Andrews Building
| John Andrews Building | |
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The exterior of the building in 2011 | |
Interactive map of the John Andrews Building area | |
| Alternative names | Science Wing and Humanities Wing |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Brutalist |
| Location | 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°47′01″N 79°11′16″W / 43.78361°N 79.18778°W |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Owner | University of Toronto |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Andrews |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access |
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The Science Wing and Humanities Wing, known together as the John Andrews Building (commonly the Andrews Building), is the oldest academic building at the University of Toronto Scarborough in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The megalithic brutalist structure was the first building to be constructed on the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus in 1964, near Highland Creek in the Toronto district of Scarborough. The Andrews Building is noted for its unique architecture, described as futuristic and forward-thinking for its time. It was one of the first major commissions of architect John Andrews at the age of 29, who later went on to help design the CN Tower. Its expansive exposed concrete structure, stepped design and prominent chimneys have made it the subject of international attention and acclaim since its opening.
The building was featured on the cover of Time in 1967 and has appeared in several films and television series, including The Shape of Water (2017), and the music video for "Secrets" by The Weeknd.