Architecture & Design

Garden view of Aspet, with vibrant flower beds and Mount Ascutney in the background.

Harvard Squared | May-June 2025

Basking in the Beaux-Arts

Park offers art, nature, and history in New Hampshire

by Nell Porter-Brown

An aerial view (taken by a drone) of the south side of Harvard’s new science and engineering complex, in a perspective looking northwest toward the stadium

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

“A 500-Year Building”

A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally

by Jonathan Shaw

Majestic twentieth-century stone castle perched on Gloucester coastline

Harvard Squared | November-December 2020

A Man and His Castle

Gothic surroundings, spiritualism, and science: Hammond Castle Museum’s eclectic appeal

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Squared | November-December 2020

Artful Gifts

Holiday gifts that support the arts

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard History & Traditions |

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Massachusetts Hall

John Harvard's Journal | July-August 2020

Icon

Harvard’s oldest building at 300

by John S. Rosenberg

Architectural plan for Widener Library

John Harvard's Journal | May-June 2020

Character Count

Widener Library’s overlooked designer

by John S. Rosenberg

Scenic view of historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Harvard Squared | May-June 2020

Historic Threads

Tracing America’s industrial roots in the Blackstone River Valley

by Nell Porter-Brown

University News |

Remembering Henry Cobb, Architect of CGIS

The celebrated architect and Design School professor died earlier this week. 

Harvard Squared | March-April 2020

Home Sweeter Home

Increasing your property’s value

by Kara Baskin

Provincetown harbor in the winter

Harvard Squared | January-February 2020

Provincetown in the Off-Off Season

Just enough art, culture, terrific food, and lively conversation....

by Nell Porter-Brown