WHAT WE DO

We collaborate with owners, developers, architects, artists, creatives and art consultants to facilitate world-class art, architecture and placemaking experiences.

DISCOVER

Project Stakeholder Engagement

Collaboration

Project Understanding

CURATE

Definition

Design Evolution

Coordination

DEVELOP

Refinement

Engineering

Budgeting

Risk Mitigation

BUILD

Procurement

Production

Onsite Coordination

Installation

DISCOVER CURATE DEVELOP BUILD

DISCOVER

Here we engage with project stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of the project vision and goals. From here we will be armed with your “why” and deliver a creative brief that sets the stage for the next steps.

DELIVERABLES

Definition of project history, objectives and intent
Placemaking and art strategy
Creative brief

CURATE

DEVELOP

This is where Heavy coordinates and defines details related to constructability, materials, connections, engineering and cost control. Refinement of design drawings, the creation of a Master Schedule and a Class 1 Budget alleviate gaps and mitigate typical risks resulting from a non-design assist environment.

DELIVERABLES

Detailed design drawings
Risk mitigation strategy
Production schedule and Class 1 budget

BUILD

We do it all, but we don't have to.

We are the hub - your one point of contact. We work with industry experts, artists, art consultants and skilled professionals to do what we do best and manage others to realize your unique project elements.

Our Services start with discovery and end with amazing experiences

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PROJECTS

10 York Artwork

4th Street SW Underpass

This interactive light installation for the City of Calgary will be complete in summer 2019. Please check back for more details!

West Eau Claire – Delta Gardens

As part of Calgary’s downtown riverfront between the Peace Bridge and Eau Claire, West Eau Claire Park defines the City’s edge. The Delta Garden, which is next to the new pathways, is a waterfront park designed and named for its ability to funnel people into the new public space and art. The new design strengthens the city’s pathway network while […]

Century Plaza Feature

This project is scheduled to be completed in the Summer of 2019, we’d love to tell you more about it then!

TELUS Sky – Atrium Green Wall

This project will be complete in late 2019. Please check back with us then for more details.

Yorkville

This project will be complete in Summer 2019. Please check back with us then for more details.

Pimisi

This public artwork was design by artist Nadia Myre for the Ontario Light Rail Transit system. The work is composed of 2 pieces, the most notable being a 30′ high chrome “Pimisi” is the First Nation’s name for the river eel that calls the area home. The second feature is a basket, made of interwoven steel bands, reminiscent of the […]