Mackenzie Chown Complex
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To address the immediate need for more space at Brock University in 1970, a new 200,000 square foot complex was proposed. The Academic Staging Building, designed by architect Raymond Moriyama, would be the largest academic structure on campus and would initially accommodate the social science, geology and geography departments. The unique design featured a set of diamond shaped modules connected together with enclosed bridges, and a number of courtyards, one of which included a pond. Sod turning took place in June of 1971 and construction commenced shortly thereafter. The building was completed by 1973. Since then a number of additions including a science wing, J Block, and more recently an expansion for additional office space have been added. In 1983 the building was renamed the Mackenzie Chown Complex after former mayor and ardent supporter of Brock University, Mackenzie Chown.
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Pond Inlet Refectoryn.d.Pond Inlet Refectory with stamp that reads: "Academic Staging Building, Architect: Raymond Moriyama, Contractor: Eastern Construction, Date of Exposure: [illegible]"
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Mackenzie Chown Computer Labn.d.Mackenzie Chown computer lab with several individuals seated at the terminals.
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Mackenzie Chown J Blockn.d.Exterior photograph of J Block in Mackenzie Chown.
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Mackenzie Chown Complex Signn.d.The Mackenzie Chown Complex in the background and its sign in the foreground.
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Mackenzie Chown Paintingn.d.Painting in Mackenzie Chown. There is a tree beside the painting and two individuals sitting beneath.
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Senate Chambern.d.Senate Chambers in A Block of the MacKenzie Chown Complex.
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Pond Inlet Lounge Arean.d.View from inside the lounge area in D Block of Mackenzie Chown.
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Pond Inlet Dining Lounge1974View of the Pond Inlet dining lounge in 1974.
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Pond Inlet Mezzaninen.d.Looking east in the Pont Inlet Mezzanine.
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Lounge Tablesn.d.Part of the Pond Inlet lounge area.
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Pond Inlet Loungen.d.Looking southwest in the Pond Inlet Lounge.
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Pond Inlet Loungen.d.Section of the Pond Inlet lounge area.
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Pond Inlet Courtyardn.d.View of the courtyard from inside Pond Inlet.
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Pond Inlet Mirrorsn.d.Interesting view of the Pond Inlet Mezzanine.
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Pond Inlet Courtyardn.d.View of the pond.
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Pond Inlet Courtyardn.d.Higher angle view of the pond and surrounding environment.
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Pond Inlet Courtyardn.d.View of the pond and surrounding environment.
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Photo Essayn.d.Michael Snow's 'Photo Essay' that adorns a wall in A Block.