Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater nears completion in Allston
New England Council member Harvard University is nearing completion on the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance, a 70,000-square-foot facility in Boston’s Allston neighborhood that will serve as the new home of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). The project, located at 175 North Harvard Street, topped off its mass timber structure in October and is expected to welcome audiences in early 2027.
The Goel Center will feature two flexible performance venues, a 700-seat West Stage and a 300-seat East Stage, along with rehearsal studios, teaching spaces, a public lobby, and an outdoor performance yard. The building incorporates sustainable design elements, including low-carbon mass timber, reclaimed brick, natural ventilation systems, rooftop solar panels, and a green roof. Catalyzed by a $100 million gift from David E. Goel ’93 and Stacey L. Goel, the center will anchor Harvard’s arts presence in Allston alongside the university’s Science and Engineering Complex and Business School campus.
“From a macro level, this shows Harvard’s commitment to sustainability and to driving a low-carbon footprint,” said Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president of the New England region at Shawmut Design and Construction, the firm leading the project.
The New England Council commends Harvard University for its investment in cultural infrastructure and sustainable design, strengthening Boston’s reputation as a center for innovation and the arts.
Read more in the Boston Business Journal and A.R.T.’s website.