Facilities
On April 23, 2009, 18 months after former Vice President Al Gore broke ground at the historic Naval Architecture Building on the north side of campus, former Secretary of State George P. Shultz opened Richard C. Blum Hall—a 22,000-square-foot contemporary and Craftsman-style wood, concrete, and glass complex that serves as the Blum Center’s headquarters. Previously, the Center’s operations and project teams were scattered across campus. Today, they are consolidated in a collaborative workspace designed for student and faculty innovators and their partners from across the world.
Room Rentals
![A spacious, well-lit conference room or classroom equipped for presentations and collaborative work. The room features multiple tables and chairs on wheels, arranged to facilitate group interactions. A large projection screen at the front displays a video of a speaker, suggesting the room is set up for a presentation or lecture. The walls have high windows that allow natural light to flood the space, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. A person stands near the back of the room, emphasizing the room's size and flexibility for various configurations. The polished concrete floor adds to the modern and clean aesthetic of the room.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG-5087-700x525.jpg)
B100
Plaza Level-
$1,200 full day
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$125/hr additional beyond 8am-5pm
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Max capacity: 90 people
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Modular seating
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AV system ($400 half day, $600 full day)
![Room B100 A/B: A well-equipped, modern conference room featuring multiple tables arranged for group collaboration. The room includes several flat-screen monitors mounted on the walls, along with whiteboards for presentations and brainstorming sessions. Chairs on wheels are positioned around the tables for easy movement. The room is brightly lit with natural light coming through the windows.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG-5084-700x525.jpg)
B100 A/B
Plaza Level-
$800 full day
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Max capacity: 20 people
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Modular seating
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Modular table
![A modern, open-plan workspace with high tables and stools. The stools have red seats and white frames, matching the high tables on wheels. Blue and gold star-shaped balloons hang from the ceiling. Large windows along one wall let in soft, diffused light through blinds. In the background, there are more tables, chairs, and whiteboards.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG-5642-700x525.jpg)
B110
Plaza Level-
$1,000 full day
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Max capacity: 60 people
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Modular seating
![A modern conference room with a large wooden table surrounded by black leather chairs on wheels. The room is bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of green trees outside. The high ceiling and ample natural light. At the far end of the room, there is a large screen.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG-5650-700x933.jpg)
Board Room
Second Floor Blum West-
$950 full day
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Max capacity: 25 people
![An open and versatile workspace filled with natural light from the large windows along one side of the room. The space features several large wooden tables on white metal frames with wheels, paired with gray metal stools. On the left side, there are comfortable seating options, including a blue and yellow patterned couch. Large screens are positioned for presentations or virtual meetings.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2436-700x525.jpg)
CoLab - All Rooms
1st Floor Blum Hall East-
$1100 full day
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Main Room + B120B (Large Conference Room) + B120C (Small conference rooms)
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Max capacity: 60 + 10 + 4 people
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Modular seating
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Zoom Enabled
![CoLab - Main: A well-lit workspace featuring several large wooden tables on white metal frames with wheels. Each table is paired with gray metal stools, providing seating for multiple users. The room has large windows that allow ample natural light. In the background, a large screen displays content related to Berkeley.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2438-700x525.jpg)
CoLab- Main Room
1st Floor Blum Hall East-
$800 full day
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Max capacity: 60 people
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Modular seating
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Modular table
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Mobile Zoom Enabled
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Amplified Sound
![CoLab - B120B: A modern conference room with a long wooden table surrounded by black office chairs. The room features large windows with frosted glass, allowing natural light to fill the space. On the table, there is a bottle of hand sanitizer and a tablet device. The walls are adorned with a large world map and a framed certificate.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_3358-700x525.jpg)
CoLab - B120B
1st Floor Blum Hall East-
$600 full day
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Large Conference Room
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Max capacity: 10 people
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Modular seating
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Zoom Enabled
![CoLab - B120C: A small meeting room with wooden floors, featuring a round wooden table and three office chairs. The room has large windows with frosted glass providing natural light.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_3384-230x230.jpg)
CoLab - B120C
1st Floor Blum Hall East-
$400 full day
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Small Conference Room
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Max capacity: 4 people
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Modular seating
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Display Screen
![A spacious room with several rows of tables and chairs arranged. The chairs are cushioned and blue, with wheels for easy mobility. Large windows along one wall let in abundant natural light and offer views of lush green trees outside. The room features a high ceiling with exposed beams. At the front of the room, there is a large projection screen and a couple of whiteboards on wheels.](https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG-5647-700x525.jpg)
330
3rd floor Blum East-
$1,000 full day
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$65/hr additional beyond 8am-5pm
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Max capacity: 40 people
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Modular seating
Inquire About a Room
To reserve a room or inquire about availability, please email blumcenter@berkeley.edu with the following information to request a room:
- Your name and name of your organization.
- Date (eg. 9/15-9/16) and times (eg. 9am-4pm) requested.
- Room requested (eg. B100).
- Your email and phone number.
- Your organization website (optional)
We will endeavor to reply to your request within 5 business days. If your request is urgent, please call the Blum Center Director of Operations at 510-643-5316. Please also take the time to review our rental policies and facility guidelines above.
Important Note: The Blum Center does not provide AV support, room setup, catering, or any other event services. These are fully the responsibility of your event planner. It is in your interest to visit the room prior to the event to plan logistics and to understand what you will need on the day of your event.