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Simmons Hall Sconce Project

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Simmons Hall Sconce Project

In 2002, the Glass Lab was invited to fabricate 30 cast glass shades to be used in common area lighting fixtures in MIT’s new Simmons Hall dormitory, designed by architect Stephen Holl. The project was carried out over several months by a group of about 10 students and instructors. Technically challenging, the process involved hot-pour sand casting and slumping onto steel forms in one operation.

 

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