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The Pearl
Edmonton Pearl in September.jpg
The Pearl in September 2014.
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location 11949 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates 53°32′26″N 113°31′43″W / 53.54056°N 113.52861°W / 53.54056; -113.52861
Construction started 2010
Completed May 2015
Cost $38.5 million CAD
($43.1 million in 2021 dollars )
Height
Tip 121 m (397 ft)
Roof 112.8 m (370 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 36
Design and construction
Architect Brinsmead Ziola Kennedy Architecture
Developer Regency Developments

The Pearl is a very tall building in the Oliver area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a condominium tower, which means it has many homes inside for people to buy and live in. The Pearl is one of the tallest buildings where people live in Edmonton. It is the 5th tallest residential building in the city.

Discover The Pearl

The Pearl is a modern skyscraper that stands out in the Edmonton skyline. It was built to provide homes for many people in the city. This building is a great example of how cities grow upwards to make space for more residents.

Building Details

The Pearl is quite tall! It reaches a height of about 121 meters (that's about 397 feet). Imagine standing at the top! It has 36 floors, which means there are many homes stacked one on top of another.

  • Height: About 121 meters (397 feet)
  • Floors: 36 stories high
  • Type: Residential building (people live here)

When Was it Built?

Construction on The Pearl started in 2010. It took several years to build this impressive tower. The building was officially finished in May 2015. This means it has been a part of Edmonton's skyline for almost a decade.

  • Started Building: 2010
  • Finished Building: May 2015

Who Designed The Pearl?

The architects who designed The Pearl are called Brinsmead Ziola Kennedy Architecture. They are the creative minds behind the building's look and structure. The company that developed the building, making it all happen, is Regency Developments.

  • Architects: Brinsmead Ziola Kennedy Architecture
  • Developer: Regency Developments
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