Sackler Building

After an extensive 18-month renovation, the Arthur M. Sackler Building reopened in January 2019. The building, originally opened in 1985 as the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, was designed by British architect James Stirling. The renovation included the preservation and restoration of important interior elements as well as the creation of faculty and staff offices, design studios, classrooms, art-making spaces, and a lecture hall for the Department of History of Art + Architecture, the Graduate School of Design, and the Art Lab Annex. 

Additional information about the renovation and architectural renderings can be found on the Harvard Capital Projects website.

Sackler 004

Overview

The Sackler 004 is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture. Any FAS course, course section, academic or administrative event interested in reserving the space can view availability and submit a request through FAS RoomBook.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 113
  • Room Characteristics: Fixed tablet armchairs; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; and multiple lighting zones.
  • Room Technology: Fixed projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; room computer; wireless microphones; speakers for program and speak audio; Assistive Listening System; and a touch panel control system.

Room Photos

Instructor view
lecture hall with rows of fixed seats - view is from the front looking at the audience
Student view
lecture hall with rows of fixed seats facing front teaching wall
Sackler 323

Overview

Sackler 323 provides faculty and students with up-to-date technology in a traditional seminar-style space.

The room is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 31
  • Room Characteristics: Traditional seminar table with comfortable chairs; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; fixed whiteboard; multiple lighting zones; light filtering and blackout shades; and acoustic ceiling panels.
  • Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; resident computer; speaker for program audio; Assistive Listening System; and a touch panel media control system. 

Room Photo

classroom with large seminar table and chairs facing projection screen. There is a window on the back wall.
Sackler 422

Overview

Sackler 422 is a flexible teaching space with lightweight, movable tablet chairs. The classroom can be configured to support a traditional lecture course, large group discussion, or small group collaboration/discussion.

The room is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 35
  • Room Characteristics: Easily movable tablet chairs; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; fixed whiteboard; instructor station; multiple lighting zones; light filtering and blackout shades; skylights; and acoustical paneling.
  • Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; resident computer; speaker for program audio; Assistive Listening System; and a touch panel media control system.

Room Photo

classroom with tablet armchairs facing projection screen
Sackler 423

Overview

Sackler 423 is a flexible teaching/art-making space with lightweight, movable tables and chairs. The classroom can be configured to support a traditional lecture course, large group discussion, small group collaboration/discussion, or group project work. 

The room is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 16
  • Room Characteristics: Easily movable tables and chairs; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; fixed whiteboard; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; multiple lighting zones; light filtering and blackout shades; skylights; sink; and acoustical paneling.
  • Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; resident computer; Assistive Listening System; speakers for program audio; and a touch panel media control system. 

Room Photo

classroom with movable table in a U shaped facing a projection screen
Sackler 427

Overview

Sackler 427 is a flexible teaching space with lightweight, movable tablet chairs. The classroom can be configured to support a traditional lecture course, large group discussion, or small group collaboration/discussion. 

The room is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 27
  • Room Characteristics: Easily movable tablet chairs; fixed whiteboard; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; multiple lighting zones; light filtering and blackout shades; skylights; and acoustical paneling.
  • Room Technology: Fixed projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; resident computer; Assistive Listening System; speakers for program audio; and a touch panel media control system. 

Room Photo

classroom with tablet armchairs facing projection screen
Sackler 521

Overview

Sackler 521 provides faculty and students with up-to-date technology in a traditional seminar-style space.

The room is scheduled year-round by the Department of History of Art + Architecture.

Room Information

  • Renovated: 2017-19
  • Room Capacity: 31
  • Room Characteristics: Traditional seminar table with comfortable chairs; movable, height-adjustable instructor station; fixed whiteboards; multiple lighting zones; light filtering and blackout shades; and acoustical ceiling panels.
  • Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; resident computer; Assistive Listening System; speakers for program audio; and a touch panel media control system.

Room Photo

classroom with large seminar table and chairs facing projection screen.