Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Modern art center at Harvard University in Cambridge, US.
The Carpenter Center features five distinct levels connected by curved ramps, with large glass walls and concrete surfaces throughout the structure.
The building, completed in 1963, represents Le Corbusier's first and only architectural project constructed in North America during his career.
Students and faculty work in specialized studios for photography, sculpture, painting, and digital media, creating a central hub for artistic education.
The center houses the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies, providing exhibition spaces, workshops, lecture halls, and the Harvard Film Archive.
The central spiral ramp, extending from Quincy Street to Prescott Street, allows pedestrians to walk through the building while observing artists at work.
Location: Cambridge
Architects: Le Corbusier
Architectural style: modern architecture, brutalist architecture
Made from material: concrete, reinforced concrete, glass
Operator: Harvard University
Address: 19 Prescott Street 02138 Cambridge
Website: https://carpenter.center
GPS coordinates: 42.37313,-71.11463
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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