Article source: Behnisch Architekten

Designed by Behnisch Architekten, Harvard University’s new Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) is a dynamic lab for research and learning. Its forward-looking design reflects the advanced, world-class spatial and technological solutions of its faculty and staff who are meeting the complex, changing requirements of scientific inquiry. The cornerstone building of the school’s new Allston Campus, located directly across the Charles River from Harvard’s 300-year home in Cambridge, the 544,000-square-foot research and teaching facility housing the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) sets a distinctive architectural tone for future development in one of Boston’s last undeveloped neighborhoods. Charged with becoming the “healthiest building on the Harvard campus,” the SEC establishes the university’s commitment to sustainability, cutting-edge academic and research activity, and high-quality urban design.

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• Architects: Behnisch Architekten
• Project: Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex
• Location: 150 Western Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts 02134, USA
• Client: The President and Fellows of Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, USA
• Planning und Construction: 2006-2009, Redesign 2014-2021
• Gross area: 50,539 m² / 544,000 ft²
  
• Volume: 495.494 m³ / 17.498.213 ft³
  
• Gross site area: 217,800 ft² / 5 acres
• Competition: 2006, 1^st prize

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