The Looking Glass

Presented by METAFOR

Free Admission
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When

January 31 - February 17, 2025

Where

Stephen Avenue
8th Avenue SW, Calgary

About

The Looking Glass is a vibrant installation designed for Calgary’s winter landscape, transforming reflection and exploration of light through dynamic forms along Stephen Avenue. The installation’s curvature pulls visitors into its rounded nodes with unique visual moments dependent on the viewing location. Along the facades, the user experiences a fractal mirrored surround of themselves and the winter city. The Looking Glass invites visitors to engage with their surroundings and city in a way that celebrates beauty, reflection and light even in the coldest seasons.

Brooklyn Hofmann

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Brooklyn is a graduate of the Master of Architecture program at the School of Architecture, Landscape and Planning, and holds a Bachelor Degree in Urban Studies from the University of Calgary. She is passionate about architecture and urban design as tools for community building. She strides to create meaningful places for people to live, work, and enjoy with respect to the complexities of surrounding natural and urban landscapes. With experience working on multiple large-scale healthcare projects in Alberta and British Columbia, she understands the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration at all stages of a project, and the value of design to make a positive impact to peoples’ lives. Brooklyn’s commitment to human-centric and purposeful design delivers impactful architecture that improves the urban fabric and fosters a sense of place.

Kim Tse

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Kim began his journey towards architectural accreditation in early 2022 and has been actively seeking project experience ever since. He has worked on a variety of projects, including those in the pre-design and design stages, as well as construction drawings and administration. Kim has gained valuable experience working on several residential projects, ranging from master planning and multifamily blocks to townhomes. Additionally, he has worked on small-scale fabrication projects, such as art installations and custom residential fabrication. In terms of academic pursuits, Kim specializes in computational design, with a focus on parametric workflows and robotic fabrication.

Faith Lynch

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Faith has been with METAFOR since May 2022. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University, respectively. Faith is involved in various community outreach initiatives and has acted as a student designer with Calgary Reads, a volunteer with Feed the Hungry and Linkages, and a mentor in The Mount Royal Interior Design Mentorship Program. She has a strong interest in urban design and has worked as a research assistant for the Center for Civilization, formulating proposals for revitalization strategies for the downtown core. Faith continues to pursue her interests in design theory and history through reading and attending Design Matters lectures. METAFOR provides her with opportunities to learn and grow in socially-engaged projects and volunteer work.

Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible

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