Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Capital Expansion

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Role
Construction Management
Size
100,000 sf + extensive site work
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Markets
Non-Profit

A Cultural Landmark Transformed

Honoring a Legacy of Love

Begun in 2017 and completed in 2022, this $115 million capital expansion project included several new buildings and extensive renovations and reconfigurations to the 158-acre campus. O‑A‑K has overseen all work at the Frederik Meijer Gardens since their inception in 1995. The program featured:

  • A new 69,000 sf, LEED-certified Welcome Center, featuring a granite-clad plaza to bridge the space between the main entrance and outdoor amphitheater
  • A new 20,000 sf, LEED-certified Covenant Learning Center, connected to the current facility, featuring six classrooms and an interactive education area (recipient of 2019 ABC Excellence in Construction award)
  • A new Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden on the roof of the Covenant Learning Center
  • A new Peter C. and Emajean (Pat) Cook Transportation Center to transport people within the 158-acre park
  • Expanded and upgraded Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, to increase seating capacity
  • A reimagined and expanded BISSELL Inc. Scenic Corridor
  • A new Meijer-Shedleski Picnic Pavilion
  • Expanded and accessible parking and urban gardens

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