2025 HOK Competition Entry

Partner: Nancy Wu

The Luminary transforms Eakins Oval into a dynamic civic landmark for Philadelphia250, embodying the city’s spirit of gathering, innovation, and inclusivity through an open, adaptable space that invites both playful interaction and quiet reflection. A delicate steel wire mesh canopy creates an ever-changing atmosphere of light and movement, while the central mass-timber structure anchors the space, offering a striking contrast between permanence and weightlessness. Seamlessly integrated with the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this pavilion is not just a temporary installation, but a living, breathing civic forum that evolves with the city, celebrating its past while inspiring its future long beyond 2026.