Neumann/Smith provided master planning for the renovation, refurbishment and enhancement of the 20 year old Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) building to increase departmental efficiency and provide flexibility for changing teaching and research requirements. Interviews with the Department’s administration, faculty, staff and students provided the basis for developing a facility program summary to guide the schematic design studies for the proposed renovation. Programming studies focused on the faculty offices, originally built to minimal standards, as well as on instructional spaces (both classrooms and laboratories) which needed to be upgraded to current standards supporting multi-media presentation and evolving teaching and research modes.

Neumann/Smith provided architecture and interior design services for the creation of a new student commons, a computer lab and a variety of large and small conference rooms within the atrium. New flooring, lighting, furniture and other architectural details provide an energized and active social environment for students and faculty.