Jock-Turcot University Centre is the student hub for the University of Ottawa.

Unlike Carleton’s University Centre, the Jock-Turcot has been unchanged since its construction in the early 70s. The only alterations over the 50+ year life of the building have been accessibility upgrades and renovations to the entrances of the building, as well as a redevelopment of the outdoor area on top of the building. The outdoor space on the roof of the building was redone in 2017, the result of which saw the removal of 4 sculptural concrete canopies, which reflected the materiality and construction of the original building.

The building is one of several modernist additions to the UOttawa campus in the 60s and 70s, and acts as a central connecting point for the campus. The building is connected to several buildings on campus via overhead walkways, such as the Thompson Residence, the Morisset Library, and Montpetit Hall. The building makes use of level changes to bring students into and through the building, often using a descent to mark the entrances.

Concrete and tinted glass clad the building, emerging as overhead volumes at various moments throughout the building’s expansive footprint.

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