Nye Center for Innovation & Technology
Nye Innovation Center at a Glance
- 41,000-square-foot facility designed for ingenuity and collaboration across all disciplines, and a teaching and research facility for the Computer Science Department
- Central atrium (“mixer hub”) with bleacher seating
- Makerspace that includes laser cutting, wood working, metal working, and 3D printing
- Motion capture AR/VR studio
- 11 labs: two lecture labs, four teaching labs, and five research labs (includes an electronics lab and a robotics lab)
- Digital gallery
- Hybrid teaching and meeting space
- Two flexible classrooms and a seminar room
- 10 offices with dedicated tutorial space
- Enclosed area connecting to Burke Library (beneath the terrace)
Additional Details: Hamilton Invests in Digital Innovation with New $50 Million Facility
Strategically Located for Maximum Impact
The Nye Innovation Center is nestled between Burke Library and the Taylor Science Center, creating a hub on the Hill for digital research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Easy access to the Burke Library’s extensive digital resources, including the College’s first makerspace and soundproof production booths, via a covered walkway.
- Proximity to the Taylor Science Center fosters cross-disciplinary learning, where computer science meets physics, biology, chemistry, and more.
Skills for Tomorrow’s Careers
Today’s students are digitally literate and know how to use technology, but employers want problem-solvers who can think critically, analyze data, and create in the digital space. The Nye Innovation Center and Digital Hamilton initiative help students from across all disciplines develop those skills.
- Fluency in digital tools and data analysis will prepare students to confidently navigate technology-driven careers in business, healthcare, government, research, and more.
- Hands-on experience with emerging technologies in a motion capture AR/VR studio and a dedicated makerspace that will enable projects that are not possible elsewhere on campus.
- Opportunities to develop real-world projects using 3D printing, laser cutting, and prototyping tools found in leading tech industries.
- A portfolio of digital work that will set students apart in competitive job markets.
Innovation Meets Sustainability
Hamilton is committed to a carbon-neutral future by 2030, and the Nye Innovation Center is designed for energy efficiency and near-zero emissions.
- Geothermal heating and cooling and all-electric building systems
- Radiant floors and daylight sensors to optimize energy use
- Sustainable building materials to minimize environmental impact
Commitment to Accessibility
Hamilton values accessibility as one of many forms of inclusivity and routinely makes improvements across campus and prioritizes accessibility with every major new construction project and renovation.
Project Team
Kennedy & Violich Architecture Ltd. (Boston, Mass.) serves as lead architect, with Consigli Construction Company, Inc. (Albany, N.Y.) serving as the construction firm.
- Advanced Polished System, polished concrete
- Alliance Masonry Corp., masonry
- Architectural Cast Stone, pre-cast concrete
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories, materials testing
- Beebe Construction Services, structural concrete
- C&S Companies, environmental assessment
- Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse), Inc., fire protection
- Decker Land Surveying, P.C., surveying
- Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors, surveying
- Design Specialists Inc., window shades
- Dick Tile & Marble Co., Inc., flooring
- Director Door Industries, doors, frames
- Earth Energy Connections, Inc., geothermal
- EHK Adjorlolo & Associates, Inc., BIM coordination
- Executive Trim Construction, finish carpentry
- Forno Enterprises Inc., glass/glazing
- Gardenia Designs Landscaping, landscaping
- H. J. Brandeles Corporation, plumbing/HVAC
- Huen Electric, Inc., electric/fire alarm
- J&J Sheet Metal LLC, HVAC
- James Bray Paving, snow removal
- John Pendergast Consulting, access flooring
- Johnson Controls, Inc., controls
- M&S Iron Works, Inc., structural steel
- M.A. Bongiovanni, Inc., shoring of excavation
- Marcy Excavation Services, LLC, site work
- Midlantic Environmental Inc, hazardous materials
- Otis Elevator Company, elevator
- Overhead Door Company of Hudson River, overhead door
- Paragon Supply Inc., stone supply
- Professional Drywall Construction (PDC), rough carpentry
- Pulver Roofing Co., Inc., roofing
- R.E. Kelley Inc., waterproofing
- Rifenburg Construction Inc., site work
- Sage Engineering Associates, LLP, 3rd party engineering
- Southern Tier Insulations, P/HVAC insulation
- Standard Insulating Co., Inc., sound isolation
- Unified Door & Hardware Group, specialties
- United Spray LLC, fire proofing
- VTC Specialties, Inc., AV
- West Winds Contracting, Inc., labor
- Winterton Painting II Inc., painting
- Won-Door Company, fire shutter
- Yantch Plaster & Stucco LLC, EIFS
