Some think it looks like a greenhouse that tried to swallow a boat (most don't), but that's not the lasting impression. RPI describes the building in matter-of-fact manner:
EMPAC’s 220,000 square-foot center is a signature work of architecture
that brings together four main venues as well as many smaller studios
and lab spaces under one roof. All can be used independently and
simultaneously, allowing EMPAC to present events, host student
gatherings, and dedicate space to research and residencies – all at one
time. EMPAC includes many firsts and exceptional attributes in the
fields of acoustics, structural integrity, theatrical presentation, and
digital media. High-bandwidth computer, audio and video networks create a
technical infrastructure unlike any other performing arts centers. And,
when linked to Rensselaer’s CCNI supercomputer, EMPAC’s superb venues
provide opportunities for research that surpass those of most other
media research centers.
The description doesn't begin to convey its wonder. Make it a destination. Soon.
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