The second phase of the Arts and Social Sciences Complex (ASSC) at Simon Fraser University acts as a natural extension to ASSC 1. A C-shaped building bookending ASSC 1, Blusson Hall forms a large, landscaped courtyard in the centre of the complex to foster interaction. The building incorporates a new entry to the campus from the adjacent bus loop, and together, the developments will form a strong public identity for the University and a natural gateway to the campus.

The 3-storey Blusson Hall houses the Faculty of Health Sciences, integrating biological and social sciences for the study of population and public health. The building fosters connectivity between wet and dry science, faculty students, and research and teaching. As well as classrooms, a 150 seat lecture hall, dry labs, offices, and social space, the building houses nearly 21,000 sf of wet lab, research and teaching space.

Sustainability is one of the project's primary focuses. Blusson Hall is naturally ventilated and sun-shaded, reducing energy consumption to more than 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-1999. Green roofing, rainwater collection, heat recovery from offices, labs and equipment, displacement ventilation in lecture theatres, low-emissions materials, and water- and energy-efficient fixtures were used. All concrete used on the project is 50% flyash.

Like ASSC 1, the project's materials and architectural expression build on Arthur Erickson's original scheme, resulting in a unifying and contextually appropriate addition to the SFU campus.