This renovation relocates computer server functions to the basement and repositions the east wing of the first floor to improve functionality for the Computer Science & Engineering building. The new design will improve the student experience by making the lobby space on the first floor more welcoming, and by creating a new student collaboration space. The renovation will also relocate staff from throughout the building into new office space on the first floor, which will free space on upper floors to accommodate department plans for growth of faculty and students.
The new server room in the basement will be a 2,900 SF state-of-the art facility that can host high-end servers, including direct-to-chip liquid-cooled solution. The room will accommodate 1.2MW of power and cooling, and will be designed for future expansion. The scope addresses ADA improvements, meets the UCOP Sustainable Practices Policies and is targeting LEED certification.