Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Building Renewal

Project Snapshot

Project Size: 6,681 square metres | 71,913 square feet
Budget: $67 million
Status: In design
Construction anticipated start: January 2026
Occupancy: 2028
Project Manager: UBC Project Services

Project Summary

The Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Building Renewal project will upgrade the buildings and reconfigure spaces to support modern research and teaching pedagogy. Renewal of the ANSO complex is critical to providing a healthy, safe and modern learning and working environment for the occupants.

The Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Building is a complex consisting of three simple, three-storey buildings that were constructed in 1950s as women’s residences. Adjoined by the central Erickson wing in the 1970’s, the complex was transferred to the Anthropology department, which later became the Anthropology and Sociology departments. The whole complex is now collectively known as the Anthropology and Sociology Building.

Currently, the envelope and infrastructure of the buildings are at the end of life, and system reliability and occupant comfort require upgrades. The complex will be fully renovated, with a comprehensive envelope replacement, upgrades of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, seismic upgrades, code compliance, interior and exterior finishes, as well as layout reconfiguration to support modern research and teaching pedagogy for the respective departments.

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UBC Campus & Community Planning: Development permit