rafael vinoly architects: bard college center for science and computation

photograph by brad feinknopf

the gabrielle h. reem and herbert j. kayden center for science and computation designed by rafael vinoly architects is located on the campus of bard college in annandale-on-hudson, new york. the building features spaces for biology, computer science and mathematics over its more than 49,000 square feet. there is additionally a number of laboratories, classrooms and auditorium. the exterior features a curving metal faНade that cantilevers over the ground. large expanses of glass allow light to flow through the open concept interior. the plan is arranged around a central spine with corridors connecting the two sides. within the building’s lobby are four pods clad in a different metals that contain the auditorium, two lecture rooms and a seminar room. the center’s design was awarded an AIA new york state citation for design.

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photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf

photograph by brad feinknopf