GWL Realty Advisors: Elevating Calgary's Office Market

Profiles of Gulf Canada Square and Watermark Tower

GWL Realty Advisors is dedicated to enhancing Calgary's office market by investing significantly in two prominent downtown towers – Gulf Canada Square and Watermark Tower. These investments aim to elevate tenant experience, wellbeing, and create welcoming environments through modern renovations and amenities.

Gulf Canada Square

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Gulf Canada Square has recently undergone substantial renovations to modernize common areas and introduce valuable amenities. The transformation includes eye-catching lighting and art installations, a state-of-the-art conference center with seven flexible meeting rooms, advanced plug-and-play technology, and social zones. A cozy tenant lounge features a kitchen, library, multiple televisions, gaming consoles, interactive tables, board, and arcade games. The lounge's outdoor patios offer stunning views of the Rockies, enhanced with an outdoor fireplace and television.

The lobby boasts a green wall creating a natural, welcoming atmosphere, with thoughtfully mixed furniture layouts encouraging tenant usage as an extended office space. Renovated restrooms incorporate low flow water conservation and high-efficiency fixtures. High-efficiency, customizable LED downlights and numerous RGB feature lighting installations enhance the elegant atmosphere. An exterior plaza with seating and a sculpture adds to the curb appeal, while social stairs foster community events.

The building now hosts more retailers offering diverse services and food options for tenants and nearby visitors.

Gulf Canada Square is BOMA BEST Gold Certified, and these improvements earned the building several other notable certifications and awards in 2024, including BOMA BEST 360, LEED Gold, Fitwel, and Proof Not Promises from Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions.

Watermark Tower

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The revitalization of Watermark Tower focuses on reimagining existing spaces and enhancing tenant amenities. The lobby features a striking 50-foot ceiling, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, polished granite floors, and walls complemented by environmentally friendly Canadian-sourced materials. Warm wood accents and living plants add biophilic elements, connecting the building with nature. LED strip lighting, pot lights, and chandeliers emphasize the lobby's modern aesthetic and spaciousness.

Contemporary seating areas near the elevators ensure comfort and ease of movement. The upgraded fitness center, flooded with natural light, offers regular fitness classes in the new multi-purpose studio. A modern tenant lounge, open to the public, provides a welcoming atmosphere. Social stairs encourage community events, while new feature stairs enhance connectivity between high-traffic areas.

The multifunctional conference centre offers ample collaborative areas and a contemporary pantry for gatherings. End-of-trip facilities include bike parking, maintenance and wash stations, charging stations, ample lockers, and all-gender shower facilities to promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Watermark Tower has earned several awards and certifications, including the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, NAFA Clean Air Award, BOMA International 360 Performance Program, and BOMA BEST Platinum Certification.

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Investing in Calgary's Future

GWLRA's investment in Gulf Canada Square and Watermark Tower reflects their long-term confidence in Calgary's office market. By prioritizing tenant experience and wellbeing, they are setting a new standard for office spaces in the city.