The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Building, situated on Vassar Street in Cambridge, serves as a computational research and learning establishment. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the edifice, spanning approximately 178,000 square feet across eight levels, features a transparent design that encourages community engagement. It houses spaces that include a 250-seat auditorium, a collection of student areas for project work and tutoring, a café, and diverse seating arrangements for study and social interaction.
The building’s exterior is has a shingled-glass façade, providing a visual distinction between the lower and upper sections. The south-facing façade incorporates a double-skin design made of interlocking glass units, forming a deep sealed cavity. This design contributes to a reduction in energy usage by roughly 27 percent.
