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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2d ago

Andrew M. Schwartz (MLA II ’26)'s 2026 Landscape Architecture Thesis Prize project, "Reclaiming Oblivion: Sacral Assemblies in Poletown, Detroit," imagines the future post-industrial landscape of Detroit’s General Motors Assembly Plant. https://hgsd.us/4w4kcmP

A modern interior space with large windows and black floor tiles. The room features display panels with architectural drawings, tables with objects, and a unique sculpture made of dark, angular pieces arranged on the floor. A staircase is visible outside the windows.

The image shows a detailed architectural model of a bridge structure. It features numerous vertical supports and a main horizontal span, set against a textured, concrete-like surface. The design emphasizes a minimalist aesthetic with thin, linear elements.

On the left, a series of detailed, grayscale architectural design illustrations showcase a building and various landscape layouts. Each illustration is systematically labeled and depicts different stages or variations of the project. On the right, a close-up photograph displays a textured, miniature model landscape featuring rows of small trees arranged meticulously on a terrain.

The image shows three architectural floor plans. The first plan features labeled areas and sections. The second plan highlights similar sections with annotations. The third plan emphasizes a darkened outline without detailed labels.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 6d ago

Design Discovery has been off to a great start! Every summer, the program welcomes 150+ students from across the country and the world, students from all backgrounds engage with their chosen discipline: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning + Design. https://hgsd.us/4vU6C4Y

A group of people stand in front of a blackboard placing colorful sticky notes on it. The words "Transmit" and "Transform" are partially visible on the blackboard.

A group of people are seated around two desk tables full of papers and drafting supplies, engaged in discussion or collaborative work. The room has large windows in the background.

Workstations with wooden desks and black chairs in the Harvard GSD trays. Blue tote bags with a white 'H' on them are placed on each desk.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last wk.

Congratulations to Montréale Jones @montreale_13, who won the 2026 Clifford Wong Prize in Housing Design for the project "Rows and Bows: An Intergenerational Housing Framework Organized Through Shared Environmental Rhythms"! https://hgsd.us/4w9mtNS

A modern, tiered building with green, box-like structures featuring large glass windows, housing lush plants. It stands beside a historic castle-like building. People are walking and sitting in a spacious, tree-lined plaza in front.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2w ago

Excited for this event featuring GSD's Karen Korellis Reuther!

Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston@portersqbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tonight in Cambridge, at 7PM Judith Brown Clarke discusses Man-Made: How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out & How We Can Make it Right with author Karen Korellis Reuther. RSVPs are very helpful!

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2w ago

This spring, 20 GSD students were gifted pairs of the new Air Jordan 1 High OG x V.A.A. and copies of The Virgil Reader, Volume 001 from the Virgil Abloh Archive! (First photo is Abloh at the GSD from his 2017 lecture "Insert Complicated Title Here.") https://hgsd.us/4wOBTqW

Virgil Abloh stands at a podium labeled "Harvard University Graduate School of Design," speaking and gesturing with hands spread. Two sneakers are displayed on the podium. Abloh is wearing a denim jacket.

This image shows a stylish pair of Off-White x Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers. The shoes are predominantly white with light blue accents, featuring the signature Off-White design elements such as "AIR" text on the midsole and an orange zip-tie on the side.

A person is holding a pink program for the Harvard Graduate School Class of 2023 diploma ceremony. They are seated on a white folding chair, and a pair of white sneakers and brick flooring are visible.

An open book displays two pages. On the left page, an individual is seated, wearing a t‑shirt that reads, "ABUSE OF FLOWER COMES AS NO SURPRISE!" On the right page, a pink exercise ball is on the floor with an EU flag behind it on the wall.

Dezeen @dezeen.com · 2w ago

Product design desperately needs to drop the notion that things can be made based on an "average-sized" human being, writes Karen Korellis Reuther. https://www.dezeen.com/2026/07/21/man-made-book-karen-korellis-reuther-opinion/

"Women are living in a physical world that is too often designed without them in mind"

Product design needs to drop the notion that things can be made based on an "average-sized" human being, writes Karen Korellis Reuther.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2w ago

"Mindful Urbanism: Buddhist Frameworks and Bhutan’s Model of City-Building" by Adin Becker (MUP ’26) won the GSD's 2026 Thesis Prize in Urban Planning and Design! https://hgsd.us/4w9BHlR

A small, intricately designed monastery, known as the Paro Taktsang, is nestled into a rocky cliff face. The structure features traditional Bhutanese architecture with ornately decorated exterior walls and a golden spire. Surrounding vegetation consists of sparse trees and shrubs on rugged terrain.

