Duffy Science Centre

Duffy Science Centre

Building Number: 
13
Architect: 
Alfred J. Hennessey (Orig) BGHJ Architects (Reno)

Location

Year Built: 
1966
Total Area: 
58,931 ft2 (5,475 m2)
Structure: 
Concrete Block
Structure: 
Face Brick
Primary Role/Purpose: 
Academic
Primary Role/Purpose: 
Research

Duffy Science Centre opened in 1966 after a donation was received from Dr. St. Clair Duffy of Kinkora to assist in the construction of a new science building.  It houses both the Biology and the Physics Departments.

In 2004, a Greenhouse was added that is being used for research on wild roses.

The Duffy Science Centre underwent a major renewal in 2005 to better serve the requirements of the Faculty of Science.  The work consisted of revising the building’s layout and a full upgrade of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems. A new larger elevator was also  installed.

This revitalized facility provides students with first-class learning facilities and enables faculty in the Biology and Physics departments to carry out their research programs in modern, thematically designed laboratories.