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The gold is coming off one of Edmonton’s most recognizable office complexes.

The twin towers of Scotia Place are about to undergo a facelift that will see their golden exteriors replaced primarily with blue-tinged reflective glass, Glen Scheuerman, regional general manager of Morguard Investments Ltd., said Tuesday.

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The move, which will give tenants more natural light and allow a wider spectrum of colour, is part of a $22-million overhaul that will also see upgrades to the three main entrances.

“The market is changing, the skyline is changing, and we want to be part of that changing skyline,” said Scheuerman, referring to the new office towers under construction downtown.

“We’re looking toward the future. It’s an evolving market, and we need to do this work to transform Scotia Place to a new Scotia Place, to compete with the new product that’s coming to Edmonton.”

The installation of more than 13,000 pale blue glass panels will start in October and take about 18 months, creating the equivalent of 32 full-time jobs.