A group of elephants walking along a gravel path near a cluster of trees. Buildings with flags are visible in the background. The sky is at sunset, casting a warm glow over the scene.

An individual with white hair is seated on a cushion on a wooden floor, holding a prayer wheel in a modest room. The room has pink walls with photographs and a window with floral curtains.

Two people are using wooden tools to pound grain in a traditional stone mortar outside. They are standing on grass, and a weathered wall is in the background. A wooden ladder leans against the wall.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 3w ago

Congrats to Maggie Martin (MArch I '26), the winner of the 2026 James Templeton Kelley Prize for her Master of Architecture I thesis, "Building Resilience Out of Air: Reimagining a Typology of Thin Shell Air-Formed Shelters"! https://hgsd.us/4uWSLu1

A display of architectural scale models on a wooden table. The models feature a curved, futuristic design with multiple structures and sections, accompanied by a large, white organic-shaped object. The background has a curtain.

Abstract art collage featuring various architectural elements with smooth, wave-like structures and textured surfaces, presented against contrasting black and white backgrounds.

This image is a spread from a magazine or book featuring articles and images about architectural structures. The first page shows buildings resembling domes with brief descriptions. The second page includes diagrams with various configurations of circular shapes. The third page is titled "Disaster Shelters" and contains images of domed structures used in emergencies. Additional pages contain photographs and text related to dome architecture and form.

The image shows a comparison of six colorful balloon-like shapes on the left and six corresponding white, round, abstract sculptures on the right. Each pair features similar patterns and forms, with colors including yellow, pink, green, orange, red, and blue.

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · 3w ago

Property insurance costs are a threat to multifamily affordable housing. Recent @gsd.harvard.edu graduate Ariella Amit shares what multifamily affordable housing owners and developers can do to manage high property insurance costs. @neighborworks.bsky.social www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/managin...

Managing Property Insurance Costs in Multifamily Affordable Housing Organizations

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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 3w ago

José Antonio “Tony” Gómez-Ibáñez, Derek C. Bok Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy, Emeritus, died on June 10, 2026. On the GSD website, we've gathered several remembrances of Tony from colleagues and former students. https://hgsd.us/4aR1WoZ

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 4w ago

Congratulations to Ellen Peirson @epeirson.bsky.social, the winner of the 2026 Wheelwright Prize for “Ultra-Processed Kitchens: Infrastructures of Extraction in the Home”! The $100,000 prize supports investigative approaches to contemporary architecture. https://hgsd.us/4yhZzpi

This image features a person with curly hair. Text over the image reads: "2026 Wheelwright Winner, Ellen Peirson." At the bottom, the logos for Harvard University Graduate School of Design are displayed.

A surreal image featuring two hands at the top, one holding a fork and the other a knife, as if poised to eat. Below, there is a construction scene with a dump truck and an excavator working in a sandy quarry near a small body of water. The background shows a clear sky and trees.

A surreal image shows a hand holding a brush cleaning a pan, with ocean waves splashing around. A faucet appears to pour water onto the scene, blending kitchen and seascape elements.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 4w ago

📚 Need some ideas for summer reading? Check out our roundup of recently published books from GSD affiliates, highlighting topics that range from world expos to immigrant life in the United States to the ways that product design centers men at the expense of women. https://hgsd.us/4vPEO2i

Purple book cover titled "ALTERNATIVE NATURE." Below, "Yoonjin Park" and "Jungyoon Kim" are listed. At the bottom, it reads "Landscape Architecture of PARKKIM." The background has a soft, abstract pattern with star shapes.

A historical black and white photo of the base of the Eiffel Tower. The scene is lively with people walking and a glimpse of architecture in the background. Large text overlay reads: "Volume 1. Expos as Great Urban Projects. Understanding Expos in an Urbanizing World. Present and Future."

A small, modern cabin with large windows and a sleek roof is nestled in a misty forest. Surrounding the cabin are tall, dense trees and thick foliage, creating a serene and natural environment.

Two hands holding an open magazine with text and images. The left page shows various handwritten notes in different languages. The right page features text about Dutch figures, including former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The background is covered with yellow books, each displaying the number 69 and a white label.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 4w ago

Joseph Henry (@loebfellowship.bsky.social '24) chats with @archpaper.com about his position with the City of Boston as the chief of arts and culture: "There’s a tradition in Boston of people coming here to figure things out, and trying to solve problems, both politically and creatively."

