Architecture & Design

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

Mount Vernon, Historic Preservation, and American Politics

Anne Neal Petri promotes George Washington and historic literacy.

by Nell Porter-Brown

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Massachusetts Hall at 300

Harvard’s oldest building at 300

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Widener Library Overlooked Designer

Widener Library’s overlooked designer

by John S. Rosenberg

Blackstone River Valley sights and activities

Tracing America’s industrial roots in the Blackstone River Valley

by Nell Porter-Brown

Remembering Henry Cobb, Architect of CGIS

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

Tips for increasing the value of your home

Increasing your property’s value

by Kara Baskin

Winter in Provincetown

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

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Harvard Cabin on Mount Washington

The Harvard Mountaineering Club’s Mount Washington cabin

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Map Room Tea Lounge at BPL

The Boston Public Library’s cozy winter hideout

by Nell Porter-Brown

In Somerville, Bow Market’s unique vibe

Somerville’s Bow Market makes its mark.

by Nell Porter-Brown