Longwood Gardens

Kennett Square, PA

Historic Pennsylvania Garden Fountain Restoration

Located 40 miles southwest of Philadelphia, the 1,083-acre Longwood Gardens has long held a position as one of the world’s most notable display and water gardens, boasting multiple outdoor gardens as well as an indoor conservatory comprised of 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. The site also hosts hundreds of performing arts events which draw thousands of guests to its gardens and fountains each year.

KEY SERVICES

  • Technical Consultant

IDEA

The renovation project encompassed the cleaning and repair of 4,000 pieces of carved Italian limestone, the construction of approximately 1,400 feet of underground tunnels, and the enhancement of Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden, including 1,340 new jets and streams, 30 new flame nozzles, and 1,389 new LED lights.

“ OTL served as a consultant as part of an extensive team that worked to modernize and reinvigorate this project while preserving its original character and intent ” Wickham Zimmerman // OTL, Chief Executive Officer

IMPACT

OTL worked with general contractor Bancroft Construction and world-renowned water feature designer Fluidity Design Consultants in order to help bring the renovation project to life. OTL helped bridge the gap between a fantastic design, created by the dream team assembled by Longwood Gardens, and the construction, helping to ensure that the design team’s vision was delivered. The result is a breathtaking outdoor spectacular that upholds Longwood Gardens’ long-standing position as a must-see destination in the world of elite water gardens.

 

PHOTO CREDITS: Daniel Traub | S. Markey

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