“Being in the courtyard surrounded by these glass windows, looking up at the front door with like the wooden stairs on the inside. It's a really nice view, to me it's one of the nicer views on this campus. Especially in the evening, when the lights are on inside Hilles and the stairs are illuminated. Looking at it from the outside, there's some cool moments there.” - JR Bagley
 

The Radcliffe Quadrangle is home to three residential houses: Cabot, Currier, and Pforzheimer. The fourth building of the quadrangle may not house students, but it serves a role just as important. Hilles, completes the quad and serves students in a plethora of ways.

Harvard is rich with history and Hilles is no exception. Built in 1965 Hilles was originally known as the Hilles library, the library of Radcliffe College. And much like Radcliffe College, the library has transitioned over time. The library was converted into a student center in 2006, and ever since then it’s played a major part in the extracurricular lives of Harvard’s students.

Hilles provides Harvard students with a hub for social interaction and community building. Walking into the building you’re greeted by a spacious student lounge with event space to both your right and left. 

Walking through Hilles with JonRobert Bagley, the associate director of student organizations and resources, the building's versatility is immediately visible. In the lounge, student groups can be seen hosting their weekly leadership meetings and to the left students prepare for their final exams.

Hilles is an incredible building with much to offer, and if you’re looking for a place to study or meet it’s definitely worth a visit.