University of Maryland, Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation, College Park, MD

“SIZE
215,600 SF

SERVICES
MEP/FP Engineering Design”

The Brendan Iribe Center, located on the University of Maryland campus, serves as a focal point for technology in an emerging innovation district, facilitating connections between high-tech firms, government organizations, and academic partners.

The Brendan Iribe Center seamlessly combines the University of Maryland's prestigious Department of Computer Science and its renowned Institute for Advanced Computer Studies. Within its six floors, this facility hosts specialized laboratories dedicated to pioneering research in virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, algorithms, and programming languages and systems.

With the generous funding and guidance provided by Brendan Iribe, Co-founder and CEO of Oculus VR, this initiative fosters the expansion of the University's computer science education and research endeavors. It aims to seamlessly integrate modern teaching and research practices into these programs, enhance collaboration opportunities for both students and faculty, and foster partnerships with industrial and community stakeholders. Additionally, this project aligns with Maryland's and USM's STEM initiatives, positioning them as leaders in emerging tech domains such as Cybersecurity, Computational Biology, Quantum Computing, and other rapidly evolving fields.

Our range of services encompass Mechanical and Electrical Support, Plumbing, and Fire Protection design for the University of Maryland's new Computer Science Building, spanning a total of 215,000 GSF.

The building consists of two primary elements: a six-story instructional and research facility and a 300-person auditorium. These are interconnected by transitional spaces that seamlessly blend the boundaries between the interior and exterior, resulting in an intentional academic and research hub that connects with the student experience.

This building is designed to accommodate various functions, including office space, instructional areas, research facilities, a 5,300 SF makerspace, 785 instructional seats, 13 computer labs, 8 classrooms, 5 seminar rooms, and a substantial 20,000 SF of community space. This innovative structure elevates one of the country's leading computer and data science programs to new heights.