Old Quincy Construction

Construction workers continue renovation of Old Quincy on June 27. The renewal of the building is scheduled to be completed by August when students return to Harvard for the fall semester.

Old Leverett Construction

Old Leverett House stands amid construction on June 27. The renovation of McKinlock Hall has been underway since immediately after Commencement, according to Faculty of Arts and Sciences spokesperson Colin Manning.

House Renewal Construction Update

With the renovation of Old Quincy reaching its final weeks, construction on Leverett’s McKinlock Hall is heating up.

Over the last few decades, current and former administrators say, the resident dean position has evolved from a role that equally balanced academic and administrative work to one that entails a sometimes overwhelming list of bureaucratic duties.

Some students say that the dearth of private common rooms in Old Quincy, the first building to undergo renovation under House renewal, does not allow them to socialize on their own terms.

As Harvard undertakes extensive renovations on its undergraduate Houses, spatial changes intended to improve the quality of physical accommodations have the potential to alter the way students interact with their community.

The Entryway Reimagined

Changes to the spatial arrangement of the Houses may also dramatically change the way students use these spaces.

A large chunk of House Renewal's $1 billion to $1.3 billion price tag is expected to be funded by the upcoming capital campaign.

College Looks To Profit from Capital Campaign

Several upcoming projects—including the renovation of all 12 of Harvard’s residential Houses, the expansion of financial aid initiatives, and the construction of a new student center—suggest that a sizable chunk of the capital campaign’s proceeds will ultimately benefit undergraduates.

No Monkeying Around With Lev's Monkey Bread

Platter after platter of monkey bread seemed to materialize out of thin air and disappear in a matter of minutes at Leverett House's Masters' open house on Monday. Monkey bread lovers will have to forgo the backdrop of oriental rugs, a grand piano, and picture-perfect views of Boston to eat their beloved delicacy for approximately the next six months.

Despite Renovations, Upperclassmen Spurn Old Quincy

When Old Quincy reopens its doors in the fall after a year of construction, it will feature flat-screen televisions and furniture in every common room, new ceiling fans in every bedroom, and printers on every floor. But upperclassmen aren't biting.

Quincy near completion and seniors object

Quincy House was the first house to be renewed.

Swing Housing Forces Relocation of Prescott Street Residents

Two Harvard-owned apartment buildings on Prescott Street are slated to become part of swing housing for students during the next wave of House Renewal, forcing current residents to relocate.

Quincy Renewal Still on Schedule

Though scaffolding and black tarp continue to shroud the facade of Old Quincy, renovations on the building are proceeding according to plan.

Quincy Construction

Old Quincy construction continues on Wednesday afternoon after the previous night’s snowfall. The re-modeling of the dorm, which will serve as a model for the rest of the House renovations, remains on schedule.

Old Quincy Opened Up for Inside Look

Students can expect better living accommodations and more accessible common spaces inside Old Quicy following its renovation, project managers said during a building tour on Friday.

Old Leverett Renovation To Include More Common Spaces, Glass Roof

New gathering spaces intended to alleviate cramped conditions in the dining hall proper will be built as part of next year’s renovation of Old Leverett, according to design plans released Monday by Harvard administrators.

Today in Photos (12/10/2012)

Today in Photos (12/10/2012)

Quincy Renovation

Construction for Old Quincy has picked up pace even with the ongoing snowstorm. Quincy House is the first house to be renovated under the college's House Renewal plan.

Breaking Down the $30 Million House

How much does a House at Harvard cost? The Hutchins Family Foundation recently donated $30 million to support the Harvard House Renewal and other academic programs.

Quincy Furniture

As part of the House Renewal project, a furniture exhibition was held in the Student Organization Center at Hilles to allow students to weigh in on new furniture options.

Today in Photos (10/29/2012)

Today in Photos: 10/29/2012

College Showcases New Common Space Furniture

Earlier this year, the College announced that it would purchase and provide common room furniture for all the Houses in order to eliminate the need for storage space and prevent future students from having to buy furniture each year. This year, students in New Quincy and in swing housing received new furniture like these models as part of the College’s ongoing renovation project.

Hutchins Family Foundation Donates $30 Million

The Hutchins Family Foundation, endowed by Glenn H. Hutchins ’77, has donated $30 million to Harvard to support House renewal and academic initiatives in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.