Manitoba Hydro Place

Manitoba Hydro Place in Winnipeg stands as an architectural beacon in the downtown core of the city. Being one of the tallest buildings in the city it makes a lasting impression on visitors and residents alike with it’s beautiful curtainwall construction. The Hydro Place also leaves it’s mark as being one of the most energy efficient buildings of it’s size in all of North America, currently consuming less than 65% of the energy allowed in national building code requirements. Though the building is new construction, it’s already made it’s place as a permanent and recognizable part of the Winnipeg skyline.

Project Info

Leed platinum certified: The supply and installation of custom designed “double skin” curtainwall system.

Location: 360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Completion Date: June 2009

Owner / Developer: Manitoba Hydro

Architect: KPMB, Toronto; Smith Carter Architects, Winnipeg

General Contractor: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.