Indiana University Informatics & Communications Technology Complex
| Informatics & Communications Technology Complex | |
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 Northern facade of the Informatics & Communications Technology Complex, 2023. | |
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| Former names | Communications Technology Building |
| General information | |
| Address | 535 W. Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
| Coordinates | 39°46′26.194″N 86°10′4.040″W / 39.77394278°N 86.16778889°W |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Affiliation | Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Robert AM Stern Architects, LLP |
| Architecture firm | Ratio Architects, Inc. |
The Informatics & Communications Technology Complex is located on the east side of the IUPUI campus at one of its key locations acting as a gateway to the campus. The 207,000 square foot building is home to the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering for the Indianapolis campus. The building was designed to match the aesthetic of the Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, Gateway Garage, and the Shreve Gateway to form a highly visible entrance to the university. The building located next to Innovation Hall and the Sigma Theta Tau Headquarters.
History[edit]
The Informatics & Communications Technology Complex was constructed in 2004 and designed by Robert A.M. Stern and Ratio Architects. The building, first called the Communications Technology Building, was approved for construction in 2000. The new building was part of a master plan that included five buildings and a ceremonial entrance to IUPUI between the new School of Law building and the CTC building.[1] The five-story 100,000 square-foot building housed offices, laboratories, classrooms, and the University’s networking facilities. The CTC Building housed the new School of Informatics and its new Media Programs. The building contained classrooms and offices for the School of Music, the School of Library and information Sciences, and the School of Informatics. The project cost a total of $60 million.
The IU School of Informatics and Computing announced plans for the first gaming arcade for undergraduate student research in 2010.[2] The arcade will be known as the Media Arts Research and Learning Arcade (MARLA), which will provide a creative learning community for students interested in game design and animation. The new arcade was on the fourth floor of the Informatics and Communication Technology Complex. MARLA includes a game studio, library, and gallery equipped with the latest gaming technology. The game library included gaming literature on game-related subjects and gaming consoles including an Atari, Nintendo 8-bit system, and Xbox 360. The game gallery created a space for students and faculty to display games and animations developed by the IUPUI members.[2]
In 2020, the complex was renovated to consolidate the University Information Technology Services (UITS) onto the east wing of the building and create more space for the School of Informatics and Computing on the fourth floor. The renovations led to the creation of the “Technology Showcase” on the first floor, which is an exhibition space displaying various pieces of technology utilized in academics.[3] The renovation project was designed by Four Point Design and cost a total of $5.2 million.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ New communications building approved.” The Sagamore. March 27, 2000. https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/10809
- ^ a b “ School of Informatics and Computing Unveils Plans for IUPUI Gaming Arcade for Research and Learning” Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Accessed October 31, 2023.
- ^ “ICTC Information Technology / Informatics Renovation.” Capital Planning & Facilities, 2020.
- ^ “Informatics & Communications Technology Complex (ICTC) Building Renovation.” Four Point Design. Accessed October 31, 2023.
