Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre)

Location:

6371 Crescent Road

Date:

Original construction 1961
Addition 1971

Architect:

1961 C.E. Pratt and P. Kattfa; Thompson,Berwick & Pratt
1971 Zoltan Kiss

Cost:

1961 - $700,000
1971 - $750,000

Sources of funds:

1961 - gift from Dr. Leon Koerner in memory of his wife Thea
1971 - paid by the graduate students

Architectural features:

This building has applied heavy cedar screen to the concrete frame and landscaping is developed extensively. Its structure has large spans and cantilavers to allow flexibilty for various functions on different floors.

Name History:

This building is named in honour of Dr. Koerner's wife.

Construction Type:

Concrete

Notes:

It won the Massey Gold Medals for Architecture in 1961 as an outstanding piece of Canadian architecture. It is also the home for Graduate Student Association.

Sources:

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

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