| Dunton Tower | |
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 Interactive map of the Dunton Tower area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Ottawa,Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°22′58″N75°41′58″W / 45.38267°N 75.69933°W /45.38267; -75.69933 |
| Completed | early 1970s[a] |
| Height | 77m |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 22 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Murray and Murray |
Dunton Tower is the tallest building on theCarleton University campus and one of the tallest in Ottawa. The tower is currently used as an education facility with classrooms and study areas.[1] The buildings surrounding the tower are MacOdrum Library, Paterson Hall, Tory Building, and the Azrieli Pavilion.
Dunton Tower was completed in the early 1970s, and named after former president of Carleton University,A. Davidson Dunton.[1][2] The tower was formerly known as the Arts Tower. In 2017, the tower was recommended to be placed on Ottawa's heritage registry.[3]
Dunton Tower houses many of Carleton University's institutions:[4]
The tower is currently the 58th tallest educational building in the world. It has served as a dominating landmark in Ottawa and serves as one of the main landmarks of Carleton University due to its distinctive appearance.[5]
At the time of construction and completion the tower was controversial, with some critics arguing it was inappropriate for a university campus and would negatively impact views of theRideau Canal.[6][5]
The tower is often criticised by students; some complain about elevators not working, others complain about the design, and other criticisms of the building.[7][8]