# Iribe Center > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iribe_Center > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iribe_Center.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iribe_Center > Source revision: 1333653185 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Academic building in Maryland, United States Iribe Center Interactive map of the Iribe Center area General information Location University of Maryland, 8125 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, Maryland, United States Coordinates 38°59′21″N 76°56′11″W / 38.989219°N 76.936458°W / 38.989219; -76.936458 Completed 2019 Design and construction Architect HDR Website iribe.umd.edu The **Iribe Center** ([/ˈiːriːb/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English); officially known as the **Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation**) is a building at the [University of Maryland, College Park](/source/University_of_Maryland%2C_College_Park) that is used primarily for computer science education and research. It replaced the university's previous computer science buildings, the Computer Science Instruction Building and the A. V. Williams Building.[1] ## Construction The opening ceremony at the Iribe Center with [Brendan Iribe](/source/Brendan_Iribe), Michael Antonov, and [Larry Hogan](/source/Larry_Hogan) The construction of the center was completed in 2019 after several years of construction and at a reported cost of $152 million. It was named after [Brendan Iribe](/source/Brendan_Iribe), who donated money to pay for part of the construction cost. He is an entrepreneur and former student at the university who had previously dropped out.[2] Part of the center's funding also came from the state government.[1] The opening ceremony was held on April 26, 2019, a date chosen to coincide with the university's [public outreach day](/source/Maryland_Day_(University_of_Maryland)), although parts of the facility were accessible to students before that time. Those in attendance to the opening ceremony included the [state governor](/source/Governor_of_Maryland), [Larry Hogan](/source/Larry_Hogan), and the [president of the university](/source/List_of_presidents_of_the_University_of_Maryland%2C_College_Park), [Wallace Loh](/source/Wallace_Loh). Loh stated that the building represents the fusion of the "traditional academy and the technological future and economic development of the state of Maryland".[1] ## Design and usage Designed by a team at the [Omaha](/source/Omaha%2C_Nebraska)-based architecture firm [HDR](/source/HDR%2C_Inc) led by Brian Kowalchuk,[3] the center consists of two general-purpose floors and several floors dedicated to computer science research, in addition to an [auditorium](/source/Auditorium) with approximately 300 seats.[4] The research area includes devices such as [3D printers](/source/3D_printer), [laser cutters](/source/Laser_cutter), [vinyl cutters](/source/Vinyl_cutter), and metal milling machines, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on the university's campus.[4] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sentinel_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sentinel_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-sentinel_1-2) José Umaña (May 2, 2019). ["New Computer Science building unveiled on Maryland Day"](https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/prince_george/news/local/new-computer-science-building-unveiled-on-maryland-day/article_04f81e75-10bd-59b2-974a-64780d47a409.html). *[The Sentinel](/source/Montgomery_County_Sentinel)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230728043730/https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/prince_george/news/local/new-computer-science-building-unveiled-on-maryland-day/article_04f81e75-10bd-59b2-974a-64780d47a409.html) from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-fastcompany_2-0)** Kessler, Sarah (September 22, 2014). ["Why Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe Just Gave $31 Million To A New Computer Science Center"](https://www.fastcompany.com/3035977/why-oculus-ceo-brendan-iribe-just-gave-31-million-to-a-new-computer-science-cen). *Fast Company*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230731193449/https://www.fastcompany.com/3035977/why-oculus-ceo-brendan-iribe-just-gave-31-million-to-a-new-computer-science-cen) from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-architectmagazine_3-0)** Edward Keegan. ["Inside the University of Maryland's Innovative New Hub for Computer Science"](https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/inside-the-university-of-marylands-innovative-new-hub-for-computer-science_o). *[Architect Magazine](/source/Architect_Magazine)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230729215557/https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/inside-the-university-of-marylands-innovative-new-hub-for-computer-science_o) from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-umdinnovation_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-umdinnovation_4-1) ["Innovation: The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering"](https://iribe.umd.edu/innovation). *Iribe Center, University of Maryland*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230930021159/https://iribe.umd.edu/innovation) from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023. ## External links - [Official website](https://iribe.umd.edu/) v t e University of Maryland, College Park Located in: College Park, Maryland Founded: 1856 Colleges Agriculture Architecture Arts Music Business Engineering Information Journalism Natural Sciences Public Health Public Policy Social Sciences Athletics Teams Baseball Basketball (m) Basketball (w) Field hockey Football Lacrosse (m) Lacrosse (w) Soccer (m) Soccer (w) Softball Track and field Volleyball (w) Venues Bob Smith Stadium Golf Course Jones-Hill House Ludwig Field Old Byrd Stadium Ritchie Coliseum SECU Stadium Taylor Stadium Xfinity Center Rivalries Duke (basketball) Johns Hopkins (lacrosse) Navy (football) Navy (lacrosse) Penn State (football) Virginia (football) Virginia (lacrosse) West Virginia (football) Culture Athletic Hall of Fame Midnight Madness Campus Landmarks Adele H. Stamp Student Union "M" Circle McKeldin Mall Memorial Chapel Morrill Hall Statue of Frederick Douglass The Rossborough Inn Arts and recreation Arboretum & Botanical Garden The Art Gallery Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center David C. Driskell Center Observatory Tawes Theatre Facilities Libraries Iribe Center Space Systems Laboratory Transport Shuttle-UM College Park–University of Maryland Station Events Maryland Day People Alumni Faculty Benefactors Presidents Student life Groups Greek life Mighty Sound of Maryland Monarchy Party Media Capital News Service The Diamondback WMUC-FM Related Sadat Lectures Category [38°59′21″N 76°56′11″W / 38.9892°N 76.9364°W / 38.9892; -76.9364](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Iribe_Center¶ms=38.9892_N_76.9364_W_region:US-MD_type:landmark) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Iribe Center](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iribe_Center) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iribe_Center?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.