We are thrilled to share that Harvard District Energy Facility Received BSA’s Harleston Parker People’s Choice Award 2024!

The Harleston Parker Medal was established in 1921 in memory of Boston architect J. Harleston Parker. It is the BSA’s highest honor as a recognition of “the most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument, or structure built in the metropolitan Boston area in the past 10 years.” Recognizing the public’s appreciation of beauty in architecture may vary from jury’s decisions, so each year the BSA seeks the general public’s input by voting on the selected finalists.

We are humbled and honored that the public chose DEF for this award. The project was the first new building to be completed on the Allston campus, therefore carrying the responsibility of setting a high standard of quality and design as well as of creating a visible demonstration of sustainable practice in building, landscape, and storm water management. Flexibility and innovation were key goals for the design of the project, which provides chilled water, hot water, and electricity to the new campus.