GoKawiilUC Berkeley opens new building for College of Computing, Data Science, and Society
UC Berkeley has unveiled a new facility housing its College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, featuring curved glass and interlocking architectural elements. The design reportedly aims to encourage encounters between researchers across disciplines rather than isolating them in separate departments.
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The building's design choice suggests universities see physical space as a tool for fostering interdisciplinary AI and data science research, not just funding or curriculum changes. This could signal a broader trend among research institutions investing in architecture meant to break down silos between computing and other fields of study.
- UC Berkeley has built a new home for its College of Computing, Data Science, and Society
- The structure uses curved glass and interlocking design elements
- The architecture is intended to promote cross-disciplinary interaction among researchers
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-26
Published there as: “UC Berkeley’s new AI-research building is designed for human interaction”
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