Gates-Dell Complex

Gates Dell Complex
An image of the GDC building
Front of the GDC seen from Speedway
Map
Interactive map of the Gates Dell Complex area
Alternative namesGDC
General information
Architectural styleSpanish Mediterranean[2]
Location2317 Speedway, Austin, Texas, United States
Coordinates30°17′11″N 97°44′12″W / 30.28639°N 97.73667°W / 30.28639; -97.73667
GroundbreakingOctober 29, 2010[1]
CompletedDecember 2012
Inaugurated2013
CostUS$120,000,000
OwnerUniversity of Texas at Austin
Technical details
Floor count7
Floor area239,778 sq ft (22,276.1 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectRustam Mehta
Architecture firmPelli Clarke & Partners
Structural engineerDatum Engineering
Civil engineerGuerra Engineering
Other designersColeman & Associates (landscape)
Website
Official website

The Gates-Dell Complex (Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Hall, abbreviated to GDC) is a building that houses the Computer Science department at the University of Texas at Austin.[3][4] It was designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli,[5] and completed in 2013 at a cost of $120 million.[6] The building is named after Bill and Melinda Gates, and Susan and Michael Dell, who donated $30 million and $10 million, respectively, to the construction of the building.

The complex is organized into a north building and a south building, connected by a large glass atrium and a series of bridges.[5] It is located at 2317 Speedway, Austin, TX - 78712.

History

In 2013, the complex was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by notable figures including Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, and representatives of the Dell family. Gates praised UT for its exceptional computer science program and its efforts to diversify the field by reaching out to Hispanic students and women. During his visit, Gates addressed UT computer science students, expressing his admiration for their opportunities in the rapidly evolving field and encouraging them to pursue ambitious goals.[7]

References

  1. ^ Lee, Adrienne (October 29, 2010). "University of Texas at Austin Breaks Ground on New Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Hall". UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  2. ^ Admin, Cms (March 19, 2013). "University of Texas at Austin opens new computing centre". FX Design. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  3. ^ Tribune, Bobby Blanchard, Texas. "Bill Gates Helps Open UT's New Computer Science Building". kut.org. Retrieved May 13, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Singer, Natasha (January 24, 2019). "The Hard Part of Computer Science? Getting Into Class". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall". architectmagazine.com. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  6. ^ "Why we're excited about the new UT computer science complex". Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. March 6, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  7. ^ "Bill Gates Helps Open UT's New Computer Science Building". KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station. March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2024.

30°17′11″N 97°44′12″W / 30.28639°N 97.73667°W / 30.28639; -97.73667


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