Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Location: Cambridge, MA
Project Type: Renovation
Duration: 24 months
Square Footage: 55,000 sf – Renovation

13,000 sf – Addition
Partners: Annum Architects

Built in 1911, Swartz Hall is Harvard University’s only major Collegiate Gothic structure. The renovation added a two-story addition that features a glass facade, dining commons, and a 200-seat multipurpose space. The old stack wing, originally containing five levels of book shelving, was removed to create three levels of classrooms and workplaces, as well as a new multifaith space. The building was completely rehabilitated, internally insulated, and retrofitted with new high-performance windows, and worn stained glass windows were repaired throughout the building.

Recognition

Partners for Sacred Place 2024 Faith & Form International Awards Religious Architecture: Renovation Honor Award
Architect’s Newspaper 2023 Best of Design Awards Honorable Mention – Religious Category
2023 New England Architecture Awards – Educational Category Merit Award
2022 American Architecture Award – Honorable Mention
Preservation Massachusetts Preservation Awards 2022 Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award
Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Awards Honorable Mention for Building Renovation

People sitting in seating area outside of Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Seating area and fireplace inside Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Classroom inside Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Room with tables and chairs in Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Chairs organized in a circle in Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Small conference room with chalkboards in Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

Outdoor seating areas at Harvard Divinity School – Swartz Hall

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