Siebel Center, Computer science facility at University of Illinois, United States.
Siebel Center is a computer science building at the University of Illinois in Urbana, housing classrooms, laboratories, and research offices across several floors. The structure features large glass surfaces along its exterior, giving the interior a well-lit quality throughout the day.
The building opened in 2004 as part of a broader expansion of the Grainger College of Engineering at the university. It was funded through a donation from Thomas Siebel, an entrepreneur and alumnus who had studied at the university decades earlier.
The building carries the name of Thomas Siebel, a graduate of the University of Illinois who went on to found a major software company. That connection gives the place a meaning for students who see it as a link between their studies and careers in the tech industry.
The center sits on the north side of the main campus, within walking distance of other engineering buildings. Lab spaces and research floors are generally off-limits to outside visitors, but the common areas on the ground floor are more accessible during the day.
The building was designed by architect Peter Bohlin, who is also known for designing the glass Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York. His approach here relied on deep roof overhangs and carefully positioned windows to control sunlight and bring diffuse natural light into workspaces without causing glare.
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