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Harvard Allston Science Complex

Harvard Allston Science Complex Rendering of Building I
Rendering of Building I of the Harvard Allston Science Complex
looking Southwest from Western Avenue

What it is:

 Science Complex

Location:

 Western Avenue, Allston, MA

Program Area:

 589,000 sq. ft.

Above Ground Area:

 537,000 sq. ft.

Below Ground Area:

 52,000 sq. ft.

Primary Users:
  • Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute

  • Systems Biology

  • Bioengineering

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    Architect/Design Team:

    		 Behnisch Architekten, Germany
    Payette Associates, Massachusetts
    Stephen Stimson Associates, Massachusetts

    Status:

    		 Concept Design available online.

    Additional Information:

    »Harvard Allston Science Complex Cooperation Agreement and Fact SheetUnder "What's new at the BRA"

    »Description of Proposed Public Realm Improvements
    Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 10/22/07, PDF 670 Kb

    »Allston Development Group Presentation Summary on Community Benefits Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 09/26/07, PDF 780 Kb

    »Harvard Allston Task Force Draft Community Benefits Matrix- Updated September 26, 2007 Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 09/26/07, PDF 4Mb

    » Allston Development Group Presentation on Proposed Public Realm Community Benefits Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 09/10/07, PDF 1Mb

    »Allston Development Group Presentation on Proposed Education Community Benefits Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 08/13/07, PDF 325 Kb

    Environmental Notification Form (ENF) submitted to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, MEPA Office October 4, 2007

    Preliminary Drainage Report for Harvard's Allston First Science Complex October 4, 2007

    »June 27, 2007 Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting Handout

    »June 11, 2007 Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting Handout

    »VHB Transportation Status Report: Harvard Allston Science ComplexHarvard Allston Task Force Meeting 06/11/07, PDF 1Mb

    »Harvard Allston Science Complex Design Presentation by Stefan Behnisch Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 06/11/07, PDF 4Mb

    »VHB Allston Science Complex Construction Traffic Management Plan Presentation Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting 05/23/07, PDF 1Mb

    » Behnisch Architekten presentation to the Harvard Allston Task Force 04/09/07, PDF 1Mb
    » Behnisch Architeckten submits early design ideas for Science Complex Harvard Gazette, 09/14/06

    » Stefan Behnisch explores Harvard's architectural past and present, and considers the future Harvard Gazette, 06/08/06

    » Harvard University takes first science, arts steps in Allston Harvard Gazette, 02/17/06

    Next Update:

    		 Schematic Design forthcoming

    Submit your comments:

    		 adg_designforum@harvard.edu

    Submissions: 

    		 Project Notification Form (10/27/06, PDF 33Mb)

    Concept Design (9/12/06, PDF 7Mb)

    Draft Project Impact Report

    HUAM Arts Center


    Museum Site Aerial View

    What it is:

    		Art Center including gallery, curatorial, conservation, administration, study center and collection.

    Location:

    		 224 Western Avenue

    Program Area:

    		 125,000 - 135,000 sq. ft.

    Above Ground Area:

    		 80,000 sq. ft.

    Primary Users:

    		 Harvard University Art Museums (HUAM)

    Architect/Design Team:

    		Daly Genik Architects, California
    CBT, Massachusetts
    StoSS Landscape Urbanism, Massachusetts

    Status:

    		 Concept Design available on line

    Additional Information :

    		» Permanent location for HUAM in Allston selected Harvard Gazette, 12/14/06

    » Architect selected for art center in Allston-Brighton Harvard Gazette, 05/18/06

    Next Update:

    		 Schematic design forthcoming

    Submit your comments:

    		adg_designforum@harvard.edu

    Submissions:  

    		Project Notification Form (12/15/06, PDF 72.6Mb)

    Concept Design (03/01/07, PDF 25.4Mb)

    © 2007, President & Fellows of Harvard University
    Last updated: April, 2007