Gilbane Building Company breaks ground on AVE Normandy and AVE Constitution Projects in the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Developed by Ensemble/Mosaic and Korman Communities, AVE Normandy and AVE Constitution at the Philadelphia Navy Yard is the first privately developed residential project on the campus.
Gilbane Building Company recently joined Ensemble/Mosaic, Korman Communities, and Moody Nolan/DIGSAU to celebrate the groundbreaking for AVE Navy Yard, the new $285 million mixed-use, multifamily development – the first on the Navy Yard campus.
“Today a new neighborhood begins to rise in the city of Philadelphia,” said Greg Reaves, Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic. “AVE Navy Yard marks the start of the Navy Yard’s transformation from a successful employment center to a vibrant mixed-used community and continues its trajectory as the most successful redevelopment of a former military base in the nation.”
AVE Normandy and AVE Constitution, which make up AVE Navy Yard, will offer 614 luxury and mixed-income apartments offering 40 different unit sizes and bedroom configurations, and options for furnished and unfurnished units. They will also include 75,000 SF of indoor and outdoor resident amenity space and 26,000 SF of space for restaurants and retail.
“We made the strategic decision to relocate our Philadelphia office to the Navy Yard in 2022 to support our growth,” said Shawn Carlin, senior vice president and Philadelphia Business Leader at Gilbane Building Company. “It’s exciting to be now a part of the Navy Yard’s transformation with the construction of the AVE Normandy and AVE Constitution projects. More importantly, these projects perfectly align with Gilbane’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, with 45% of our construction spend committed to MWBE contractors.”
AVE Normandy and AVE Constitution will ultimately encompass over 700,000 GSF of development. Designed to achieve LEED® Silver certification, both properties will provide a sustainable and healthy living experience. The projects will anchor the Navy Yard’s LEED® Neighborhood (ND) efforts – the largest in the city and one of the largest nationwide – which will eventually encompass nearly 4,000 units developed by Ensemble/Mosaic.
To learn more about the project and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) visit https://navyyard.org/blog/36-2023
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.
With a local office in the Navy Yard, Gilbane has been “Building Philadelphia” for nearly 40 years. Our Philadelphia operation is actively engaged in a diverse array of construction initiatives: innovative mass timber construction projects, cutting-edge biotechnology, and life sciences lab spaces; commercial office buildings and contemporary workspaces; groundbreaking academic and research facilities; healthcare infrastructure improvements; warehouses and distribution centers; and cultural, sport and public performance venues. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.