quadrant of Calgary at the Deerfoot Trail (HWY 2) and 64th Avenue NE interchange. Redevelopment plans include converting the current enclosed mall to an open air regional shopping centre. A diverse assortment of shops, restaurants, and conveniences will be purposefully positioned creating natural social zones and a unique street scape setting which will create a totally new shopping experience in Calgary.
Phase I (which has been completed), consists of buildings A, B, & C, and includes a Dollarama and Goodlife Fitness centre inside the existing mall, and twenty three other commercial retail units. Phase II (underway) includes more than 100 commercial retail units In both Phases I and II, m+b is responsible for the base building electrical systems designs which includes the Enmax pad mounted transformers, power distribution, fire alarm, emergency lighting, base building lighting, lighting control system, a low voltage system and communications rough-ins, metering systems tenant outline drawings and contract administration. m+b also designed all new electrical rooms and performed all verification’s of the fire alarm system for the base building and tenant works.

Coopers Crossing Town Promenade

Description

Located in the southwest corner of Airdrie’s prominent community of Cooper’s Crossing, this shopping centre will service the needs of the area with grocery, pharmacy, financial and various food services. Currently under construction, the 110,000 sq.ft. centre will be walkable and user-friendly with connectivity to the surrounding neighbourhoods. m+b are contracted as base building electrical consultants to complete the electrical design, site lighting, site services and lighting and power distribution for the site. Fire alarm verification service will be provided in select buildings.

Chinook Seniors Care Centre

Background

Chinook Care Centre currently provides care to senior residents in their newly renovated, 3-storey main facility. This facility has 203 private and semi-private rooms, and a separate wing to the south of this structure with 14 private rooms for hospice patients. Attached to the east of the main building is an existing 1-storey building, which is scheduled for demolition, and will be replaced with a new 4-storey building accompanied by one level of underground parking. Upon completion,this proposed renovation will provide an additional 80,000 sq.ft. of livable space, consisting of 88beds, and 29 additional underground parking stalls.m+b will be involved in the installation of the exterior energy efficient LED lighting and the addition of a new generator. This site has two existing site transformers that will need to be assessed for possible replacement. We will provide Electrical Design for the interior lighting, power, fire alarm,security, communications and nurse call system.  Every person on the premises will wear a wireless bracelet that can be programmed individually for location history, door and elevator access, and the ability to request assistance anywhere within the facility.This facility caters to patients requiring a higher level of care due to concerns of dementia and terminal health issues.

Brentwood Seniors Care Centre

Background

This existing facility, built in 1964, is a single storey structure which is being demolished and replaced with a new 5-storey seniors care centre complete with 1 level of underground parking.Upon completion, this phase will include approximately 335,000 sq. ft. of above grade livable and workable space including 209 rooms , 69 parking stalls, nurses stations and common areas which will include lounges, craft rooms, multi-purpose rooms, and laundry rooms. This new wing will be interconnected to the existing Phase I (3-storeys) and II (4-storeys) structures. This facility will include a bistro, hair salon, rooftop patio, multi-function rooms and quiet rooms.m+b will be involved in the installation of the exterior energy efficient LED lighting, the installation of a new generator, and the replacement of the existing Enmax power transformer which will accommodate the entire facility. We have provided Electrical Design for the interior lighting,power, fire alarm, security, communications, and nurse call system. The nurse call system is a unique design in that all building access and security permissions will be unique to each staff member and resident. Every person on the premises will wear a wireless bracelet which can be programmed individually for location history, door and elevator access, and the ability to request assistance from anywhere within the building.The 5th floor will be dedicated to those residents who are afflicted with major brain impairments.The fixtures and safety protocols will be different on this floor and all fixtures will be more indestructible than others without compromising on quality, efficiency, or aesthetics.