This project included a 25,000 square foot renovation of teaching labs and collaboration space and the addition of a cantilevered conference room that floats above the Robotics Institute high bay. Originally built in 1934, the building presented the team with several challenges. Demolition of the first floor revealed an uneven surface which required us to level the slab before finishing with Ardex. The mechanical aspect of this renovation and addition was extensive and required close coordination with CMU facilities throughout the life of the project. A mysterious reservoir was discovered behind the wall on the first floor. Multiple fixes were put in place only to have the team chasing water leaks new locations. Ultimately, we drilled holes into the wall to relieve pressure and allow the water to flow into a trough and then to a sump pump. With all the challenges we faced, the result offers students and staff better space efficiency for research and learning. It also further elevates CMUs status as the world’s top destination for robotics.