Penthouse on the Park
A timeless Calgary penthouse with an artful point of view
Every now and then, a home offers up a rare kind of magic—a canvas already rich with character, waiting to be brought to life with intention. Penthouse on the Park is just that kind of project.
Perched above Calgary with green views on one side and an uninterrupted panorama of the downtown skyline on the other, this home is immersed in contrast—natural and urban, historic and contemporary. From the very first step off the private elevator, that tension is beautifully clear: a gothic antique chair sits boldly next to sleek, modern walnut cabinetry, setting the tone for the entire home. This penthouse doesn’t shy away from difference—it celebrates it.
The Client as Curator
Our client came to us with a vision and a remarkable collection: rare artwork, antique furniture from different centuries, vintage finds, and personal pieces that told their own quiet stories. This project wasn’t about starting fresh—it was about editing, enhancing, and building a design language that honoured what was already present while elevating it into something entirely new.
Art lines the walls, both inherited and newly commissioned. One standout: a series of abstract wood sculptures, tailored to the family’s personal history, created in collaboration with a local artist. From room to room, the home feels like a living archive—but one that’s fluid, never static. Every placement, every pairing, tells a story.
A Study in Materials and Movement
To ground such an expressive collection, materiality played a crucial role. We used texture, finish, and colour to both connect and differentiate the spaces. Stone-clad walls add gravity and mood, while wallcoverings and specialty treatments were selected to complement—not compete with—the existing furniture and artwork.
The spaces move with intention. Some rooms are airy and bright; others lean into shadow and intimacy. Silks, velvets, woods, metals—every surface serves a purpose, helping the home unfold like chapters in a well-written novel. Nothing is too matched. Nothing is accidental.
And that’s exactly the point: eclecticism becomes cohesion through rhythm and restraint.
A Sense of Home, Not Just a Showcase
Despite its grandeur, this home never veers into the precious or performative. That was intentional. The goal wasn’t to design a gallery—it was to design a place where life happens. Where guests gather. Where art is part of the everyday.
This is where our philosophy of the psychology of design comes into focus. Yes, the penthouse is elegant and striking. But it’s also calming, inviting, and lived-in. The spaces aren’t just meant to be admired—they’re meant to be felt. That’s what makes it home.
Personal History as Design Language
What makes Penthouse on the Park so remarkable is how seamlessly personal history and contemporary design exist together. This wasn’t about blending styles—it was about building a dialogue between them. A conversation across centuries, told in colour, texture, form, and memory.
Every detail was designed to support the homeowner’s story. The wallpapers were chosen to echo tones from nearby artworks. The furniture placements respected sightlines to both art and skyline. Even the smallest accessories were carefully considered, adding texture and meaning to every surface.
This is a home that couldn’t be replicated—because its story is singular. And it’s been an honour to help tell it.
The Art of Translation
Penthouse on the Park is what happens when design becomes language—used not just to express a point of view, but to translate a life.
For us, it was about listening, interpreting, and elevating. The result is a home that’s bold, graceful, deeply layered, and unapologetically itself.
If you're looking to reimagine your space or create a home that reflects your past, present, and future—we’d love to help you build it.
