Gates Computer Science Building, Stanford

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General information
TypeAcademic
LocationStanford University, Stanford, California
Completed1996
OwnerStanford University
Design and construction
Architect(s)Boora Architects



The Gates Computer Science Building is an academic building located on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California. It houses the Computer Science Department and is named after Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, who donated a significant amount of funding for its construction. The building was completed in 1996 and has since been a central hub for computer science research and education at Stanford.

History[edit | edit source]

The Gates Computer Science Building was designed by Boora Architects and completed in 1996. The building was funded in part by a donation from Bill Gates, which was one of the largest private donations to a university at the time. The building is part of the Science and Engineering Quad at Stanford University.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The building features a modern design with state-of-the-art facilities to support research and education in computer science. It includes numerous classrooms, lecture halls, research labs, and faculty offices. The design emphasizes open spaces and collaborative areas to foster interaction among students and faculty.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Gates Computer Science Building is equipped with advanced computing facilities, including high-performance computing clusters, specialized research labs, and multimedia classrooms. It also houses the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) and the Stanford Computer Graphics Laboratory.

Notable Research[edit | edit source]

The building has been the site of numerous groundbreaking research projects in computer science, including advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction. Many influential computer scientists and researchers have worked in the Gates Building, contributing to its reputation as a leading center for computer science research.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD