Metcalf Center for Science and Engineering

The Metcalf Center for Science and Engineering is a research facility on the Boston University campus in Massachusetts that houses multiple laboratory spaces. The building contains various research modules organized across its floors to support different scientific work.

This facility opened in 1983 following a substantial donation from Arthur G.B. Metcalf to advance engineering studies at the university. His support led to the establishment of the College of Engineering and created an important research center.

The building occupies a location that once hosted live music performances in the 1960s, drawing prominent musicians to the neighborhood. This musical legacy still shapes how people view the area and its connection to the arts.

Visitors can find this center on Boston University's Commonwealth Avenue campus, easily identified by its distinctive architecture. The facility is accessible during regular semester times, though laboratory areas may have limited public access.

The building features green pipes running through the central atrium from floor to ceiling that define its industrial design approach. This visible pipe system is similar to the strategy used in Paris's Centre Pompidou and turns mechanical systems into an architectural statement.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.34850,-71.10020

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07