As a part of my studio endeavors, I took a visit to Harvard’s campus to visit Corbusier’s Carpenter Center. The buildings two main spaces are split by a gently curving ramp that forms exhibition and gallery spaces on the interior. Despite this being the focused design aspect of the Carpenter Center, Corbusier also expresses a high quality of light and transparency through the façade and its structure. Similar to some of his previous designs, Corbusier uses concrete breakers in order to shield the south façade from direct sunlight and create a comfortable space on the interior. At night the light makes the concrete structure glow, while during the day, a reverse effect takes place as the concrete visors manipulate the light by blocking and controlling it. The structure not only accommodates the patterns of light and shadow but also compliments the interior studio spaces that need a consistent source of daylight.
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