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# Faith and Liberty Discovery Center | The American Bible Society

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The American Bible Society’s Faith and Liberty Discovery Center is a new museum located on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. Reimagined to provide an immersive and interactive visitor experience, the center encourages guests to explore the Bible’s impact on history, culture, and the ideals of faith and freedom in new and engaging ways.

Keast & Hood provided structural engineering services to support the project’s transformation, including evaluation of the plaza for a proposed entrance pavilion, structural modifications to the north plaza, and the design and documentation of wall and floor penetrations for programmatic and MEP requirements. Our team also designed structural support for new curtain walls along the north and east perimeter of the building, helping bring the project’s architectural vision to life while maintaining the integrity of the existing structure.

Principal

Constantine G. Doukakis, PE (retired senior principal)

Client

SaylorGregg | JacobWyper Architects

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Project Type

Museum + Cultural

Project Scope

Renovation

Status

Complete: 2021

Cost

$60 Million

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