Case Stories

Tod Williams/Billie Tsien Architects painstakingly recreated the original building while adding features that allowed for better lighting and exhibition of the collection. The 93,000 square-foot, two-story building is a near duplicate of the structure in Merion and a beautiful addition to Philadelphia’s Parkway Museum District.

Solution

The project boasts a number of sustainable features, including a green roof and permeable surfaces that allow for rain and grey water re-use. The architects required an entrance flooring system that would preserve the beautiful interior surfaces they had chosen but wanted it to have a high-end style to match the feel of the building.  Ballinger chose Construction Specialties’ stainless steel Gridline™ to complement the entryway finishes. Not only is dirt effectively trapped at the door, cutting down on maintenance costs and improving indoor air quality, but the stainless steel properties also offer a beautiful yet sustainable solution.

The use of C/S Gridline™ with its satin finished, type-304 stainless steel rails provides the look and performance desired by the architects. Gridline™ has a bold appearance and great scraping ability while the 1-1/8” depth allows a generous pit in which to collect the snow, water and debris from the shoes of incoming visitors.