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Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· 4d

🐈 Happy International Cat Day from Remy, shown here recently in one of his favorite places in the Loeb Library! Remy is enjoying a restful summer, but is looking forward to when the students are back on campus.

A ginger cat is sleeping on a black cushioned chair. The setting appears to be an indoor space with neutral-colored carpet and shelves visible in the background.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· 9d

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· 12d

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· 14d

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· 21d

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.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· 23d

"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· 26d

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 Graduate School of Design@gsd· Jul 13

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· Jul 9

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· Jul 8

📚 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· Jul 7

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· Jul 6

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 Graduate School of Design@gsd· Jul 1

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· Jun 25

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· Jun 22

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· Jun 22

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· Jun 22

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· Jun 21

🌞 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.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· Jun 12

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· Jun 9

Congratulations to the 2026 commencement prizewinners! Today we're featuring Gabriel Geonwoo Bae (MAUD ’26)'s project "Towards Metabolic Circularity in South Korean Housing: From Extraction to Renovation", which won this year's Urban Design Thesis Prize. https://hgsd.us/4eilhjQ

A person adjusts a detailed architectural model of a large building structure resembling high-rise complexes. The model features multiple interconnected towers with numerous windows and a foundation of supporting columns.

A miniature architectural model displays a cluster of modern high-rise buildings. The structures are predominantly green with some blue, set on a white base representing the layout of an urban area. A black curved element suggests a road or pathway. A small pink bridge is visible, adding a touch of color contrast.

A small concrete multi-story model structure features three levels with open sides. Each level has balcony railings and rectangular planters with various small green plants, including succulents. The model has a minimalist design and appears to be an architectural representation.

Flowchart illustrating cement manufacturing and recycling processes. It shows stages like crushing, screening, and cement production, leading to concrete recycling. Arrows indicate the cycle inside Seoul, with labels such as "Cement Manufacturing Process," "Concrete Recycling Process," and "Preservation Material Circularity."

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 28

🎓 This morning, the GSD Class of 2026 gathered with other Harvard graduates in Harvard Yard for the Commencement ceremony. See yourself in these photos? DM us for a tag! Congratulations, everyone! #Harvard26 📸: Katherine Taylor

Graduates in caps and gowns celebrate outdoors, holding flowers and caps aloft. Trees and other graduates are visible in the background.

A group of people in graduation gowns and caps walk in a procession. One person prominently wears a stole with "Pan Asian" inscribed. The setting appears to be an outdoor graduation ceremony.

A graduate in a cap and gown holds a vertical sign reading "DESIGN" during a commencement ceremony at Harvard University. Lush green trees are visible in the background, and other graduates are celebrating nearby.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 27

🎓 The GSD’s 2026 Commencement Exhibition, presented in the Druker Design Gallery and Frances Loeb Library, includes work from all of this year’s graduating students. If you're on campus for commencement, stop by and see the work GSD students produced this academic year!

A detailed architectural model displayed on a table within a busy office environment, featuring complex structures and geometric shapes. The space is filled with tables and workstations under large, industrial-style ceiling beams.

A display of architectural models, including tall, intricate structures in white and pink, stands in front of the trays, revealing an illuminated interior.

Two people stand in a gallery viewing architectural drawings and plans displayed on a wall. In the foreground, there is a detailed, small-scale architectural model of a cityscape on a table.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 16

😴 how we're feeling now that final reviews are over (Work by Nick Lesko, MDes '27, for "Embodied Architectures: Data, Signals, Perception", taught by Katarina Richter-Lunn)

A wooden and metal structure resembling a small server cabinet is placed on a brick surface. In the background, a cat is sleeping on a raised stone ledge. Trees with green leaves are visible behind the ledge.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 7

Stop by the Druker Design Gallery before May 15 to see our exhibition "Designers of Mountain and Water"! We interviewed curator Jungyoon Kim along with Nicholas Harkness, director of the Korea Institute, about the exhibition. https://hgsd.us/4duQKQl

A person stands in front of a detailed architectural model and informational display.

A person is standing near a display table in an exhibition room. The table holds a minimalist architectural model. On the wall behind the table, there are two informational panels with text and images, and a projected image of a grassy landscape. The floor is made of brick.

Aerial view of a pavilion, surrounded by lush green gardens and water features. The surrounding landscape includes roads, buildings, and a highway with multiple overpasses in the background.

