Years ago, thinking about science and technology schools evoked a picture of unvaried, structured surroundings with serious students. Today, these schools are at the forefront of defining the idea of futurism and cutting edge. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Ray & Maria Stata Center makes science look cool, inspiring and collaborative, not just from its interiors but from its exteriors as well.
Built in 2004, the Stata Center is quirk personified. Nothing about it looks conventional at first appearance. The buildings look tilted at steep curves, have inner angles made with a combination of bricks, aluminum, corrugated metal and painted in bright colors. The center also has a small amphitheater at its back entrance and houses several research labs, collaborative spaces and offices.
Having visited MIT on several occasions, the center never fails to surprise me! Designed by L.A.-based Frank Gehry & Associates, it is a wondrous place to discover the intersection of science, creativity and a bit of crazy!
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"Christina's Ice Cream" is a post-dinner of mid-afternoon must in Boston. There are 50 flavors of ice cream. I like the chocolate and ginger molasses.
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"Rick Walker’s" is like a portal into another world. It's my go to sources in Boston for Western shirts, vintage Levis, secondhand belts & cowboy hats.
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"Bobby From Boston" is a vintage menswear shop offering a range of leather jackets, new old stock blue jeans, vests and many more that a gentleman needs...
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The "Boston Athenaeum" is an independent library praised for its architecture, history and collection. Reading by the windows on a sunny day? My bliss.
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Don’t miss Schlesinger Library on Harvard’s campus, a hidden gem in Boston, for an enriching experience of women’s works. Look for original manuscripts!
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Union Park, located near downtown, was designed in the mid-19th century, inspired by English-style residential squares. Come for a tranquil retreat!
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Sip of Joy, a cozy family-run café in South End, blends Turkish and American flavors, offering flawless coffee, pastries, and a peaceful retreat.
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Arlington Street Church in Boston houses the world's largest themed collection of Tiffany stained glass windows — an unmistakeble artistic marvel.
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The Harvard Museum of Natural History's Glass Flowers exhibit showcases 4,300 stunning glass plant models, crafted by the Blaschkas between 1887 and 1936.
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Step into Boston’s Puppet Free Library on Newbury Street, where over 200 vibrant puppets await, spreading joy through lending since 1976.
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Rouvalis Flowers in Beacon Hill charms every season with stunning blooms, dried arrangements, and gifts — perfect for adding beauty to any Boston day.
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