In The Public Interior as Idea and Project, Mark Pimlott defines the machine as a metaphor representing spaces that guide human behavior, optimize social flows, and manage efficiency. Its spatial organization structures user’s movement and perception to achieve maximum efficiency and predictability. The main indicator of a contemporary machine’s efficiency is its adaptability, which allows it to combine different uses while preserving the integrity of design.
The Student Center is the main engine of the machine-university. It comprises various functions and uses, which are themselves machines, designed to maximize its efficiency. It transforms students into active participants of university life.