Architecture & Design

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

Boston Board Approves Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus Framework

City planners adopt principles to guide future development of the commercial innovation district in Allston.

by Jonathan Shaw

A tour of the reimagined Fogg art museum

A central courtyard and a glass roof transmit natural light to the heart of the museum.

Harvard urban planner Judith Grant Long studies sports facilities

The associate professor of urban planning studies sports facilities and their impact.

Elizabeth Greenspan explores the rebuilding of the Twin Towers in her new book

Elizabeth Greenspan explores the rebuilding of the Twin Towers in her new book Battle for Ground Zero.

by Craig Lambert

A new Nieman Foundation e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates

A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new reports

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new faculty reports

Richard Saul Wurman TED talks founder speaks at Design School Class Day 2013

The TED talks founder spoke at the Design School's Class Day

Micro apartments are popping up in San Francisco and Boston

Tiny apartments are on the rise in cities like San Francisco and Boston.

Recent books by E.O. Wilson, Ezekiel Emanuel, Elliott Abrams, and more

Recent books with Harvard connections

“My Micro NY” units were created by three Harvard GSD alumni

With micro-units, three GSD alumni hope to revolutionize apartment living in New York City.

by Laura Levis

The Design School celebrates the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

Eduard Sekler opened an exhibition on the architecture of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts with a talk on its architect.