harvard residence by kyu sung woo architects
all images © timothy hursley – the arkansas office

recently opened was a new housing complex for harvard university in cambridge, USA.

designed by korean american architect kyu sung woo the project is part of the university’s
ongoing effort to house 50 percent of its graduate, professional and doctoral students to
alleviate pressure on the local housing market.

occupying a prominent location along the charles river the complex stands at six storey’s high and consists of glass bay windows, providing views of the river and beyond. woo has incorporated sustainability in the project by using renewable bamboo flooring and wall panelling, green finishes and building systems designed to minimize energy usage.

harvard university graduate residence by architect kyu sung woo passage that leads to the courtyard

harvard university graduate residence by architect kyu sung woo the building was designed to utilize natural light

harvard university graduate residence by architect kyu sung woo views of the river

harvard university graduate residence by architect kyu sung woo common room

harvard university graduate residence by architect kyu sung woo the vertical concrete formwork is clad with wood

more:

http://www.kswa.com

related:

kyu sung woo in designboom’s ‘seoul design essence’ exhibition. you can purchase the exhibition catalogue at our online shop.