Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Modernizing Kitchen Ventilation for a Landmark Luxury Hotel Renovation
Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
Set against the dramatic landscape of Banff National Park, Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection is undergoing a significant transformation designed to elevate the property’s luxury hospitality and culinary experience.
As part of the renovation, the commercial kitchen ventilation systems serving Levels 6 and 7 required solutions that could be successfully integrated into the renewed spaces while supporting the demands of professional foodservice operations.
Halton provided a combination of Capture Jet™ kitchen exhaust hoods and M.A.R.V.E.L. demand-controlled kitchen ventilation technology to support the renovated Level 6 kitchen, along with KVM Capture Jet™ hoods for Level 7.
Integrating High-Performance Ventilation into an Existing Hospitality Environment
Renovating an existing hotel presents different considerations than designing a commercial kitchen within a new building. Ventilation equipment must be coordinated with existing building conditions, available infrastructure, kitchen layouts, and the requirements of the overall renovation.
For Rimrock Banff, the kitchen ventilation solution needed to:
- Integrate successfully within the renovated kitchen spaces.
- Support the operational requirements of a high-end hospitality environment.
- Provide effective capture and containment for the cooking equipment.
- Coordinate ventilation requirements across multiple kitchen areas and levels.
- Incorporate energy-efficient ventilation technology where appropriate.
- Support the project’s overall renovation objectives without compromising kitchen performance.
The result required a carefully coordinated approach that balanced ventilation performance, energy efficiency, and the realities of working within an existing building.
High-Performance Ventilation Designed for the Renovation
Halton provided a tailored kitchen ventilation solution featuring seven Capture Jet™ hoods, including KVM Capture Jet™ hybrid backshelf hoods, with five of the hoods integrated with M.A.R.V.E.L. demand-controlled kitchen ventilation.
Capture Jet™ technology is designed to provide effective capture and containment while reducing exhaust airflow requirements compared with traditional kitchen exhaust systems. This helps reduce the amount of conditioned replacement air required and supports improved overall energy efficiency.
M.A.R.V.E.L. further optimizes ventilation performance by automatically adjusting exhaust airflow based on real-time cooking activity. Rather than operating continuously at full design airflow, the system responds dynamically to actual demand, helping reduce unnecessary energy consumption during periods of lower cooking activity.
By combining high-performance capture and containment with demand-controlled ventilation where appropriate, the solution was successfully integrated into the renovated property while supporting efficient, reliable commercial kitchen operations.
A Coordinated Ventilation Solution for a Successful Renovation
- Multi-level kitchen renovation – Ventilation solutions were provided for commercial kitchen areas across Levels 6 and 7.
- Seven Capture Jet™ hoods – Five Capture Jet™ hoods with M.A.R.V.E.L. on Level 6 and two KVM Capture Jet™ hoods on Level 7.
- Demand controlled kitchen ventilation – M.A.R.V.E.L. technology enables the Level 6 ventilation system to respond dynamically to cooking activity.
- Optimized exhaust airflow – Capture Jet™ technology supports effective capture and containment while helping reduce exhaust airflow requirements.
- Renovation-focused design – The ventilation systems were coordinated to integrate into an existing luxury hospitality property undergoing a significant transformation.
- Solutions tailored by kitchen area – Different ventilation configurations were selected for Levels 6 and 7 based on their individual operational requirements.
Supporting the Next Chapter of Rimrock Banff
The Rimrock Banff renovation demonstrates how commercial kitchen ventilation can be successfully integrated into the transformation of an existing luxury hospitality property.
By combining Capture Jet™ technology with M.A.R.V.E.L. demand-controlled kitchen ventilation on Level 6 and KVM Capture Jet™ hoods on Level 7, Halton delivered solutions tailored to each kitchen area’s requirements while supporting ventilation performance, energy efficiency, and the overall success of the renovation.
The result is a modernized kitchen ventilation system designed to support the property’s renewed culinary operations for years to come.
Project Team
Thank you to the entire project team for their partnership and collaboration in delivering the kitchen ventilation solution for the renovation of Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection. Through careful coordination and a shared commitment to the project’s success, the team successfully integrated high-performance, energy-efficient kitchen ventilation into this landmark luxury hospitality property. Please see the project partners below, with links to learn more about their organizations.
Foodservice Consultant
Brad Salter Designs Ltd.
Foodservice Representative
Montpellier & Associates
Kitchen Equipment Contractor
Geanel Restaurant Supplies Ltd
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