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The Franklin Institute, Karabots Pavilion - Philadelphia, PA

Project type

Cultural/Museum

Role

Intermediate Architect and BIM Manager, SaylorGregg Architects (merged with JacobsWyper Architects)

Status

Built

Credit

Environmental Artist: Ned Kahn (Shimmer Wall)

While at SaylorGregg Architects (now merged with JacobsWyper Architects), Dante Sandoli performed the roles of both Intermediate Architect and BIM Manager from Design Development through Construction Administration. The Karabots Pavilion is a 53,000 sq. ft. expansion to one of the oldest science education centers in the United States. The expansion to The Franklin Institute includes a permanent exhibition, titled 'Your Brain', with an additional 8.000 sq. ft. of traveling exhibition space. A notable feature of the Pavilion is the 3,000 sq. ft. Shimmer Wall, designed by international artist Ned Kahn in collaboration with SaylorGregg Architects. The wall’s 12,500 square aluminum panels respond to the environment, including elements of light and wind.

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