University of Texas at Austin Constructs Engineering Discovery Building

Published 10/23/2023

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Discovery Building

^{Courtesy of CO Architects}

Austin, Texas

The University of Texas at Austin broke ground in August of 2023 on the $261 million Engineering Discovery Building. Designed by CO Architects, the 210,000-gsf facility will provide a vibrant new home for the departments of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering. The seven-story structure will accommodate programs in novel biomaterials, chemical synthesis, geomechanics, and production engineering – all supported by robust computational capabilities.

Flexible and reconfigurable research labs arranged in thematic neighborhoods will enhance teamwork and discovery, complemented by technology-rich meeting rooms and collaboration venues. Classrooms and teaching labs will enable a progressive pedagogy that integrates experiential learning to optimize student success. Fostering entrepreneurship and the development of industry partnerships, the highly interactive facility will include open public spaces for formal and informal exchange.

Vaughn Construction is the general contractor for the project, which carries a contract value of approximately $170 million. Occupancy is expected in 2026.

Organization	Project Role
CO Architects	Architect
Vaughn Construction	General Contractor

Source

CO Architects