With the move of the Anthropology Department to a new building on campus, the decision was made to expand Sociology and bring in Social Studies to William James Hall, a 15 story tower by Minoru Yamasaki. A new stair was added to pull together Sociology, now encompassing three full floors. The Social Studies Department, an […]
Set in a 1960’s building near the Cambridge Common, the new Center of Mathematic Sciences and Applications is comprised of a large community space, offices and seminar room. The focus of the center is the open working lounge where large chalkboards for collaborative study are flanked by colorful seating groups. The project maintains much of […]
Currently on the boards, LAB is working with the Psychology Department to renovate a floor of William James Hall. Opening up the view from the elevator to the skyline beyond, the design creates an vibrant community space for work and study.
Set on the top floor of William James Hall, the psychology labs extend from the original meeting room and lobby, designed by Minoru Yamasaki. Replacing and awkwardly organized space with a low dark hallway, the new renovation establishes a dialogue with the 1960’s design, with curved ceilings, expanded glazing and woodwork.
A 200,000 sf new building to house quantum material, optical and condensed matter physics research.
In this study we were asked to take a look at creating a new type of teaching lab which integrates technology within the lab space. Unlike in traditional labs, where the teaching area is separated from the research areas, this small lab space brings all aspects of science learning together. Conceived of as a layering […]
With commanding views of Harvard’s leafy campus and the skyline of Boston beyond, William James Hall is one of the few high rises on the university campus, and the only building by Minuoru Yamasaki at the University. Designed in 1963, it is may be the first high rise with a tubular framing system to be […]
