06/12/2026
A well deserved honor for an incredible team effort.
Last night, the Cambridge Historical Commission presented its 29th Annual Preservation Awards, with Harvard University's Adams House at the center of the celebration.
Adams House received an award, and fittingly, the ceremony was held inside the restored Adams House pool room.
TWC Phoenix was honored to be part of this major restoration as a member of the team led by Shawmut Design and Construction. Seeing the hard work of our artisans recognized in that very space made the night especially meaningful.
Adams House is a historic dormitory made up of several architecturally distinct buildings and has been home to notable figures, including Robert Frost, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Bill Weld, John Lithgow, and many others. The pool room remained in use as a swimming pool until the 1990s, when it was converted into an event space.
Now beautifully restored, Adams House can continue serving the Harvard community while carrying forward its proud history.
A wonderful recognition for an incredible project.