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Calder Gardens

Calder Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Calder Gardens, located along Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a one-of-a-kind underground museum and landscape designed to showcase the work of Alexander Calder.

We partnered closely with the owner and design team throughout preconstruction, providing design-assist services, constructability reviews, and budget guidance to bring the design to life. The project features a 30-foot-deep excavation, architecturally exposed concrete, complex below-grade infrastructure, and premium finishes requiring exceptional craftsmanship and coordination. Leveraging BIM/VDC, drones, and collaborative planning, our team delivered a technically complex cultural landmark defined by precision, innovation, and quality.

Overview

Size

18,207 SF | 2 Floors

Delivery Method

CM at Risk/GMP

Architect

Ballinger
Herzog & de Meuron

Sustainability Rating

LEED Silver

Partners

Aegis Property Group
BFW Group

Awards

  • Excellence in Concrete, Low-Rise Building: Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware American Concrete Institute
  • Louis I. Kahn Award, AIA Philadelphia
  • Merit Award: Structural Engineers Association of Pennsylvania
  • Museum Building of the Year, Jury Winner: Archello
  • Project Safety Award: General Building Contractors Association