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ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN STUDIO
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Architect of the MIT Media Lab Building: Fumihiko Maki
Fumihiko Maki, born in 1928, is a Japanese architect known for his modernist and minimalist
design approach. After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he pursued a master's degree at
Harvard University.
Key Features:
•Transparency and Openness: Designs buildings that encourage collaboration through glass
surfaces and open-plan layouts.
•Minimalism: Utilizes simple yet functional forms.
•Integration of Technology and Architecture: Develops modern solutions for innovative
research centers like the MIT Media Lab.
•Maki received the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1993
MIT Media Lab (2009) – Cambridge, USA Yokohama International Conference Center (1991) – Japan
4 World Trade Center (2013) – New York, USA Spiral Building (1985) – Tokyo, Japan
MIT MEDIA LAB
• MIT Media Lab is a research center within the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
that fosters interdisciplinary work and
innovation. It serves as a facility for the
Media Laboratory and various art, design,
and technology-related programs within the
School of Architecture and Planning.
Designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko
Maki, the building was initially constructed in
1985, and with the addition of a second
building, it was completed in 2009. Located
on MIT’s campus in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, this center creates an open
and collaborative research environment at
the intersection of technology, art, and
science.
Purpose of Establishing MIT Media Lab
• MIT Media Lab was founded in 1985 by
Nicholas Negroponte and Jerome Wiesner.
The primary goal of this laboratory is to
support innovative research that transcends
traditional academic disciplines by
integrating technology, art, media, science,
and design.
The Main Objectives of the
Building
• Exploring the interaction between advanced
technology and human experience,
• Conducting interdisciplinary research in
digital art, interactive media, artificial
intelligence, and biotechnology,
• Expanding traditional approaches in
engineering, architecture, and science to
develop creative solutions,
• Producing experimental projects on future
cities, human-computer interaction, and
intelligent systems,
• Bridging academia and industry to foster
innovation and entrepreneurship.
• To support these objectives, the new MIT
Media Lab building was designed as a
physical representation of the dynamic
research and collaborations carried out
within the center.
DEMOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
DEMOGRAPHY
• Age Distribution: The city has a young population, with an average age of 30. This youthful demographic is
associated with the presence of prestigious educational institutions such as *Harvard University and the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Education Level: 80.2% of the population aged 25 and older holds a bachelor’s degree or higher.
CLIMATE
• Cambridge has a cold and temperate climate.
• The city experiences significant rainfall throughout the year. Even in the driest months, the amount of
precipitation remains quite high.
LOCATION
MIT Media Lab is situated on the eastern side of the
75 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
MIT campus, near the Charles River.
TRANSPORTATION
VEHICLE ROAD PEDESTRIAN ROAD SUBWAY AND BUS STATION
STREET VIEW
BUILDING SCALE
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FLOOR PLANS
FLOOR PLANS
FLOOR PLANS
DESIGN AND SECTION
Auditorium Facilities that will be used regularly by the university community
Gallery -A lighted lobby
Circulation path from the entrance lobby to the top floor
Glass partitions between all research areas, laboratories and
adjacent social areas
FACADE DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTIONS
Double-decker facade system:
• The facade creates a flexible appearance with glass panels with different levels of transparency.
• Sections of the façade surrounding the more public elements are almost entirely glazed.
• There are two basic glass systems with aluminum coatings for areas requiring opacity.
FACADE DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTIONS
• There are large glass surfaces
• Has solar shading panels
• The inner layer consists of glass walls and brings natural light to the work areas.
MATERIAL DETAILS
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LANDSCAPE
This configuration frames the building's views of the
water and Boston skyline
USER COMMENT
• The Media Lab project embodies the refinement and thoughtful planning that are distinctive features of
Maki’s work. However, it is neither delicate nor fragile. Instead, it exudes a quiet yet compelling
presence, standing on its own amid the creative chaos of its inhabitants.
• Frank Moss, the director of the Media Lab, states: “This is not a precious building. It invites us to come
in and live within it.”
• Kamemoto says that the small structure "captures every detail." —JG
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