Four double-height research blocks surround and anchor the central atrium, and are staggered throughout the volume to promote diagonal visual communication between labs. As a result, these blocks create and overlook an open Guggenheim-esque circulation path around the central atrium -- much like one big embracing house for technology's future. Photo 12 of 12 in New MIT Media Lab Opens Doors by Tiffany Chu

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Four double-height research blocks surround and anchor the central atrium, and are staggered throughout the volume to promote diagonal visual communication between labs.

As a result, these blocks create and overlook an open Guggenheim-esque circulation path around the central atrium -- much like one big embracing house for technology's future.