Masters School – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center

Marvel’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York, seamlessly merges contemporary design with historic elements to foster collaborative, STEM-focused education through its inviting and multifunctional spaces.

Firm
  • area / size 21,050 sqft
  • Completed 2023
  • Location Dobbs Ferry, New York, , United States
  • Type Schools,

    • The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) at Masters School is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to STEM-focused education. The architectural design blends contemporary elements with the historic campus language. The building is organized along the same principle as the “Harkness Method” of collaborative nonhierarchical instruction.

    The IEC serves as a social nexus, encompassing tech learning spaces, wood and metal shops, a laser and 3D print room, and inviting lounge areas. It centralizes STEM learning, showcasing student achievements to the public. The heart of the IEC is the central 3-story atrium – the “Innovation Lounge” – meant to facilitate community gatherings and discussions. The program organization maximizes connections between interior and exterior, promoting shared use of technical spaces and encouraging interdisciplinary interactions.

    Design: Marvel
    Marvel Design Team: Lissa So, Jennifer Olson, Magnus Westergren, Caroline Frantz, Ana Cubillos, Chit Yee Ng
    Photography: Joshua Simpson, Ashok Sinha