In 2003, Michigan Technological University broke ground on a major campus construction project resulting in the erection of three new structures on the south side of central campus. In January 1999, planning for a Center for Integrated Learning and Information Technology began with initial plans calling for a renovation of Fisher Hall and the Michigan Tech Library; as well as added space for the computer science, mathematical science, and physics departments. In August 2001, the State of Michigan authorized the planning for a reduced version of the proposed project and in December 2001, the Detroit-based SmithGroup, Inc. was selected as the primary architectural firm. Groundbreaking began in May 2003 and in 2005, Rekhi Computer Science Hall was formally dedicated and opened to the campus community.

The $35-million facility was funded partially by the Ford Motor Company Fund, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, John and Ruann Opie, and Kanwal and Ann Rekhi. The resulting structures include what is now the John and Ruann Opie Reading Room, the Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Computer Science Hall (generally referred to as Rekhi Hall), and the Advanced Technology Development Complex.