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High-Profile Focus: Schools and Institutions
March 2026
Cornell Celebrates Dedication of new Computing and Information Science Building
Ithaca, NY – On Oct. 24, 2025, Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff and Provost Kavita Bala dedicated the Computing and Information Science Building – the newest addition to the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science( Cornell Bowers).
Located at the southern gateway to the Ithaca, N. Y. campus, the new 135,000sf Computing and Information Science Building shapes a precinct of continuous building and open space. The angled“ L” configuration of the new building connects to the Bill and Melinda Gates Hall, forming an outdoor room for daily use and including several entries and greenspace opening toward the adjacent Cornell Engineering quad. A ribbon of faceted sculptural metal fins wrapping the upper research floors was designed
Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science Photos by Albert Vecerka / Esto
with advanced digital modeling tools. Four configurations of folded metal panels are combined to create a wave-like pattern with changing shadows as the sun moves around the building. At the main entry end, a dramatic cantilever shields an overlook terrace adjacent to the indoor cafe.
On the ground floor, a student“ ramble” along the greenspace edge provides places for individual and small group study, while the cafe, commons, large classrooms, and large builder labs are designed to encourage collaboration.
The upper floors are dedicated to quiet research with offices and small computational labs. The labs and offices feature Cross Laminated Timber ceilings, to bring warmth and floor identity to the spaces. The two research wings of the building are joined by a suite of collaborative spaces on each floor.
The integrated sustainability systems are designed to convey Cornell’ s commitment to environmental stewardship, energy conservation, and healthy environments. Multiple strategies include framing upper floors in steel with Cross Laminated Timber floor and roof slabs for carbon reduction( the first CLT use at Cornell), narrow building configuration for maximum daylight to all occupied spaces, high performance building envelope, chilled beams and radiant panels for energy conservation, and bioswales for stormwater management.
“ The vision of bringing together the computing, data science and information science disciplines in one complex seemed distant five years ago,” said Kavita Bala, Provost Cornell University and former Dean of Cornell Bowers.“ This building makes it a reality and we are already seeing rich new intellectual collaborations developing … our faculty, students and staff love being in this space.”
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