Computing Design Research and Learning Center (CDRLC)

Computing Design Research and Learning Center (CDRLC)

Construction has been completed of a new $129M+ home for the College of Engineering's Computer Science Department! COE engaged the outstanding design team of LMN Architects of Seattle, partnered with Chicago firm Booth Hansen for complete Architectural/Engineering services throughout the project. Construction Management firm Mortenson along with General Contractor W.E. O'Neil were contracted for the build-out. The State of Illinois' Capital Development Board led the project and provided $108M in funding towards the total project cost.

CDRLC was originally conceived and programmed with a Feasibility Study conducted in 2015 by LVD Architecture. The Groundbreaking was held July 2021 with the Ribbon Cutting on July 16, 2025, in time for the Fall 2025 Semester. 

Review some project details below!

Project at a Glance:

Project Site: 850 West Taylor Street, on UIC's East Campus  

Budget: $129.8 Million

Gross Building SF: 127,000 Square Feet 

Net Total Program Area: 70,750 Square Feet

Groundbreak: July 2021

Completion: July 2025

Campus Project Manager: Eric Luchetta-Stendel

Design/Build: Illinois Capital Development Board

Architecture: LMN - Seattle / Booth Hansen - Chicago

Construction Management: Mortenson

General Contractor: W.E. O'Neil

Building Program:

• Teaching Space: 15,750 SF

• Social and Collaboration Space: 11,500 SF

• Research Labs: 15,000 SF

• Faculty, Student and Administrative Offices: 16,500 SF

• Undergraduate and Social Spaces: 10,800 SF

• Support and Common Areas: 1,200 SF