Architecture, engineering, and digital storytelling are joined in a dynamic tribute to Northeastern’s legacy.
By their nature, archways are interactive; they invite us in and encourage us to engage while passing through. For the Bernard M. Gordon Tribute to Engineering Leadership Archway, we wanted to build upon this idea by adding a layer of dynamic content. The result is an immersive outdoor space that invites students and visitors to become part of Northeastern’s legacy of engineering innovation.
Positioned outside the Snell Engineering Center, the Bernard M. Gordon Tribute houses two LCD screens and an array of bright LEDs in its 13-foot archway. We created visual narratives that bring these screens to life with the stories of engineers like Dean Kamen and Kelly Johnson. Designed to withstand the unforgiving Northeast weather, the portal is housed in an aircraft grade exoskeleton and controlled by an intelligent internal cooling system.
