Topics: campus buildings

Judy Swanson makes the lead gift to establish the Robert A. Swanson Biotechnology Center at MIT.
Fall 2008

Upholding a Dream

Judy Swanson, along with MIT alumni, establish a biotechnology center in the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research to honor Bob Swanson, ’69. Photo courtesy Judy Swanson

Nobel laureate Phillip Sharp says MIT’s new cancer center will blend science and engineering to find new treatments for cancer. Photo: Ed Quinn
Spring 2008

The Third Revolution

Nobel laureate Phillip Sharp says MIT’s new cancer center will blend science and engineering to find new treatments for cancer.

Prof. Leon Glicksman says MIT should be at the forefront of researching ways for all new buildings to use less energy. Photo: Ed Quinn
Summer 2007

MIT Leading the Way

Prof. Leon Glicksman says MIT should be at the forefront of researching ways for all new buildings to use less energy.

Nathan Jones, 16 months, gets some help from his Dad at the Stata Center’s play area. Photo: Ed Quinn
Fall 2004

Child Play

Housed for the first time in an MIT academic building, children are exploring the world alongside scientists and engineers.

Simmons Hall, Steven Holl's 350-student dormitory is a 385-foot-long structure dotted with horizontal and vertical holes. Holl says the cut-out design was inspired by a sponge he used one morning while bathing. He designed the cut-outs to create lounges, terraces, and cafes—all designed to bring students together. Photo: Andy Ryan
Winter 2003

The Build Up

MIT’s new buildings are as diverse, innovative, and bold as the work that will go on inside them.