The Westley transformed a vacant five-story commercial office building into a boutique hotel, creating a distinctive hospitality destination to the downtown core in Calgary, AB.
Challenge
The main challenge was meeting current building codes while updating and adapting existing post-tensioned structural systems from office to hotel use. A new ground-level exterior was also required to achieve the brand standards envisioned by the ownership team.
Solution
Our team managed municipal approvals to complete this comprehensive conversion, which involved new ground-floor entrances and building elevations, an upgraded building envelope, and reconfigured interior spaces. Careful planning and coordination informed the room layouts, public spaces, and amenity areas, while a thorough review of the existing building guided the development of a refreshed street-level presence.
Outcome
The adaptive reuse of a former vacant office building has created a unique boutique hotel and restaurant destination, while energy-efficient upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems support long-term sustainability and reduced operating costs. The successful transformation demonstrates how private-sector investment can drive urban renewal and preserve the character of existing buildings.
Achieved without government funding, the project demonstrates how adaptive reuse can transform underutilized office buildings into new hospitality destinations.
Residential-inspired furnishings create comfortable spaces for guests to relax and unwind
Contemporary guestrooms offer views of Calgary’s downtown core
A fully equipped fitness centre supports health and wellness throughout each stay
