Virginia Tech Dorm & Classroom

Virginia Tech | Upper Quad Residence Hall

Project Description

Client: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Size: 35,000 sf

This project is located at the southeast corner of Stanger St. and Old Turner St. in Blacksburg, VA, where the Femoyer Hall, a 35,000-square-foot residence hall built in 1949, was demolished.  The new Upper Quad Residence Hall is a 56,650 square-foot, five-story building housing 301 student beds for the Corps of Cadets. Featuring a North Wing and a West Wing the state-of-the-art residence hall was constructed using a precast concrete solution to ensure longevity and durability.  This residence hall features additional spaces including conference rooms, lounge on each floor, a group kitchen, regimental offices and an adequate amount of storage. The site design included fire truck access, cadet dumpsters, bike racks, ADA parking, and pedestrian-vehicular sightline considerations. Due to significant grade differences on the west side, the project provides an accessible route from the intersection of Stanger St. and Old Turner St. to the Upper Quad.

Queens Multi-Dorm Renovations

Queens University | Improvements to Multiple Residence Halls

Project Description

Client: Queens University
Location: Charlotte, NC

A phased upgrade to aging residence halls that were originally constructed between 1975-1990. Each building varied from three to four stories and required replacement of the HVAC systems with new PTAC units, new operable windows, façade improvements and light renovations to the dorm interiors. Residence Halls included: Albright Hall, Barnhart Hall, McEwen Hall and Belk Hall.

Queens Northwest Residence Hall

Queens University | Northwest Residence Hall

Project Description

Client: Queens University
Location: Charlotte, NC
Size: 30,000 sf

The new Northwest Residence Hall at Queens University involved demolishing the existing building and constructing a new corridor-style residence hall for upperclassmen.  Totaling 30,000 square feet across four-stories, this residence hall houses 120-beds and offers a mix of double and triple rooms that share a bathroom with the adjoining room. The residence hall was built featuring the same brick facade as the rest of the campus buildings, allowing it to blend in seamlessly.

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Western Carolina University | Levern Hamlin Allen Residence Hall

Project Description

Client: Western Carolina University
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Size: 165,000 sf

Located centrally on the main campus, this new five-story residence hall totals 165,000-square-foot and offers both single and double occupancy units accommodating a total of 612 beds. Constructed with a total precast design, the residence all also features kitchens, study / living room areas, laundry rooms, apartments for resident assistants, offices and supports spaces.

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Galen College of Nursing | Asheville Campus

Project Description

Client: Biltmore Farms
Location: Asheville, NC
Size: 17,000 sf

The Galen College of Nursing project consisted of a high-end interior renovation in downtown Asheville, NC. The Nursing School is equipped with state-of-the-art clinical labs to accurately simulate hospital conditions and facilitate an interactive learning environment. The new space also includes offices, classrooms, study rooms and a student break room.

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Queens University – Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement

Project Description

Client: Queens University of Charlotte
Location: Charlotte, NC
Size: 54,500 sf

The Queen’s University Fine Arts building originally built in 1966, underwent major renovations as well as a name change. The original three-story building totaled 54,500 square feet featuring a recital hall, main auditorium, offices, practice rooms, and classrooms – all of which were completely renovated. The recital hall in the lower level was restored and the auditorium underwent a total renovation including the addition of two balcony levels bringing the overall seating capacity to over 1,000 seats. New performance equipment, lighting and AV were upgraded through out the building and premier classroom spaces were created, as well as an outdoor classroom terrace on the third level. A new piano lab and percussion lab was constructed and is supported by additional practice rooms and additional instrument storage space.

The project also included a two-story, 8,500-square-foot addition that houses an art gallery, grand lobby, and outdoor plaza extending toward Selwyn Avenue. This completed project locates all components of the Fine Arts program at Queens University under one roof, in the new Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement.