“The new courtyard is an ideal place to connect, exchange ideas, and gather new energy–the kind of mutual inspiration that is the soul of MIT.”
A curving bench moves through the landscaping, creating spaces for conversation or quiet contemplation. Photo: John Horner
Accessibility features include two new entrances and a paved stone walkway that winds throughout the courtyard. Photo: John Horner
The porch is a three-season community space featuring large accordion-fold windows that open to the courtyard. Photo: John Horner
The porch design blends indoors and out, with ash wood ceiling panels that feature leaf and vine designs and a sun screen that casts shadows like sunlight through trees. Photo: John Horner