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Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon, Research building at Cité-Universitaire, Canada.

The Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon contains departments for biochemistry, microbiology, mathematics, statistics, physics, physical engineering, and optics at Université Laval.

The building, designed by architect Lucien Mainguy, opened its doors in 1962 as part of the expansion of Université Laval's academic facilities.

Multiple departments within the building conduct research in fields ranging from particle physics to bioinformatics, forming a center of scientific advancement.

The pavilion features student lockers, a cafeteria named ADVE, and operates its reception desk from 7:45 AM to 4 PM with a lunch break.

The building houses an advanced particle accelerator tower, which became the location of the Colosse supercomputer facility.

Location: Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge

Inception: 1962

Address: 1045 avenue de la Médecine Université Laval Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6

GPS coordinates: 46.78010,-71.27638

Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:56

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