Vibe
Located in Calgary’s East Village, VIBE is a 14‑storey residential development that showcases the capability of cold‑formed steel framing in a complex, high‑density urban setting. The building features a two‑storey concrete podium with twelve storeys of COMFRAME™ superstructure above, requiring a structural solution that supports architectural complexity while maintaining schedule certainty and constructability.
Background
As Calgary’s East Village continues to evolve into a dense, mixed‑use community, projects like VIBE reflect the demand for urban residential construction that balances architectural ambition with construction efficiency. The site’s limited footprint and minimal laydown space require a structural system that reduces on‑site congestion and supports predictable sequencing.
VIBE rises from a two‑storey concrete podium into twelve storeys of cold‑formed steel framing using the COMFRAME™ system by Complete Framing Solutions (CFS). The system accommodates cantilevered balconies, projecting façades, and a rooftop amenity level while maintaining alignment and tolerance control across fourteen storeys. Prefabrication and just‑in‑time delivery minimize site risk, improve safety, and support schedule reliability — demonstrating the effectiveness of COMFRAME™ for complex, multi‑storey urban residential construction.
General Challenges
- Cantilevered balconies
- Facade projections
- Rooftop amenity with water feature
- Limited layout site
- 14 storeys - 2-storey concrete podium with 12-storey COMFRAME™ superstructure above
Stakeholders
Nature of Build
- Mid-Rise Residential
