Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall

Building a New Home for Computer Science at USC

Science and technology are playing a more vital role than ever in every aspect of life, and the USC Viterbi Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science is leading the way, helping to find solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.

Planned for a 2024 opening and located at University Park Campus, USC Viterbi’s 116,000 square-foot Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall will integrate all of our computer science programs into a transformative seven-story structure that will:

Advance USC Viterbi’s role in improving and benefiting society through areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics
Attract the best students and faculty by creating an environment in which they flourish
Serve as a living laboratory that supports USC’s commitment to sustainability, health and well-being
Set the bar for USC’s zero-energy emission as the first LEED Platinum certified building at USC
Engineer a better world for all humanity

Images

Lobby From Entry

Aerial View

Auditorium

Flying Lab

Computer Use

Conference Room

Lobby From North

Northeast View

Faculty Lounge

Computer Lab

Server Room

Flythrough Tour

Meet The Ginsburgs

2024 Virtual Tour

Facility Features

Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall will be home to:

Modern computational laboratories that easily accommodate reconfigurations as USC’s needs change over time
Flexible meeting and study and open spaces that promote collaboration among students, researchers, faculty members and visitors
Open plan and glass walls maximize transparency and integration among labs, offices and public spaces
Dedicated space for student organizations
Department administrative and student services suite
Faculty offices
300+ seat auditorium
Convergence plaza
Sunken garden
Access to good transit and bicycle facilities
Rainwater management
Light and water efficiency
Solar panels
Open atrium letting in fresh air and light and efficient radiant heating.

Construction

HOK is designing the Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall. They discuss this transformative project here. To see a live camera of the site in progress, please click here. A website with construction updates can be found here.

Philanthropic Support

For information about the different ways you can support Ginsburg Hall — including various naming opportunities — please see our menu of opportunities or contact Christine Napolitano at 805-479-7058 (individuals) or Maurena Nacheff-Benedict at 310-766-1223 (corporations and foundations).