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Whether you need quiet space to study or a well-equipped breakout room to connect your devices and collaborate on group projects, the library is an important hub on campus. Our redesigned space includes more efficient energy use, more seating, more space for workshops and cultural collections, and more access to all floors and mezzanines.

Budget: $65 million

Architect: Ryan Gorrie, Brook McIlroy Inc.

Total Size:  8,515 square meters (91,661 sq. ft)

More space: 1,236 sq. m (13,300 sq. ft.)

Seating Capacity: 1400 students (+800 seats, +133%); 400 group study, 1000 individual study

Book Capacity: 250,000 volumes; quick retrieval storage and offsite solutions

Washrooms: 16 universal and gender-neutral

Art & Archives Storage: 495 sq. m (5334 sq.ft)

Sustainability investment: $16 million; LEED Gold or equivalent rating

Efficiency upgrades: 31% better than Manitoba Building Code