Interior construction is currently underway on the building's south wing, including labs, classrooms, offices and a 4,200-square-foot maker/tinker space slated for completion in late 2023. This phase also includes a new entry plaza on the east side that will better integrate the building with the rest of the downtown campus.
Construction will then shift to the north wing and stunning three-story auditorium scheduled for completion in late 2025. The auditorium will be the largest on any UAlbany campus, with seating for nearly 1,000. UAlbany's renovation will preserve key architectural elements while reimagining the interior to respect the building's historic character and provide modern spaces for teaching and research.
Once complete, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences will have the capacity to serve more than 1,000 students, faculty, and staff. The renovation will cost an estimated $80.1 million and increase the total square footage of the Downtown Campus by about 40 percent.
