--- title: "Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization – Keast & Hood" description: "Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization The Main Fountain Garden at Longwood Gardens provides visitors with a display experience unlike anywhere else in the world thanks to the enduring vision of Longwood and the undertaking of a major restorati" lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization", "url": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/portfolio-item/longwood-gardens-main-fountain-garden-revitalization", "description": "Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization The Main Fountain Garden at Longwood Gardens provides visitors with a display experience unlike anywhere else in the world thanks to the enduring vision of Longwood and the undertaking of a major restorati", "image": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-Overall-Sm.-3.8.jpg", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Keast & Hood" } } --- [![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/63f6ea4d-7417-4ea8-ae63-b974b4bc82b0/kh-logo-blue.svg)](/) [Home](/) [Expertise](/our-services) [New Construction Efficient, elegant structural systems for ambitious new buildings. ](/our-services/new-construction)[Historic Preservation Careful intervention that keeps landmark buildings standing and in use. ](/our-services/historic-preservation)[Renovations | Additions | Adaptive Reuse Renovations, additions and adaptive reuse that unlock existing structures. ](/our-services/renovation)[Building Envelope Facade, roof and waterproofing assessment for durable enclosures. ](/our-services/building-envelope)[Structural Investigation | Intervention Investigation, testing and repair strategies for troubled structures. ](/our-services/structural_investigation_intervention)[Sustainability Low-carbon structural design guided by our SE2050 commitment. ](/our-services/sustainability) ### 70 years of structural expertise From landmark preservation to net-zero new construction, see how our engineering shapes each project. 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[See open roles](/careers) [Careers](/careers) [Contact](/contact-us) # Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization ![Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-Overall-Sm.-3.8.jpg) The Main Fountain Garden at Longwood Gardens provides visitors with a display experience unlike anywhere else in the world thanks to the enduring vision of Longwood and the undertaking of a major restoration project to revitalize the Main Fountain Garden.  Originally designed by Pierre S. du Pont to contain the most technologically advanced engineering of the time, the Main Fountain Garden once again employs cutting edge technology comprised of new fountain lighting, jets, and fire elements. Keast & Hood was retained for structural design as part of the massive renovation and restoration of the central, open-air fountain. Structural scope includes support for updated pumping and lighting infrastructure, a reinforced concrete service structure that extends two stories below grade, a new grotto, and a grand stair and terrace at the west end of the garden. Incorporated into the new design are historic retaining walls which engineers assisted in preserving and restoring. The extensive project scope also includes underpinning and renovation of the historic pump house for display use. The complex project required frequent coordination between the designer, engineers, and stone restoration contractor - resulting in one of the most widely anticipated Grand Re-openings of the year. Principal Frederick C. Baumert, CCS, PE (retired) Project Team Allison L. Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT| Brian D. Wentz, PE Client Beyer Blinder Belle (NY) Location Kennett Square, PA Project Type Culture and Libraries Project Scope Renovation Status Complete: 2017 Cost $90 Million ![Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-Grotto-Sm.-3.8.jpg) ![Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-Lower-Fountain-Sm.-3.8.jpg) ![Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-New-Pump-House-Sm.-3.8.jpg) ![Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-10-LMFG-J.Bartelstone-New-Stair-Sm.-3.8.jpg) [All Projects](/projects) ![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/80bc79b1-0211-4ea5-8b9b-47b698c8eca0/kh-logo-reverse.svg) A certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) delivering structural engineering solutions for over 70 years. 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