“Parkside is not just an iconic, flexible machine for living, nor simply a historic experimental building that foretold the architect’s future work,” Gumuchdijan said in a statement. “It was also a home with a unique memory, patina, and aura. Conserving these qualities within a wholly refurbished twenty-first-century building tailored to Harvard’s use was our aim and hopefully the achievement of the team’s work.”

The Richard Rogers fellowship began last October with the goal of continuing Rogers’ legacy in cross-disciplinary investigation and social engagement—creating a “dynamic that flows when different disciplines, from sociology to mathematics, engineering to philosophy come together,” according to Rogers.

The three-month residency welcomes candidates from all over the world to participate in interdisciplinary research on the many factors that influence contemporary cities. The first class of fellows consists of six architects whose areas of study range from affordable housing to the implications of cooking in urban environments. Applications for next year’s fellowships will open this fall.