Frederick Lasserre Building

Location:

6333 Memorial Road

Date:

1962

Architect:

Thompson, Berwick & Pratt

Cost:

$1 million

Sources of funds:

A.W. Trueman contributed 1/2 of the cost of constructing the building. The other half was met by grants from the Canada Council, and balance paid by UBC Development Fund, plus $12,000 from the Koerner Foundation.

Architectural features:

This buiding was designed in the international style of the 50s under the influence of Edward D. Stone.With a podium, its structure is clearly expressed.

Name History:

This building is named after Dr. Frederick Lasserre, first director of the UBC School of Architecture.

Construction Type:

Concrete frame and slab

Building users:

Departments of Fine Arts, School of Regional and Community Planning, School of Architecture, General University Facilities

Sources:

Ceremonies Office; Community Relations; UBC Buildings (Campus Planning)

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