In this episode of Design Vault, Doug speaks with Simon Trumble, design principal at HDR Architecture in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering in College Park, Maryland is designed for work in virtual and augmented reality computer vision, robotics and computing platforms.

The university describes the new building as a reimagined kinetic hub for the campus. The building is both inwardly and outwardly focused, connecting the university with a new innovation district and is easily visible from its prominent location. The dynamic building plan is comprised of two main components: a six story instructional and research space, and a 300 person auditorium joined by a connector.

The main feature of this building is a large glass facade characterized by an inventive curtain wall system that controls solar gain while creating the optical illusion of movement. Interestingly, the campus architecture happens to be deeply rooted in a classical neo Georgian architectural tradition. For this reason, Brick was used in a number of ways as common wall sections and knee walls, parametrically modeled wall patterns and as the main exterior feature of the Antonoff Auditorium.