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May 27, 2017
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Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain Garden, Pennsylvania, USA
BBB?s rehabilitation of the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood will revitalize the historic heart of one of the most celebrated public gardens in the world.

image courtesy of Longwood Gardens / Squint Opera
Longwood Gardens, located in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania, was conceived, designed, and constructed by Pierre S. du Pont during the first half of the 20th century. Inspired by many of the great water gardens of Europe, the Main Fountain Garden is among the most prominent features at Longwood, consisting of a variety of significant water features and set within an architectural context of Italianate renaissance loggias, arcades and basins, and an elaborate and rich horticultural display.
BBB has designed a major rehabilitation for the 80 year-old complex which had been chronically compromised by numerous mechanical problems and aging infrastructure. BBB?s scope of work focuses on the restoration of the original design; repair and improvements to mechanical and electrical systems; introduction of a series of new architectural elements such as the new Grotto, Grand Stairs, and a series of subterranean service structures; and enhancements to the p...