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The Commons serves as a notable addition to UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, providing enhanced facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Originally conceived as an extension to the existing Library building, the Commons was designed to offer a versatile multipurpose space. Its features include a 400-seat classroom, a visualization and emerging media studio, a graduate commons, and over 350 additional study and collaborative spaces.

Characterized by a futuristic and state-of-the-art design, the Commons is structured to foster collaboration, scholarly engagement, and innovation. Its distinct architecture aims to create an environment that encourages various academic activities.

The Commons (COM) 201
The Commons (COM) 201 is a tiered classroom capable of seating 400. It features descending rows of fixed tables facing two large projector screens. This room is often used for large class sections that required a lot of seating.

Lois and Cliff Serwa Reading Room
The Lois and Cliff Serwa Reading Room is a quiet study space on the ground floor next to the Library building featuring natural light and a variety of seating options.

North Reading Room
The North Reading Room is located on the third floor, is a quiet environment, and features high and low seating options.

D. Ross Fitzpatrick Great Hall
The D. Ross Fitzpatrick Great Hall (named after Canadian Senator David Ross Fitzpatrick) spans the lower and ground floor of the building. It has a fifty-foot ceiling and a variety of flexible seating. The floor to ceiling windows provide ample natural light throughout the year.