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Core I Studio
Critic: Mohammad Nahleh
The adjacent buildings, aligned by the numerical sequence 1, 3, 5, 7, follow an axis-radius system, signifying perpetual expansion. Conversely, across 77 Mass Ave, W16 Kresge Auditorium, W15 MIT Chapel, and W20 Stratton Student Center stand somewhat aloof, disconnected from both the campus and the Charles River, as an invisible alignment fails to be perceived as “a part”
Elevated above ground, the project operates on the second level, bridging the gap between axes, spanning across 77 Mass Ave and connecting with buildings 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. It shapes a new urban corridor that extends the institution beyond its confines into the broader cityscape. Analogous to a hinge mechanism, the project allows a subtle shift from one orientation to another, seamlessly transitioning between the built environment and nature, incorporating the Charles River into its narrative.
The key design intervention involves penetrating buildings 5 and 3, creating a horizontal corridor that serves as a mediator between the levels above and below. This corridor welcomes the public to engage with the cityscape, positioning public programs such as galleries and auditoriums on the second and first levels. The transition from public to private spaces is gradual as one ascends or descends, ensuring a harmonious blend with the surrondings.
The archive is strategically positioned along the circulation on the two axes, capturing four pivotal moments at the end of each staircase—the two domes, the river, and the campus. The narrative of the archive unfolds over time, spatially originating from the first level and extending to the top.
The architecture itself functions as an active archive, documenting the building’s history. It constructs a narrative where visitors are not merely observers of the archive but integral components embedded within the present-day archive.