This new multi-disciplinary research building for neurosciences, bio-engineering, systems biology, and computational analysis has become a model for a new generation of research environments that emphasize collaborative learning. It also defines a new campus yard—replacing World War II-era structures on the north edge of the campus—and creates an important link between Harvard and the adjacent Cambridge community.

Project Facts

Completion Year: 2008
Site Area: 144,000 ft²
Project Area: 530,000 ft²
Building Height: 90 ft
Number of Stories: 4

Project Awards

2010 • AIA - Boston Society of Architects • Harleston Parker Medal: Finalist
2010 • Structural Engineers Association of California • Award of Excellence: New Construction Category
2010 • Structural Engineers Association of Northern California • Award of Merit: New Construction
2009 • AGC of Massachusetts • Build New England Award
2009 • Boston Society of Architects • Higher Education Design Award
2009 • International Interior Design Association - Northern California Chapter • Merit Award
2009 • R&D Magazine • Lab of the Year Award: High Honors
2008 • Chicago Athenaeum • American Architecture Award