Designed by William Rawn Associates and completed in 2013, Tata Hall is a prominent executive education facility at Harvard Business School. The building combines sleek, modern design with sustainable features and sweeping views of the Charles River. It includes residential accommodations, classrooms, and common areas, supporting the School’s growing global executive education programs. Its curved glass façade and limestone exterior reflect both innovation and timeless elegance.

The tour will be guided by Jeffrey Olinger, AIA, (MArch ‘09, GSD) who contributed to the project as a Design Team member during his tenure at William Rawn Associates. Jeffrey Olinger, AIA is now Principal of Olinger Architects, located in Cambridge, MA.

Guided by Jessica Hughes, Director at Tishman Speyer. Walk-around tour of the ERC site across Western Avenue & Discussion of the ERC Master Plan, including:
- Phase A development (~900,000 SF)
- Office, lab, residential (345 units, 58 affordable), hotel, retail, and conference center
- 3 acres of integrated open space
- Preview of Phase B vision and planning process

Opened in 2018, Klarman Hall is a state-of-the-art convening space at HBS, designed to blend the intimacy of a small classroom with the scale of a large auditorium. Also designed by William Rawn Associates, it accommodates up to 1,000 people and is equipped with advanced technology to support lectures, panels, and multimedia presentations. The building’s architecture emphasizes openness and transparency, aligning with HBS’s mission of fostering dialogue and connection.