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Devon Tower (Formerly Canterra Tower)
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Devon Tower (Formerly Canterra Tower)
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates 51°03′04.1″N 114°04′14.6″W / 51.051139°N 114.070722°W / 51.051139; -114.070722
Completed 1988
Owner Oxford Properties
Management Oxford Properties
Height
Roof 177 m (581 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 45
Design and construction
Architect WZMH Architects
Main contractor PCL Construction

The Devon Tower is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It used to be called Canterra Tower.

This impressive building is a key part of Calgary's skyline. It's home to many businesses and stands out with its unique design.

About the Devon Tower

The Devon Tower is located at 400 3rd Avenue SW in Calgary. It reaches a height of 177 metres (581 ft). That's about as tall as 45 regular floors!

The building was finished in 1988. It was designed by a company called WZMH Architects. They used a style known as postmodern architecture. This style often mixes different looks and ideas from the past.

The Devon Tower has shiny glass walls all around it. These are called curtain walls. They make the building look modern and sleek.

Who Owns and Uses the Tower?

The Devon Tower is owned and managed by Oxford Properties. This is a big company that invests in and manages buildings all over the world.

Many important companies have offices inside the Devon Tower. One of the main companies is Devon Canada. They are an oil and gas company. Another big tenant is Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, which is one of Canada's largest law firms.

See also

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