A river is seen overflowing onto a nearby park area with green trees and grass. A few people are walking along paths, some with umbrellas. Bridges span the river in the background, under a cloudy sky.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 5

Sonia Sobrino Ralston (MLA ’23) is the Daniel Urban Kiley Teaching Fellow in Landscape Architecture at the GSD. Through her work on installations at MIT, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Venice Biennale, as well as her teaching, Ralston examines the relationship between technology and the natural world

A modern indoor art installation features multiple digital displays showcasing botanical images and patterns. The setup includes curved planters filled with soil and ornamental grasses. The background shows a spacious gallery with large windows and walls displaying diagrams and artwork.

A hand holds up a smartphone outdoors, displaying an image of a tree on its screen. The background features trees with green and orange foliage.

A person with long dark hair is looking thoughtfully at the camera, framed by blurred green and white flowers in the foreground.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· May 1

🎓 Announcing the GSD's 2026 Class Day speaker, Yvonne Farrell! Farrell is co-founder of Grafton Architects, along with Shelley McNamara. Farrell and McNamara shared the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2020, and held the Kenzō Tange Chair at the GSD in 2010.

Portrait of an individual standing in front of a backdrop with historical text. 'Yvonne Farrell Class Day Speaker' is written above. Logos for Harvard University Graduate School of Design are visible at the bottom.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· Apr 29

Final reviews are underway in Gund Hall! As the trays fill with models, students presented projects to instructors and critics for “Second Semester Architecture Core: SITUATE,” taught by Jeffry Burchard, Elle Gerdeman, Elisa Iturbe, Cara Liberatore, Jon Lott, John May, and Khoa Vu.

A display of numerous architectural models on tables at an exhibition. People are observing and interacting with the models. The space is well-lit with a screen visible in the background.

The trays in Gund Hall filled with desks and architectural models. Multiple individuals are working on computers and models. The space has high, slanted windows and exposed beams, creating a bright and creative environment.

A group of people is gathered around a table examining a detailed architectural model. The model is placed at the center, while the surrounding table is cluttered with various architectural drawings and materials. Large whiteboards with sketches are visible in the background. The environment suggests a collaborative design discussion or presentation.

An individual in a white shirt is arranging a detailed architectural model. The setting includes design plans on the wall and a computer screen in the background.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· Apr 22

🌎 Happy #EarthDay! Today we're looking back to our March 26 Open House Lecture with author and environmentalist @billmckibben.bsky.social, where he discussed his new book, Here Comes the Sun. If you missed it, catch the recording on our YouTube channel!

Environmental author and activist Bill McKibben speaks at a podium bearing the text "…sity of Design" (Harvard Graduate School of Design) during his lecture "A Fresh Start for Our Cities." He is wearing a gray fleece vest and glasses, addressing an audience visible in the foreground as silhouettes.

A group of four individuals seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen above displays text about Bill McKibben's lecture titled "A Fresh Start for Our Cities," co-sponsored by The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability.

A group of people attentively sitting in a row, clapping hands, with a blurred background.

Three attendees stand and converse in a bright, white-walled gallery space after a lecture event. A man in a blue plaid blazer and a taller man in a gray fleece vest and glasses are the focal figures, appearing to engage warmly with another guest off to the right.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· Apr 15

Congratulations to Betty Chen (MArch '27), whose film Pagoda won Best Documentary at the 2026 Design Student Film Festival! The film was created in Fall 2024 for the class Architecture of Time, taught by Clara Kraft Isono. Chen worked with Sun Woo Byun (MAUD '26) and Emanuel Cardenas (MArch '26).

A person walking past a doorway under bright sunlight. Another person approaches a dark doorway on the left. A large yellow poster with Chinese characters and the film title "Pagoda" is displayed. The image has a text mentioning "A Film by Betty Chen" and a label that says "Best Documentary Design Student Film Festival 2026".

An individual walks down an alley carrying a plastic bag. Parked cars and the entrance to Bao Bao Bakery are visible in the background.

Two people sitting at a table outdoors, engaged in a card game. Both are wearing jackets and hats, with attention focused on the cards. The background features a dark-colored wall.

A person is standing near a flock of pigeons on a city sidewalk. In the background, another person walks past a large potted plant. The building behind them has a small window and a black tiled wall.

Harvard Graduate School of Design@gsd· Apr 11

It's National Pet Day, which is a good excuse to post some photos of Remy being a kaiju in Elizabeth Whittaker's section of the Architecture Core IV: Relate studio 📸: Autumn Chu