Town of Harvard / MSBA – Hildreth Elementary School

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Location
Harvard, MA
Project Type
Ground-Up
Duration
25 Months
Square Footage
82,000 sf
Partners
Arrowstreet
NV5

The Hildreth Elementary School project for the Town of Harvard features a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate 445 students in grades Pre-K through 5. The 25-core-classroom building includes a media center, STEM center, cafeteria, gymnasium, art room, and administrative offices, all arranged around an open-style lobby.

Constructed adjacent to the existing school, which remained operational during construction, the project was completed in two phases. The initial phase involved building the new school, while the second phase focused on demolishing the old structure and developing the site with outdoor play areas, including two playgrounds, a sports field, and new parking and roadways. The project achieved LEED® v4 BD+C: Schools Silver certification, reflecting its commitment to sustainable design and energy efficiency.

Recognition

  • 2022 Boston Society of Architects K-12 Educational Facilities Design Awards – Citation
  • 2022 Learning By Design Magazine Citation of Excellence Award | Early Childhood School/Elementary School | New Construction/Addition | Other Interiors
  • IIDA New England Award: Education – Large (Over 50,000 SF) Category
  • Rethinking The Future 2022 Global Architecture & Design Awards

Other MSBA Projects

Aerial view of interior of Hildreth Elementary School library and walkways
Photography by ©William Horne
Students playing in gym at Hildreth Elementary School
Photography by ©William Horne
Students in classroom at Hildreth Elementary School
Photography by ©William Horne
Students eating lunch in cafeteria at Hildreth Elementary School
Photography by ©William Horne
Students sitting on large steps reading books at Hildreth Elementary School
Photography by ©William Horne
Students sitting at tables in library at Hildreth Elementary School
Photography by ©William Horne
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Aerial view of interior of Hildreth Elementary School library and walkways
Students playing in gym at Hildreth Elementary School
Students in classroom at Hildreth Elementary School
Students eating lunch in cafeteria at Hildreth Elementary School
Students sitting on large steps reading books at Hildreth Elementary School
Students sitting at tables in library at Hildreth Elementary School