J.B. MacDonald Building

Location:
2199 Wesbrook Mall
Date:
1965-1967
Architect:
Thompson, Berwick & Pratt
Cost:
$5,984,127 plus cost for addition to the basic medical sciences buildings.
Sources of funds:
Provincial government grants; Federal government's Health Resource Fund; 3-Universities Capital Fund
Architectural features:
Its architectural style is similar to other buildings in the Health Science area. Its concrete frame with close spaced mullions creates a "Modern Gothic" fenestration. This modern 3-storey concrete building is completely planned for the special requirements of Faculty of Dentistry.
Name History:
This building is named after John Barfoot MacDonald.
Construction Type:
Concrete
Notes:
This building houses the Faculty of Dentistry, and devotes most of its space to treatment clinics and supporting services for dentistry and dental hygiene students.
Sources:
Fine Arts Pamphlet Files; Ceremonies Office; UBC Buildings (Campus Planning)

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