Kresge Auditorium (MIT Building W16) is an auditorium structure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located at 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was designed by the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, [1] with ground-breaking in …

2014年4月3日 · Kresge Auditorium, designed by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen, was an experiment in architectural form and construction befitting the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s...

As inscribed above its main stairwell, Kresge Auditorium was dedicated in 1955 to serve as “the meeting house of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.” Designed by Eero Saarinen of TWA Flight Center fame, Kresge serves as a well known example of thin shell concrete structure, drawing visitors from around the world.

As inscribed above its main stairwell, Kresge Auditorium was dedicated in 1955 to serve as “the meeting house of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.” Designed by Eero Saarinen of TWA Flight Center fame, Kresge serves as a well known example of thin shell concrete structure, drawing visitors from around the world.

2022年2月8日 · The Unique Auditorium In Cambridge Is The Only One Of Its Kind In Massachusetts. Kresge Auditorium at MIT, designed by Eero Saarinen, is a standout piece of mid-century modern architecture known for its impressive design and state-of-the-art acoustics.

3 小时之前 · Kresge Auditorium houses a 1,200-seat performance hall and a 200-seat theatre, as well as rehearsal rooms and dressing rooms. These spaces serve as the primary performance facilities for MIT Music and Theatre Arts productions and works by …

The Kresge Auditorium, whose alternative name is building W16, is defined by an elegant structure of thin shell, one-eighth of a sphere which reaches a height of 15.24m offering an unobstructed view to each viewer, as there are no internal supports for the arches of the dome.

Part of a site plan prepared by Eero Saarinen but never completed, Kresge Auditorium is still the principal landmark on the west campus, deliberately off axis with the Rogers Building (MT1) across Massachusetts Avenue.

A substantial restoration of Kresge Auditorium has revitalized this well-loved and active gathering space. Designed by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen, Kresge is architecturally significant as a leading example of a minimalist thin-shell concrete structure.

It was designed together with the MIT Chapel, the two buildings separated by a "green," referred to by students as the "Kresge Oval." The ensemble is recognized as one of the best examples of mid-Century modern architecture in the US.