Located on the East Bank of the Otonabee River, the Chemical Sciences Building has facilities and equipment for traditional studies in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry and biochemistry. This building also houses special equipment essential for modern experimental and theoretical chemistry, including a variety of spectrophotometers, ion trap mass spectrometers, matrix isolation apparatus, and gas and high performance liquid chromatography equipment. The building’s grass roof is great for insulation and is used in scientific research.
The Chemical Sciences Building has a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture, one of the country’s highest awards for outstanding architectural design. The innovative building design complements Trent’s beautiful natural setting and the legacy of Ron Thom. The building is a promenade, both architectural and natural, that brings one into repeated contact with the Otonabee River, the central focus of Ron Thom's Trent University campus. The promenade weaves between these two levels, presenting views of Trent's unique river landscape to students as they move through the campus and the building. In addition to the Chemical Science Building’s aesthetic strengths, many environmental considerations were also incorporated into the design.
Street Address: 2099 East Bank Drive