ITC is rebuilding its spaces in 4 Currier to meet the demands of a post-pandemic workforce. The 4 Currier Hoteling project is rebuilding the ITC spaces to support residential, hybrid, and remote staff who occasionally need on-campus space. This project is redesigning the floor space to support staff in working individually and collaboratively using Zoom Rooms, Open AV, shared desktop equipment, and a combination of open desk spaces and private room options. Space usage will be managed through Robin, an app available for use on mobile devices.
Project Updates
Project updates and conference room readiness will be updated weekly.
Updates for Week of March 28
- Our installers and contractors are diligently upgrading our conference rooms (highlighted in the diagrams below) with the latest AV infrastructure.
- The next phase will be in the procurement of equipment.
- Concurrently, new furniture and lockers will be added to freshly created lounge spaces.
Space Status
- 4 Currier 2nd Floor is not recommended for usage while construction is under way. Any usage at this time will require staff to bring all the equipment they need to work, be flexible in finding a usable space, and may require staff to move to accommodate contractors' work.
- Electrical and general contracting work is scheduled to be done by April 1.
- AV work will continue into May.
Conference Room Status
- 213 (No tech)
- 214 (No tech)
- 215 (No tech)
- 216 (No tech)
- 223 (No tech)
- 227 (No tech)
- 232* (No tech)
*VR Experience
Room 232 will house a VR setup that can be used to demo and test VR applications and solutions.
4 Currier Project Details
Below is some general project information. Please note that details are subject to change as the project evolves and the team adapts and improves the hoteling experience with feedback from staff.
- Phase 1 - Build out hoteling space to include pods, a lounge area, dedicated and reservable desks with desktop setups that support both Mac and PC; Set up InfoSec space for confidential InfoSec Zoom calls; Rebuild 232 for improved AV experience and AR/VR use; 223 and 227 OneDartmouth AV Zoom rooms (the smaller rooms were initially chosen based on phase 1 cost balancing)
- Expected completion end of May/early June pending contractor availability and supply chains.
- Phase 2 - All other conference rooms OneDartmouth AV Zoom rooms experience.
- Phase 3 - Innovation space development to include additional AR/VR and TBD innovation options.
4 Currier First Floor
4 Currier Second Floor
Desk Spaces and Pods
There will be a variety of desk spaces organized in pods available for you to bring your laptop and work. Some of the desks will also have additional monitors and equipment. The types of desks with equipment include:
Dual Monitors Setup
- Two 24" monitors
- Dock
- Webcam
- Mouse and keyboard
Single Monitor Setup
- A single 24" monitor
- Dock
- Webcam
- Mouse and keyboard
Dock with a Mouse and Keyboard
Conference Rooms
The 4 Currier Conference rooms are being upgraded to support Zoom Room and hybrid meetings. The rooms are scheduled for upgrade and have had their technology removed to facilitate infrastructure rework and equipment replacement. When no active construction is occurring, theses rooms can be used as additional in-person meeting or private spaces. Conference rooms will be supported in Robin and Outlook with Zoom room capabilities.
Collaborative and Lounge Space
Two locations will support informal gatherings with flat panel displays and wireless connections for impromptu meetings or brainstorming sessions (these spaces will not be bookable).
Booking and Reservation
When the hoteling space is launched:
- Desks will be reserved through Robin – the desk booking software.
- A QR code will be available on each desk that will guide you to the booking portal.
- Conference rooms will be reserved through their Outlook calendar or Robin.
Example robin display (not finalized):
