GSD Buildings and Spaces

Exterior of Gund Hall.

At the heart of the Graduate School of Design is a network of specialized spaces that facilitate research and production, provide technical support to students and faculty, and cater to the needs of the GSD’s diverse community. While Gund Hall sits at the center of academic and social life at the GSD, the School’s campus also includes a series of buildings that house administrative and faculty offices as well as spaces for student research. 

  • Chauhaus

    Chauhaus

    Tucked into a sunny corner a few steps down from the trays, Chauhaus is the place to grab a bite to eat and is used for informal meetings between faculty and students, student groups, and events.

  • Computer Labs

    Computer Labs

    The GSD curriculum incorporates the specialized, leading-edge software essential to contemporary design fields. Workstations housed in a computer lab within Frances Loeb Library facilitate this learning.

  • Frances Loeb Library

    Frances Loeb Library

    The Frances Loeb Library provides the Graduate School of Design, the larger Harvard University community, and the public with resources and services for design research, teaching, and learning.

  • Fabrication Lab

    Fabrication Lab

    Supporting the design culture at the GSD, the Fabrication Lab is structured as an open environment for material-based learning and research. The Lab features a wide range of equipment for investigating materials, prototyping and testing, and creating physical mock-ups.

  • GSD Campus

    GSD Campus

    Anchored by Gund Hall, the GSD Campus comprises a network of buildings and outdoor areas configured to support the School’s academic mission while providing flexible space for community life.

EXHIBITION SITES

Druker Design Gallery

Located on the main floor of Gund Hall, the Druker Design Gallery comprises the School’s central public thoroughfare. It is the GSD’s largest and most prominent space for exhibitions.

A view of Druker Design Gallery in Gund Hall where posters of student work are displayed on white walls. Concrete columns stand in the foreground.

Frances Loeb Library

Exhibitions in Loeb Library utilize a variety of walls and display spaces on the main floor. Given the security and climate control of this area, this space often features materials that are archival or fragile in nature.

A photograph of the library at the GSD showing exhibition posters in the background and people working at white desks sitting in yellow chairs in the foreground.

Experiments Wall

Frequently used for posing questions or displaying focused research outcomes, the Experiments Wall comprises two walls facing each other in a corridor on the main floor.

A photograph of the experiments wall in Gund Hall, a hallway space in which are displayed student-designed stools.

Dean’s Wall

Located opposite the Dean’s Office in a high-traffic area on the fourth floor of Gund Hall, this wall often displays vignettes around a single topic, idea, or project.

A view of the Dean's Wall exhibition site showing posters of text and images affixed to a white wall.

Exterior

Installation sites on the exterior of Gund Hall include the front patio and the backyard.

An exterior shot of Gund Hall showing the backyard and back patio.