Calgary is one of Canada's most underrated architectural destinations — and once you see it, you'll wonder how it ever flew under the radar. From a Calatrava bridge to a Snøhetta library built over a live train line, here's a guide to the buildings that make this city unmissable for any architecture lover.

Hostile architecture is a controversial urban design strategy meant to guide behavior in public spaces. But is it truly against humanity, or a passive way to protect our cities? In this post, we explore what it is, why it exists, and the debate behind it.