Come to the cabaret: Adaptive re-use of the Lougheed Building.

摘要

Adaptive re-use of heritage buildings is a flexible approach to preservation that allows old buildings to stay economically viable and add richness to our built environment. The Lougheed Building in downtown Calgary was built in 1912 and has been a landmark for the city both as a physical structure and a social hub. Since the removal of the decorative tin cornice in 1991 the building has suffered from deferred maintenance and has existed under the threat of demolition since 1998. This Masters Degree Project focuses on the possibility of preservation and development to co-exist for the mutual benefit of both the owner of the building and the desire of the community to keep and maintain the richness of heritage structures. The project begins with documenting the history of the building and creating a set of as-built drawings that serve as the starting point for re-using the Lougheed Building. The re-design of the Lougheed Building as a boutique hotel and cabaret is based on existing historical documents, my desire for creating a sustained interest in the preservation of the Lougheed Building and the keen interest of a local heritage developer who played the role of client. The final result is an intimate get-away in the heart of the city, created by breathing new life into both the grand dame of Calgary theatre and ensuring that the Lougheed Building serves as a permanent anchor to the nearby Stephen Avenue heritage district.;Key words. Adaptive Re-use, Architectural Preservation, Boutique Hotel, Cabaret, Historic Preservation.