Visibility: 50-America The Beautiful

Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building

High-angle dusk view of a modern urban park with illuminated paths, geometric lawn panels, and a classical stone building in the background.

The Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building, the workplace of 4,000 people, is located on approximately 4 acres adjacent to City Hall and bounded by 9th Street—the recently designated Rock and Roll Boulevard that leads to the Hall of Fame. OLIN’s fundamental design goal is to create a memorable place that will aid in the renaissance […]

Independence National Historical Park

A birdseye view of Independence Mall showing the historic hall, the long green park, and the surrounding city skyline under a blue sky.

OLIN led a multi-disciplinary design team to develop a master plan, design guidelines and detailed site plans for this World Heritage site. The design integrates the contemporary and historic context of Philadelphia into a successful ensemble of vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns, open spaces and buildings—including the National Constitution Center Visitor Center and pavilion for […]

Mill River Park and Greenway

An elevated view of a winding river in a park during autumn, featuring walking paths and colorful fall foliage.

For decades, Mill River in Stamford, Connecticut was dammed and channelized, choked with pollution and silt buildup, leading to greater flood risk for the surrounding downtown. When the Army Corps of Engineers called for the removal of the dam and channel walls, OLIN was brought in to create a master plan for the newly naturalized […]

Origin Park

Aerial rendering of a sprawling green riverfront park integrated into a city grid, featuring winding paths, lakes, and a bridge crossing the water.

OLIN has been commissioned to develop a design for a new 400-plus acre park in Southern Indiana, along the northern shore of the Ohio River. The project will rehabilitate and transform an expanse of waterfront lands, which for decades have been occupied with landfills and industrial facilities, into a rich cultural and civic asset for […]

Washington Monument

High-altitude aerial view of the Washington Monument and the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The design of the revitalized Washington Monument grounds is bold and clear; a minimalist solution that turned a project originally funded to prevent terrorism into a handsome civic amenity. It demonstrates that the union of sound security and artful design is not only possible, but can also be functional and graceful. The Washington Monument’s 72-acre […]

Dilworth Park

A couple walking through tall ornamental grasses in front of a modern glass subway entrance pavilion.

At the foot of City Hall and the hub of Philadelphia’s transit center, Dilworth Park has become an iconic destination in the heart of the city. Prior to renovation, Dilworth Park lacked accessible space and was divided by a series of raised and sunken terraces and blind stairways. OLIN developed a universally accessible common plaza […]