Harvard University – Maxwell-Dworkin Hall

This building was a new computer science and electrical engineering building located in Harvard’s North Yard completed on a fast-track basis to meet its Fall opening deadline.

Client:		Harvard University
Designer:		Payette Associates
Size:		92,000 SF

 

Project Features

• Earth retention systems included a full sheet cofferdam, and local dewatering to reconcile ground water levels at eighteen below grade.
• Specialized sun shade system affixed to the South side of the building.
• Computer science and electrical engineering technology.
• Sophisticated MEP systems.
• Three-story elevated bridge to connect the new building and existing complex.
• Building was developed thanks to Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Steve Balmer who decided to name the building their mothers’ maiden names: Maxwell (Bill Gates’ mom) and Dworkin (Steve Balmer’s mom).