“$10 million Cowgill overhaul impresses” -Collegiate Times

Cowgill Hall at Virginia Tech houses the School of Architecture + Design administrative offices, as well as the offices of the Dean of College of Architecture and Urban Studies. In addition, it provides space for faculty offices, classrooms, and undergraduate and graduate architecture studios. The lobby of Cowgill Hall serves as the school’s principal exhibition space. The ground floor of Cowgill Hall is also the Home of the Art and Architecture Library.

Renovation of a 110,000 SF  Academic Building including Classrooms, Science and Scientific Laboratories, Common Areas, Administrative  & Faculty Offices, and relocated Entrances,   The project includes campus wide pedestrian connection improvements including the development of two outdoor spaces.  The 11 million dollar project was renovated in 5 construction phases.

Harrison Hall, built in 1915, Harrison Hall Annex was Built in 1928, The building and annex are the home of the School of Communication Studies, the School of Media Arts and Design, the Institute of Technical and Scientific Communication, the University Writing Program and offices of the College of Arts and Letters.  

Located on the historic portion of campus, the design was approved by the department of Historic Resources. The existing buildings were restored and reconfigured, the addition captures much need space and houses administrative offices, tiered classrooms, general assignment classrooms, computer labs, and the campus TV  and production studios.

Originally Constructed in 1967, Radford University’s Washington Hall was due for a facelift including reconfiguration of space and complete systems replacement. The scope of the project includes A/I/M/E/P/FP systems.  The design includes the addition of 2 lounges on each floor, one dedicated to study while the other designed for social interaction.  The design includes the reconfiguration of semi-suite bathrooms into individual bathrooms for each double room, the creation of two  penthouse apartments  in the buildings attic, and the design of an amphitheater directly behind the building which takes advantage of the existing site slope.   The building reopened to  200 students in the Fall of 2013.  LEED Certification activities are ongoing.

Taking traditional dining to the next level, D2 is a state-of-the-art facility that combines all-you-care-to-eat dining with the variety of an international marketplace. This award-winning dining center is the largest on campus and can accommodate 1,100 people at one time. D2 is located in Dietrick Dining Center.  The building opened in 1970 and is one of the largest non-military dining halls in the United States.

“….It is our vision that this renovation will cause a rebirth of student interest in dining at Dietrick and will inspire and serve the current and future generations of students at Virginia Tech….. Mission Accomplished” - Mr. Rick Johnson Former Director of  Housing and Dining services.

Babbette Hall

The 8,000 sf renovation of the lobby spaces of the two connected 11-story dormitories features new storefront and finishes throughout, an updated central common lobby with accompanying quiet spaces and 14’ movie screen, new reception desks, an updated computer lounge, and updated access control for increased student safety.

Completed in October 2013 the 7 million 22,000 SF Southside Aquatic Center is located in Norfolk Virginia.  The facility was designed to achieve LEED Silver certification.  This light filled facility features a 6 lane 25 Yard competition pool, zero entry depth recreational/instructional areas with play features, a two story double twist slide, spectator seating, classrooms, community rooms, first aid station, administrative areas, and family changing rooms.  

Town Point Park is an urban park located on the water’s edge in downtown Norfolk.  The project completely reconfigured the site’s layout to accommodate multiple events simultaneously while enhancing the park’s gateway presence along the river.  

As the Project Architect, I worked closely with the city of Norfolk, Design Landscape Architect LSG, & Festevents, participated in a series of Design Charrettes to engage the stakeholders in the design process.   Responsible for the placement and design of the parks architectural elements including administrative support facilities, stage and performance support facilities ticketing and information areas.  The 7.5 Acre, 11.5 Million dollar, award winning  urban park reopened to the public after an 8 month renovation.

American Society of Landscape Architects, Virginia Chapter: Merit Award

Best Landscape Design and Best Recreation/Entertainment/Hospitality from The HRACRE Excellence in Development and Design Awards

The Old Hampton Community Center is located near the historic downtown district.  The project includes the replacement of the current facility with a state of the art community center.  The new facility will include a 7 lane 25 meter competition pool, a fitness center, community spaces, refreshment center, and a  multipurpose basketball / volleyball court, administrative areas and a child care center.  The facility remains unbuilt, funding for construction is now anticipated in 2017.

Located along the eastern side of the historic campus between Bluestone Drive and Grace Street, The design provides a landscaped pedestrian thoroughfare fronting the historic Quad, as well as other academic buildings from Burruss Hall to Wilson Hall and Varner House.

Constructed in five phases, the pedestrian  mall reinforces campus connections in and around the historic bluestone campus.  The work was completed in time for the University’s centennial celebration.

Park, Shop & Play

Neptune Park serves as a beacon for the oceanfront with a large statue of King Neptune, which is the focal point of the park. The performance venue and park complete with grassed area for patrons and vendors, brings a flexible open space to the resort area.

The new park also features landscape elements to soften the space and provide a separation from the realigned bike path. Paving elements blend with the new pavers for the garage and hotel, and a mosaic seawall defines the eastern most edge of the park and provides visual interest for oceanfront visitors.

The Workforce Training Center & Administration Building is a new state-of-the-art occupational and technical training facility on the campus of JSRCC.  The two story building includes classrooms, administrative offices, industrial training areas, a ballroom-sized flexible space that can be subdivided into 3 smaller event areas, a catering kitchen, and various support spaces. The second floor houses the JSRCC administration offices including the presidents suite.  The building was sited in accordance the the campus master plan.  In addition to the building the work included the development  of the campus pedestrian connections including two new large outdoor gathering areas.

The Terminal Operations Building is a state-of-the-art office building of 83,449 SF. The four-story building houses the premier port operations headquarters facility on the East Coast. User groups include APM terminal management and operations staff, with appropriate interior amenities to accommodate VIP and visitor groups.

The Vehicle Maintenance facility is a one-story building of 40,900 SF and a very complex industrial structure providing operational support to the terminal complex. 120 feet wide by 341 feet long, it includes a raised monitor-type curved roof for ventilation louvers and natural lighting. The exterior walls feature translucent fiberglass sandwich panels for natural daylighting.