Architecture & Design

Explore Harvard’s role in shaping architecture and design—on campus and around the globe.

One of Harvard’s Oldest Structures Is Hiding Behind a Beer Garden

A crumbling wall in Harvard Square holds centuries of the city’s story, if you know how to read it.

by Olivia Farrar

Artist Rick Lowe speaks at Harvard Graduate School of Design's 2015 Class Day

The Houston-based public artist addressed graduates and their families.

by Stephanie Garlock

Rick Lowe of Project Row Houses at Harvard Design School Class Day 2015

The founder of Houston’s Project Row Houses is a pioneer in social-practice art.

Modernist homes in Lexington and Cape Cod

Bauhaus-inspired architects built their domestic visions in Lexington and on Cape Cod.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Public Interest Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design

A public interest movement redefines architecture.

by Stephanie Garlock

Harvard's Winthrop House renovation to include five-story addition to Gore Hall

Renovation will include a five-story addition to Gore Hall.

by Jonathan Shaw

Program in architecture studies links Graduate School of Design and College

Design becomes a hands-on “study of culture itself” in the undergraduate architecture studies track.

by Stephanie Garlock

Developments in greening Harvard, green cities research, and divestment debates

As debates continue over divestment, Harvard events highlight progress on campus sustainability and climate research.

Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts challenge conference at Harvard

Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts inaugural challenge conference.

A preview of the Harvard Art Museums

Welcoming the University community through a series of special talks and celebrations, the Harvard Art Museums re-introduce themselves.

Ross Miller makes public art around Boston

Ross Miller’s public art in overlooked places captivates viewers.

by Stephanie Garlock