The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) on the JJ Pickle Research Center Campus at The University of Texas at Austin supports research and activities promoting the field of advanced computing and computational science.

The new facility allows researchers to study large scale data analysis and visualizations at extremely high quality. The three-story building, 39,000 gsf complex houses 70 offices, training rooms, an 150 seat auditorium and a 1500 sf visualization computer lab on the first floor. Upper levels provide space for private offices, conference rooms and support spaces for TACC faculty and staff. The project was developed as a design build partnership between Flintco, O’Connell Robertson and E+M.

E+M worked closely with architects, administration and faculty to develop collaborative lobby and lounge areas where researchers could naturally engage with staff. Furniture in these areas was selected to be easily reconfigured to accommodate group seating areas for client gatherings.

“The new facility allows researchers to study large scale data analysis and visualizations at extremely high quality.”

In the office areas, EMID was able to react with the fluid architectural process by selecting a modular casework that was easily modified to accommodate changing office sizes. Through the process, which included an office mock-up, one desk typical was selected for the entire project.