Sun Life Plaza

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The Ampersand
Sunlife plaza2-calgary.jpg
The three towers of The Ampersand
Sun Life Plaza
General information
TypeOffice
Location Calgary
Canada
Coordinates 51°02′59″N114°03′50″W / 51.04972°N 114.06389°W / 51.04972; -114.06389
Construction started1981
Completed1984
Height
Roof114.3 m (375 ft) [1]
Technical details
Floor count28

The Ampersand is a high-rise office complex in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It consists of three identical skyscrapers, designated as North, West and East Tower, and connected by the lobby at ground level and by a shopping gallery at Plus 15 level.

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Towers

The towers are 28 stories high, and rise to 114.3 m (375 ft). [1] Sun Life Plaza - West was the first tower built, and was completed in 1981. Development continued with The Ampersand - North, completed in 1982, and was concluded in 1984 with Sun Life Plaza - East. [2] Current occupants include the North West Redwater Partnership and Sproule.

TowerAddressFloorsHeightBuilt
West144 4 Ave SW28114.3 m (375 ft)1981
North140 4 Ave SW28114.3 m (375 ft)1982
East112 4 Ave SW28114.3 m (375 ft)1984

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References

  1. 1 2 Skyscraper Pages. "The Ampersand West" . Retrieved 2007-06-17.
  2. Emporis. "Sun Life Plaza". Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-17.