Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building

Located on Commonwealth Avenue, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences rises dramatically above the central campus of Boston University. Consisting of a 19-story, 305-foot-tall tower, and 5-story podium, the building is a hub for the campus and a showcase for the departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, the interdisciplinary faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, and the Rafik B Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering. Designed by internationally renowned design firm KPMB Architects of Toronto, Canada, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences capitalizes on its location in the heart of campus to create an inviting meeting place. The design of the building encourages collaboration and innovation between disciplines by creating vertically stacked research “neighborhoods” with staggered green-roofed terraces, interconnecting feature stairs, and generous public spaces.