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The library is the largest building on the University campus, designed in [[Neo-Gothic]] style by architecture firm [[Bruce Kuwabara|Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB)]]. It won the 1997 [[Governor General's Award]] for Architecture. |
The library is the largest building on the University campus, designed in [[Neo-Gothic]] style by architecture firm [[Bruce Kuwabara|Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB)]]. It won the 1997 [[Governor General's Award]] for Architecture. |
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Stauffer Library is the most popular place at Queen's University for students to study. Its popularity has given it the nickname "Club Stauff" amongst Queen's students. As well, a Facebook page dedicated to ongoings at the library called "Dear Stauffer Friends" quickly attracted thousands of student followers. |
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Revision as of 23:55, 11 February 2011
The Joseph S. Stauffer Library is the main social science and humanities library of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Construction was completed in 1994 at a cost of C$42 million, funded partially by the Ontario government and the Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation.
The library is the largest building on the University campus, designed in Neo-Gothic style by architecture firm Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB). It won the 1997 Governor General's Award for Architecture.
Stauffer Library is the most popular place at Queen's University for students to study. Its popularity has given it the nickname "Club Stauff" amongst Queen's students. As well, a Facebook page dedicated to ongoings at the library called "Dear Stauffer Friends" quickly attracted thousands of student followers.
References
- Jenner, Paulette. Queen's University, History: Campus & People, Joseph S. Stauffer Library, 2002: http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/History/bldgs/stauff.html