Lighting Design: L'Observatoire International / Herve Descottes,
Jason Neches Project Manager & Senior Lighting Designer
Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle
Landscape Architect: West 8
Water Features: Fluidity Design Consultants
Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Size: 5 acres of public gardens, consisting of landscape and garden architecture.
Completion: May 2017
Longwood Gardens was conceived, designed, and built by Pierre S. du Pont as a country residence in the early 20th century. Following Mr. du Pont passing in 1954, the property (totaling over 1,077 acres) transitioned into a public botanical garden and now attracts over 1 million annual visitors.
The Main Fountain Garden is a signature feature of Longwood and the scene of summer firework displays and outdoor concerts. Originally constructed in the 1930's, the fountain garden recently underwent a $90 million restoration of fountains and garden architecture to return to its original beauty and introduce stunning new water feature displays.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Main Fountain Garden restoration.
Night Garden video
Short video overview of the project
Renderings: BBB, West8, L'Observatoire International
Video: Freshfly
Awards: Architects Newspaper 2017 Best of Design - Outdoor Lighting