Inspired by the fundamental color scheme used by Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement, these primary hues also give a nod to the notable colored tiles in Pei’s original building. You can even tell that the staircases are slightly wider in the middle -- its form is a literal stress/moment diagram, as more structural support is necessary at the center. Photo 5 of 12 in New MIT Media Lab Opens Doors by Tiffany Chu

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Inspired by the fundamental color scheme used by Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement, these primary hues also give a nod to the notable colored tiles in Pei’s original building. You can even tell that the staircases are slightly wider in the middle -- its form is a literal stress/moment diagram, as more structural support is necessary at the center.