AN talks with Joseph Henry, Boston's new chief of arts and culture

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu named Joseph Henry as the city's new chief of arts in culture in May. Today, Henry is working on a project that promises long-term, affordable music rehearsal space combined with public housing in Brighton.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 4w ago

The GSD's Karen Korellis Reuther has worked in the design industry for more than 40 years for companies including Reebok and Nike. Her new book is “MAN-MADE: How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out, and How We Can Make It Right.”

Cover of the book "Man-Made" by Karen Korellis Reuther. The title is in large pink and red text on a dark background. Subtitle reads: "How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out, and How We Can Make It Right."

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

Hana Khurshid (MDE '26) and Steffek Rainey (MDE ’26) won this year's Master in Design Engineering Thesis Prize for their project Preta--a series of carbon-negative products, including a bathroom sink, composed of a material derived from organic waste. https://hgsd.us/4uTyaa7

A matte black, minimalist faucet and circular basin on a round surface against a plain background.

A grid of 25 circular images depicting different dark materials and textures, each resembling various forms of charcoal or asphalt.

Two individuals are standing in a well-lit room with wooden tables. They are wearing dark clothing and smiling at the camera.

A mushroom-shaped concrete lamp with a textured surface sits on a plain background. A cord extends from its base.

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · last mo.

In a new @gsd.harvard.edu magazine essay, @magdamaaoui.bsky.social & @airbrycki.bsky.social unpack how the Massachusetts’ MBTA Communities Act is playing out across the state. While compliance with the law looks high, their research shows more nuance. www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/mbt...

Why Assessing the MBTA Communities Act Is More Complicated Than You Think

New Harvard GSD research shows that compliance with the Massachusetts transit-linked zoning law is more widespread than the media depicts.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

What makes a neighborhood "authentic"? The GSD's Stephen F. Gray says: "You can’t theme your way into it. Authenticity describes both the buildings and the people inside them, which means giving the people who live there, or will live there, the standing to shape what gets built."

What makes a neighborhood ‘authentic’ — Harvard Gazette

Urban designer explains why developers who try to manufacture cool spaces are bound to fail.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

Registration is now open for the GSD Comeback! Alumni and friends are invited to return to campus and experience the collective energy of the GSD community on September 25–26, 2026. Register by Sunday, July 19, to receive the early-bird rate. https://hgsd.us/4ao7Uxo

The image shows an interior of a modern architectural space with large windows. Two individuals are on an industrial‑style staircase. One walks up, and another is on a lower level with boxes. The text “GSD COME BACK” and dates “9.25‑9.26” are prominently displayed.

An indoor setting with various design equipment and dried plants on shelves. A bold circular text overlay reads "GSD COMEBACK." The environment appears creative and organized.

Modern interior space with tall windows and two large classical columns. Bold yellow text reads "GSD COMEBACK" and "REGISTRATION OPEN!"

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

GSD's Diane E. Davis, who taught Raman at MIT: “I teach that to my students in planning at Harvard that you can’t be a good planner unless you know politics. What I’ll also say is you can’t be a good politician, can’t be a good mayor unless you know seriously the planning profession is.”

The Harvard Crimson@theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · last mo.

The Crimson spoke with former classmates and professors of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, who recalled an undergraduate focused on the same questions that now define her bid for mayor. Theresa F. Bartelme and Uy B. Pham report. www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

Timeline cleanse: peaceful night view of Gund from photographer Anita Kan

The image shows the trays in Gund Hall, featuring its distinctive glass façade and illuminated interior at night. The building's unique triangular design is visible, with tables and chairs on an outdoor terrace in the foreground.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

The @nytimes.com writes about a new theater for Hudson Valley Shakespeare designed by Studio Gang, led by Jeanne Gang, Kajima Professor in Practice of Architecture at the GSD! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/theater/hudson-valley-shakespeare-catskills.html

The image shows an aerial view of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare venue in a scenic landscape. The building features a unique roof design and is surrounded by lush greenery. In the background, hills and a body of water are visible under a cloudy sunset sky.

A wide, illuminated structure set within a grassy area is shown at twilight. The building has a distinctive, curved roof and open sides with seating visible inside. A person sits on a rock in the foreground, gazing at the structure. Trees are visible in the background.

A modern architectural structure with wooden beams and triangular supports, featuring a covered walkway. The design includes open spaces and large windows, allowing natural light to filter through. Outdoor areas are visible in the background.

