PDSI

Roll over photo thumbnails to change large image.        All photographs by Kenneth Canaan.

Architect	Payette Associates
Completed	2007
Scope	49,000sf infill of Building 6 courtyard
Design features	Creates center for Physics Provides DMSE front door at Buildings 6 and 8 first floors New Spectroscopy Laboratory High bay research space Provides upgrades for future renovations in Building 8 and the north half of Building 4. Upgrades life safety in all of Buildings 4, 6, and 8

The recently completed expansion and renovation to the Main Group is a wonder on many levels: social, environmental and forward planning. First, the new space offers opportunities for the Physic Department’s faculty, students and staff that will enhance interactions among the three groups. It also continues the Institute’s energy initiative by replacing the windows in the courtyard with a modern efficient window system that also respects the historical significance of the Main Group. In addition, it provides significant infrastructure renewal and modernization—a step which can be expected to reduce future renovation costs.

The cornerstone of the project is the Green Center named for Cecil and Ida Green who have made a leadership gift for Physics. Others who made substantial contributions to the project include Neil (E.E. '64) and Jane Pappalardo, Virgil Elings (physics Ph.D. '66) and Jim (physics S.B. '53, Ph.D. '57) and Sylvia Earl.

Project Team 

Project Managers/MIT	John Hawes and Milan Pavlinic
Architects	Payette Associates
Program Planner	Imai/Keller/Moore
MEP Engineers	SEi
Structural Engineers	Weidlinger Associates
Construction Manager	Richard White Sons