Arts Commons Transformation

As part of the redevelopment of Calgary’s Arts Commons, this project reimagines the role of Indigenous presence in urban public space. Through close collaboration with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and artists, the design embeds cultural teachings and relationships to land, sky, and water within the architecture. Key elements include integrated artworks, storytelling pathways, and ceremonial space, ensuring the transformation reflects and honors the histories, protocols, and futures of Treaty 7 Nations and urban Indigenous communities.