An open-air wooden amphitheater with two people standing on stage. The structure features a prominent wooden roof and tiered seating. The background shows a scenic view of green fields and distant hills.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

Congrats to Ella Claire Larkin (MArch II ’26), whose project "Revisiting the Seokbinggo" won the 2026 James Templeton Kelley Prize for the Master of Architecture II program! The project reflects the transformation of Seoul's Han River since the 1988 Summer Olympics.

A person's hands are adjusting pieces on a detailed architectural model of a modern urban scene. There are elevated roadways and small representations of trees. The background is a plain, soft white.

A small architectural model of a modern structure on a grassy field. The model includes a white rectangular building with a flat surface extending outward like a platform and several small, leafless plants around it. There's a yellow mini vehicle on the platform. Inset at the top left is an architectural diagram labeled "2007 Carver's Model with John Marx."

A detailed architectural model showcasing a complex urban design with various building structures, including a large modernist block, smaller geometric buildings, and elevated pathways. A transparent overlay displays a diagram with red lines, showing an architectural feature or walkway. The model emphasizes spatial relationships in a densely built environment.

A miniature architectural model depicting a modern industrial complex with several rectangular structures, smokestacks, and adjacent roadways. Above the model, there is a hand-drawn sketch of a similar layout taped to the wall for reference. The color scheme is predominantly white and gray.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · last mo.

The GSD is pleased to announced the promotions of Jenny French and Elizabeth Christoforetti to Associate Professors in Practice of Architecture. In addition, Amy Whitesides has been appointed Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture. Congrats! https://hgsd.us/4aKJGNK

A person with short brown hair, wearing a dark top, stands in front of a neutral background. Text on the image reads: "Elizabeth Christoforetti, Associate Professor in Practice of Architecture."

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2mo ago

🌞 Happy solstice! Drop by the peaceful Gund backyard if you're around campus. We're missing all the students but enjoying some beautiful summer vibes.

A modern building with glass and concrete architecture partially obscured by green leafy branches. The building has a small circular glass entrance labeled "Chauhaus." The foreground features a well-maintained lawn and traffic cones on the pathway.

Rice Sustainability Institute @ricesustainability.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations Brittany Utting, @gsd.harvard.edu Wheelwright Prize finalist 👏✨ Utting’s work focuses on architecture and environmental care, exploring spatial and technical practices of climate research. Read more: https://bit.ly/43qc43R #WheelwrightPrize #SustainableArchitecture

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2mo ago

In the Spring 2026 studio “Hope & Change: The Obama Presidential Center and Gateway to the Woodlawn Neighborhood”, taught by Maurice Cox and Avis Devine, students developed district-scaled development plans for the eastern section of Woodlawn abutting the Obama Presidential Center. hgsd.us/44mTPMU

Designing an Inclusive Urbanism for the Obama Presidential Center

Maurice Cox’s studio at the Harvard Graduate School of Design charts the future of the Obama Presidential Center’s Chicago neighborhood.

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Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Home prices are up 54% since 2020, and the median existing single-family sales price is 5x the median household income. Meanwhile, 22.7 million renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Our new report is out today; 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 @ 𝟰𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧. www.jchs.harvard.edu/state-nation...

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 report, out today, reveals 22.7 million cost-burdened renters, record-low mobility, and home sales at 30-year lows as Americans struggle with affordability. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2mo ago

The exhibition Imagining BEST Products, at the Branch Museum of Design in Richmond, VA, grew out of “Architecture’s Audience,” a spring '26 course taught by Don O’Keefe (MArch ’20). Students helped with research and design, models, timelines, and interpretive materials. https://hgsd.us/3QzzKQp

A gallery room with ornate ceiling features a red wall displaying the letters "BEST" prominently. Various architectural photos and models are mounted on the wall, with additional models displayed on white tables. Elegant chandeliers provide lighting.

A white architectural model of the Best Products building is displayed against a vibrant red wall. The model features a flat roof and minimalist design. Various photographs are mounted on the wall behind it.

A bright gallery room with large windows features a colorful abstract painting with red, white, and green shapes, and a sculpture spelling "BEST" in red letters. Long tables display various artworks and documents. The walls have framed pictures and text panels. The ambiance is well-lit and spacious.

Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 2mo ago

Congratulations to One Block Away, a team of Master in Real Estate (MRE) students, for advancing to the build phase of the inaugural Housing Innovation Challenge! hgsd.us/3QtIJCC

Harvard GSD Team Advances to Build Phase of National Housing Innovation Challenge

A team of students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Master in Real Estate (MRE) program has been selected as one of 10 teams advancing to the build phase of the inaugural Housing Innovatio...

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