Cahill Center at Caltech

The Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Caltech brings together a dozen different scientific groups into one structure. The Cahill Center designed by Morphosis Architects, Inc. conceptually acts as an astronomical instrument. A vertical volume pierces the building, tilting it open to the skies and resulting in an occupiable telescope. The Center also physically and symbolically connects Caltech’s South Campus with the the original complex of Spanish and Mediterranean buildings that comprise the historic North Campus. A series of interior corridors that run north to south serve as stitches, reinforcing the connection and serving to direct circulation.

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Comment by Maros on November 13, 2010 at 4:21am: interior is breath taking, at least that part where the stairs are located
interesting outside forms too...even thought the plan looks quite simple, it's rather dynamic
combination of cladding different size panels and glass is great choice.

Comment by paul carline on November 12, 2010 at 2:59pm: its outer skin fully reflects its inner forms.. i'm loving this building, any chance you would know how the cladding is done? looks like an external framing or similar..