Computing Design Research and Learning Center (CDRLC)

Computing Design Research and Learning Center (CDRLC)

Exciting progress continues in the development and construction 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 have been contracted for the build-out. The State of Illinois' Capital Development Board is leading 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. A groundbreaking was held July 15, 2021. Substantial Completion is scheduled in Spring 2025 with occupancy for the Fall Semester 2025. 

See the live webcam and 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

Scheduled Completion: Spring 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