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GALLERY: First look at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences

By Clare Ong • December 11, 2022

The Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences had its dedication ceremony Dec. 8. The building’s grand opening is scheduled for Jan. 15.

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 8. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaking at the ceremony. Wu spoke about the environmental impact of the building and the positive road it paves. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — The second floor of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — Dennis Carlberg, the associate vice president for BU sustainability, showing guests features of the building using an interactive screen on the first floor. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — BU President Robert Brown speaking to guests during the event. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — A staircase with integrated benches from the first to second floor. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — Wu posing for a picture after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — The outside of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — Brown making a speech at the ceremony. Brown spoke about the importance of computing and data science and the various features of the carbon-neutral building. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — (Center) Luigi LaRocca, the founding principal and project manager of the building from KPMB Architects, a Canadian architecture firm. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — Paulo Rocha, the building’s design lead from KPMB Architects. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences — The Center for Computing and Data Sciences has a unique exterior with a mirroring effect. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

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GALLERY: First look at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences