Architecture & Design

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

Room filled with furniture made from tightly rolled newspaper sheets.

A Paper House In Massachusetts

The 1920s Rockport cottage reflects resourceful ingenuity.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Scenic view of historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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

Provincetown harbor in the winter

Winter In Provincetown

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

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Mount Washington cabin in the snow

The Harvard Cabin On Mount Washington

The Harvard Mountaineering Club’s Mount Washington cabin

by Nell Porter-Brown

Cozy Map Room Tea Lounge with books, bar, and vaulted ceiling

The Map Room Tea Lounge at Bpl

The Boston Public Library’s cozy winter hideout

by Nell Porter-Brown

Bow Street’s festive courtyard lit up at night.

In Somerville, Bow Market’s Unique Vibe

Somerville’s Bow Market makes its mark.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Preserving Craft and Farm Skills at Sanborn Mills Farm

Promoting craftsmanship and agrarian skills in an idyllic New Hampshire setting

by Nell Porter-Brown

Five flutists playing together on stage

The Artlab Debuts

The ArtLab debuts.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The “Rocking Horse Graveyard,” in Lincoln, Massachusetts

New England’s Oddities

Exploring New England’s more unusual sites with J.W. Ocker

by Nell Porter-Brown