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Wilfrid Laurier University - Lazaridis Hall
Lazaridis Hall Opens at Wilfrid Laurier University

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Lazaridis Hall officially opened on Wednesday, May 24th in Waterloo, Ontario.

A key piece of the WLU Campus Master Plan, the official opening ceremony of this striking building included numerous speakers and community leaders, including the new building’s namesake, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Lazaridis.A key piece of the WLU Campus Master Plan, the official opening ceremony of this striking building included numerous speakers and community leaders, including the new building’s namesake, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Lazaridis.

“This spectacular building and facility is so important,” said Lazaridis at the event. “Its impressive scale, state-of-the-art classrooms, high-tech facilities and well-thought-out functionality shows our enormous commitment to [the students'] education and their careers.”

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Wilfrid Laurier University - Lazaridis Hall
Wilfrid Laurier University - Lazaridis Hall

Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architecture, this four-storey building includes student space, computer labs, administrative areas, lecture halls, and even a broadcast facility. The project also includes a sweeping, two-level, 1,000-seat aud

Targeting LEED Gold, Lazaridis Hall stands as a testament to the University’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. “It’s an important symbol that shows how serious we are about recruiting and training them here,” said Lazaridis. “It helps us compete on a global scale.

Smith + Andersen is proud to have provided mechanical, electrical, communications, and lighting expertise for this project.