A couple of points on the Westgate Park development - the first tower almost borrowed too much from the Vancouver-style architecture and structure. There was no dust suppression system designed with it because the developer didn't realize Calgary is a far dustier town. Additionally, the building was not optimally designed for patio-dwellers unless you're in a southeast unit. I don't think they realized that, especially 5 floors up and beyond, it gets incredibly windy on that side of town, what with all the headwinds coming in from the mountains unrestricted. The deck glass and fixings also rattle considerably and patio furniture and BBQ's can get damaged rather quickly up there.
Style-wise it is definitely a Vancouver building; however I think design trumped practicality in some respects.
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