Celebrating their centennial year in 2019, Babson College commissioned the build of a new park and the restoration of the Babson Globe. Originally created by the school’s founder Roger Babson, the Globe measures 28 feet in diameter and weighed 25 tons. At its dedication, the Globe was the largest of its kind in the world and drew tens of thousands of visitors to campus each year. Unfortunately, the Globe fell into disrepair and was in poor condition before the 2018 renovations. A team of consultants and engineers worked to restore the Globe to its natural glory. With students from over 80 countries and alumni residing in more than 114 countries, the Babson Globe and the Foundation of Flags at Kerry Murphy Healey Park pay homage to Babson’s global community and the College’s commitment to educating entrepreneurs worldwide. Finegold Alexander Architects was proud to help bring this vision to life, placing the Globe and Foundation of Flags at the center of Kerry Murphy Healey Park designed by STIMSON landscape architects. The park also includes a flag walk, history markers, and seating areas throughout for students, faculty, and community members to engage in and be inspired by these worldly features.

(Photo credit: Raj Das Photography)