One of the most fascinating and controversial buildings of Cambridge is the Stata Center at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the world renown Engineering School of Boston. The architect, Frank Gehry, designed this futuristic building with tilting towers, popping out windows, and reflective aluminum surfaces. Ray and Maria Stata and Bill Gates donated funds for the center. The overall cost of the building was about 280 million dollars.
Un des immeubles les plus fascinants et controversés de Cambridge est le Stata Center au MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), l’école d’ingénieur de Boston mondialement connue. L’architecte, Frank Gehry, a conçu ce bâtiment futuriste avec des tours penchées, des fenêtres en saillie, et des surfaces en aluminium réfléchissant. Ray et Maria Stata et Bill Gates donnèrent des fonds pour la construction du centre. Le coût du bâtiment s’est élevé à environ 280 millions de dollars.
Mar 4, 2006
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Wow! impresssive angles and nice glittering surfaces. Does it accomodate classrooms or dorms?
My grandson graduates from Billerica High in June and has been accepted to MIT...so thanks for this photo. Most unusual and I enjoyed it....but what are they using it for?
Frank Gehry has just designed a building on the seafront in Hove, UK (at the bottom of my street. It hasn't got building permission yet though!
>Hi anonymous,
The Stata Center hosts classrooms and lecture rooms, but I have not heard of any dorms.
>Hi Terri
Congratulations for your grandson's acceptance at MIT. What a great accomplishment! You must be very proud!
As as said previously they offer classes, lectures, conferences, a fitness center, and cafes.
-Alex
Alex, this is quite a picture. I have to confess that, in spite of the fact that I have been in the Boston area since 1971, I have never seen this building! (Of course, I am sure it was built quite recently; do you know when it was built?).
I like the fact that your blog has text in both English and French. That way I can practice my French, besides enjoying the photography.
Looking forward to more photos,
Jose
> Hi Dean,
I've found the new Frank Gehry's project on a website:
www.hughpearman.com/articles5/gehry_brighton.html
Quite inventive and colorful as usual!
> Hi Jose,
Thanks for your nice comment.
Yes, the Stata center is quite recent. The construction started in 2000 and opened to students and staff on March 16, 2004.
:-)
-Alex
Hi Alex,
Impressive, a cartoonlike structure. Good shot, nice framing and a good light...
Great shot! Interesting building indeed.
I keep coming back to look at this photo Alex. It is really excellent.
I have been looking for sites like this for a long time. Thank you!
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