Old Dominion Renovations
The renovations of Old Dominion will update the 43,000 square foot residence hall, providing upgraded infrastructure, new windows, roof system upgrades, new interior and exterior doors, new HVAC system, new plumbing pipes and fixtures, new electrical and fire protection systems, and new interior finishes throughout the building. Additional common spaces will be created, and the building will include ADA compliant features, abatement of all hazardous materials, and inclusion of sustainability initiatives.
Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan
Project Details
- Cost: $26,700,000
- Fund Source: W&M Bonds
- Renovation GSF: 43,000
- Project Start Date: Oct 2020
- Construction Start Date: June 2024
- Finish Date: Aug 2025
- Project Manager: Adam Witkowski (Design) / Patrick Hermes (Construction)
- Design Team: VMDO Architects
- Contractor: Kjellstrom+Lee
Progress
The project mobilized in June 2024 to begin selective demolition and abatement work. Construction will continue through a scheduled substantial completion date of August 2025. Abatement work in the basement is now complete and additional plaster ceiling removal will require abatement as well. Structural reinforcement and underground plumbing, including installation of geothermal systems are in progress. MEP rough-in continues on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and the installation of the attic sprinkler system is complete
Building Committee
Abby Houser, Associate Budget Director
Adam Witkowski/Patrick Hermes, Project Manager
Chris Durden, Director of Business Operations, Res Life
Dan Pisaniello, University Architect
Ginger Ambler, Vice President for Student Affairs
Maggie Evans, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Sean Hughes, Chief Business Officer
Renovations of the Monroe and Old Dominion residence halls are the first projects being completed under the new Housing and Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan. Together these renovation projects will renew and modernize residential offerings in the historic area of campus.
While the Old Dominion Hall renovations place a primary focus on interior renewals, accessibility improvements and pedestrian walkway updates will be made on the project site.
Modifications to Old Dominion Hall's main entrance sequence will improve accessibility to the residence hall.
While the Old Dominion Hall renovations place a primary focus on interior renewals, accessibility improvements and pedestrian walkway updates will be made on the project site.
The site development of Old Dominion Hall will feature landscape improvements along with the creation of geothermal well fields.
Modernizing the interior spaces of Old Dominion Hall will create spaces for residents to gather, study, and socialize.
The central stairway and lounge spaces create unifying interior spaces for residents on all floors of Old Dominion Hall.
