Client: Habithèque Inc. for Fairmount Water Works & Philadelphia Water Department

Create a floating laboratory where visitors can learn about the Delaware River watershed, our connection with the world of water, and state-of-the-art restoration strategies

Hands On! worked under project manager and creative lead Victoria Prizzia of Habithèque Inc. to develop a collaborative lab and classroom, dedicated to environmental impact, pioneering research, education, advocacy and global leadership in sustainable urban watershed solutions. The Floating Water Workshop incorporates living exhibits, interactive multimedia, and hands-on experimentation—all housed on a floating barge designed with a strong emphasis on green building principles, materials, and sustainable power generation. This scientifically innovative learning center is planned to become a prototypical model for water conservation and restoration education in watersheds throughout the nation.

The planning and design phase of this project was made possible by the support of the William Penn Foundation.

Scope:

Master planning, content research, exhibition design, bid package development, architecture and infrastructure advising