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The Impact of Design on Collaboration and Serendipity in a Unique Building at MIT
The chapter delves into the innovative design of a building at the Strauss Center at MIT, focusing on how it enhances serendipitous interactions among diverse groups by strategically reshaping physical spaces to encourage collaboration. By incorporating communal areas like a copy shop and fitness center, the design intentionally creates congested zones that foster unexpected connections, highlighting the value of spatial organization in catalyzing novel outcomes within institutions.