55 Laurier Avenue East

Desmarais Hall

Building Information

The Desmarais Building, a new flagship building for Canada’s university, is named after renowned Canadian and international businessman and alumnus of the University of Ottawa, Paul G. Desmarais.

The impressive 12-storey, 23,000 m2 building is designed by the award-winning architectural firm Moriyama and Associates of Toronto, and serve as the home of the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management and Faculty of Social Sciences. The building is located on a parcel of land bounded by Laurier Avenue East, Nicholas Street, and Waller Street.

Building code

DMS


Scent free zone

Help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance-free. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrance. Use unscented personal care products.

Floor plans

Please select one of the floor options below to find information about barrier-free paths, entrances, elevators and more.

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