Macdonald-Harrington Building, Academic building at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
The Macdonald-Harrington Building is an academic structure at McGill University with symmetrical facades made from Montreal limestone, decorated with detailed stonework and lion sculptures flanking the entrance columns. The seven-story facility houses workshops, laser cutting rooms, photography studios, lecture halls, and media centers for educational programs.
The structure was built between 1896 and 1897, funded by Sir William Macdonald and designed by architect Sir Andrew Taylor to serve as a chemistry laboratory. A major renovation in 1987 converted the spaces into facilities for the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning.
The 1987 renovation transformed the structure from chemistry laboratories to new spaces for the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning.
The building is primarily accessible to students and faculty members actively involved in the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning. Visitors should check ahead, as access to certain workshops and studios may be restricted to registered users.
The building features Renaissance stained glass panels originally from a historic house, now integrated into the reception area glass walls during the renovation. These decorative panels from different periods add a historic character to the modern spaces.
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