A striking auditorium by Eero Saarinen on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Built in 1955, the roof is actually a thin concrete shell covered in copper cladding. In this shot you see one of only three points where the shell touches the ground. Simple, rational, beautiful Finnish design.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Kresge Auditorium | Saarinen
A striking auditorium by Eero Saarinen on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Built in 1955, the roof is actually a thin concrete shell covered in copper cladding. In this shot you see one of only three points where the shell touches the ground. Simple, rational, beautiful Finnish design.
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happy 4th!
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