About Our Space

Regent College is grateful to operate out of a beautiful green-roofed building near the eastern edge of the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. Opened in 1988, our facility has three levels housing well-equipped classrooms, office space for staff and faculty, and the dedicated spaces described below.

In 2024 and 2025 Regent’s campus underwent a major refresh. In addition to new Chapel, Atrium, and classroom furniture, upgrades included renovation of the main-floor washrooms, new carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint throughout the school. This work coincided with another major initiative to catalogue Regent’s diverse and extensive art collection and redeploy selected pieces throughout the building. On every floor of the College, visitors are greeted by beautiful and thought-provoking artworks that reflect and enhance the Regent community’s long-standing emphasis on the value of the arts in the academy, church, and marketplace.

Atrium

At the centre of our building is the Armerding-Gasque Atrium. In many ways, our Atrium embodies the Regent community. It is an open space where students, faculty, staff, and visitors—including students from UBC and other locals—can congregate, get to know one another on a casual basis, and share conversation over a meal, a coffee break, or even a few class assignments. Glass walls on two sides of this space make for a light-filled seating area that expresses and facilitates the warm hospitality Regent aims to extend to all who enter.

Bookstore and Coffee Shop

Adjoining the Atrium is the Regent Bookstore. Offering course textbooks, an outstanding collection of theological resources, and a variety of general interest books (including fiction and poetry), the Bookstore has something for readers of all kinds. A selection of gift items and an eclectic and ever-changing assortment of used books round out their offerings.

The Bookstore also provides space for a coffee shop, The Mighty Oak at The Well. Offering gourmet coffee and tea selections and fresh baked goods, it’s a popular morning stopover for Regent and UBC students alike.

Chapel

Another large space on Regent’s main floor is the Lam Chi Fung Chapel. In addition to hosting weekly Chapel worship, this space functions as Regent’s largest classroom and a venue for many public lectures and other programming offered throughout the year. Recent electronic and acoustical upgrades make this an excellent space to record and livestream events for a global audience.

Prayer Chapel

Located in a nook just off Regent’s Atrium, the James M. Houston Prayer Chapel is an intimate space for personal and small group prayer. Quiet and tranquil, the space is lit in part by a stained glass window on one wall. In addition to being used by both formal and informal student groups, the Prayer Chapel houses weekly Anglican worship services among other scheduled gatherings.

Kitchen

Located on our main floor next to the Reception desk, the Rita Houston Kitchen plays an important role in the life of the Regent community, making possible our long-standing tradition of offering a soup lunch to the community after Chapel each week. This fully-equipped and certified catering kitchen also provides refreshments for events such as exhibition openings in the Dal Schindell Gallery, our annual Graduation Tea, and other occasions. 

Dal Schindell Gallery

Floating above the north Atrium is the airy mezzanine space housing the Dal Schindell Gallery. Celebrating Regent’s commitment to making meaningful connections between art, theology, and the human condition, the Dal Schindell Gallery hosts exhibitions that stimulate thought and reflection on the beauty and complexity of the world and on fundamental questions of meaning and identity. Visit the Gallery’s website to learn more about past, present, and future exhibitions!

Library

Regent’s lower level is home to the John Richard Allison Library, one of just a handful of major theological libraries in Canada. Featuring large windows and strategically placed skylights, the library is full of light despite its basement location. The space accommodates a variety of study and research habits, offering shared desk space and comfortable arm chairs in addition to traditional study carrels. A seminar room, a small classroom, and three group study rooms are available for teaching, tutorials, and collaborative work. 

In addition to its circulating material and extensive reference work collection, the library houses significant collections of rare books, with a particular focus on Puritan literature. The library is also home to several significant art installations, as well as special exhibitions throughout the year. There’s much more to discover in the Allison Library, so visit the Library website or stop by in person to keep exploring.

Park and Wind Tower

Above Regent’s library and to the north of the main building is a pleasant park space with wide lawns and abundant bench seating, making it a popular spot to study, chat, or enjoy a low-key picnic on sunny days. The central feature of this space is the True North Tower, a collaboration between architect Clive Grout, Walter Francl Architects, and glass artist Sarah Hall. In addition to functioning as a wind tower to provide natural ventilation to Regent’s library, the outside of the tower features North America’s first installation of photovoltaic art glass. The glass absorbs solar energy, which is used to power an LED lighting system in the centre of the tower at night. The design itself features the Lord’s prayer written in Aramaic.