MB architecture sets a prefabricated multi-purpose container in bard college, new york

with a budget slightly over $200,000 MB architecture found a solution for the new york bard college media lab. the building is prefabricated and takes only half a day to install with no more on-site work than the pouring of concrete foundation walls.

as a prototype, MB architecture’s the container offers schools and universities an affordable solution to their urgent classroom space needs, while providing flexible space for various programs and events. by adding a large pivoting garage door that opens to a quad, the main room — a 17’ tall space — will transform to a stage-set for performances, concerts and theatrical events, engaging the quad and ensuring a productive relationship between the building and campus at large.

project info:

project name: bard media lab

architecture: mb architecture (previously maziar behrooz architecture)

lead architect:maziarbehrooz

fabricator: snapspace solutions

client: bard college department of experimental humanities

client representative: jeff katz

location: bard college, new york

size: 960 sqf

program: media lab