A cluttered woodworking shop with tables covered in wooden planks, tools, and materials. A person works in the background surrounded by shelves and equipment under bright ceiling lights.
BUILD LAB

The Build Lab is a collection of fabrication shops occupying approximately 8,400 square feet of interior and exterior space on the first floor of Goldsmith Hall (Room 1.101).

Housed in the 6,600 square foot interior space are areas for casting concrete and plaster, a metal working shop, an extensive wood shop, a 45’x35’ 25-station classroom work area, and a finish room. The Build Lab equipment includes, but is not limited to, two Shopbot CNC Router with 96” by 60" beds, two "Saw Stop" table saws, 36" and 14" bandsaws, 8" and 16" jointers and a 24" planer, a 25-ton iron worker, Millermatic 252 welder, an 85-watt Hypertherm plasma cutter, two vacuum forming machines, and a mill. 

The Build Lab also features a large, covered exterior deck with electrical service and water. The exterior and interior spaces are connected by two hydraulic elevators.

STAFF

ACCESS AND USE OF EQUIPMENT

Use of the School's Build Lab is limited to students, faculty, and staff enrolled in the School of Architecture and working on class-related assignments. Access to the Build Lab is enabled after one has successfully passed UT's Environmental Health and Safety training, which focuses on safety, and our own hands-on instruction which focuses on the technical operation of our equipment. 

You can find more information about training on the Build Lab's Wiki pages.

LOCATION + CONTACT

Goldsmith Hall 1.101
The University of Texas at Austin
Facility Reservations Available Here

TOUR THE BUILD LAB

BUILD LAB STUDENT WORK

A modern wooden chair with curved light and dark wood pieces sits on a stone patio near concrete steps and a textured beige wall.
A wooden table with an unusual design featuring an angled cut-out section, scalloped edges under the tabletop, and four slender legs, placed on a wooden floor against a plain light gray wall.
A person wearing a yellow shirt, face mask, safety goggles, and ear protection works on a piece of wood with a power tool in a workshop; a chalkboard with notes and diagrams is in the background.
A modern, light wood desk with curved legs and two suspended drawers on each side, set against a plain white background. The design features smooth, arching supports for a sleek, contemporary look.
A modern wooden console table with angled legs and a single white marble drawer set against a plain light-colored wall and concrete floor.
A person wearing glasses works in a busy woodworking shop, surrounded by tools, wood pieces, and machinery. Various projects and materials are scattered on the workbenches.
A wooden lounge chair with woven rattan seat and backrest sits on a stone floor against a textured beige wall, with soft sunlight casting shadows across the scene.
A wooden sideboard with four legs and a unique, wavy, accordion-style front design stands against a light blue wall on a wood floor.
A person wearing safety glasses and a blue shirt sands a piece of wood with a handheld electric sander in a woodworking shop with wooden boards and shelves in the background.
A wooden desk with light-colored legs and frame, a darker wooden tabletop, and three open compartments at the back for storage or organization. The desk has a minimalist, modern design.
A wooden chair with a curved backrest and woven seat is placed on a light-colored wooden floor in a room with wooden paneling and neutral walls.
A person wearing safety glasses and a red plaid shirt works on assembling a wooden project in a woodworking shop with tools, wood, and safety equipment visible in the background.
A woman wearing ear protection uses a power tool on a piece of wood in a workshop filled with woodworking equipment and materials. Another person works in the background.

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    Beautiful scenes from Genoa, Italy 💜 <br><br>Architecture student Gabriela Fuentes sent these photos in, documenting her time working with @rpbw_architects as part @utsoaprp!<br>
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    Beautiful scenes from Genoa, Italy 💜

    Architecture student Gabriela Fuentes sent these photos in, documenting her time working with @rpbw_architects as part @utsoaprp!

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    Are the Battle Hall doors green or blue? The answer dates back to 1912!

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    On September 21, architect and managing director of UNS North America (@we.are.uns) Frans van Vuure presents his lecture, “Sustainability with a Twist.” <br>
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    On September 21, architect and managing director of UNS North America (@we.are.uns) Frans van Vuure presents his lecture, “Sustainability with a Twist.”