West Woods Phase 2

As part of Phase II of the Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan, the Randolph Complex will be replaced with a new residential development. This new development includes approximately 450 beds in a mix of traditional and semi-suite units.

In support of this project, enabling work was required. This scope included the demolition of the Randolph Complex (item 9 on the FY25 Capital Plan, entitled "Demolish: Randolph Complex") and the relocation of utilities necessitated by the demolition of Randolph.

Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan

This project is a part of a long-term, comprehensive plan to modernize and revitalize William & Mary's residential and dining facilities. The project spans 10 years over three phases to address aging residence and dining halls and ensure they advance the integration of living and learning on campus. Learn more...

Project Details

Project Number: 204-383666 / 204-383686
Construction Value: $81,700,000 (preliminary estimate)
Project Value: $104,000,000 (preliminary estimate)
Fund Source: W&M Debt
New Construction GSF: Approximately 124,000 GSF
Project Start Date: September 2024
Construction Start Date: TBD
Finish Date: TBD
Design Project Manager: Amber Hall
Design Team: Goody Clancy
Construction Manager: Skanska

Progress

Preliminary project planning including the development of a conceptual design report and narrative was completed. Design work began in October 2024 and the project received approval of PD at the April 2025 Design Review Board Meeting. Working Drawings are now complete and the project is ready to bid once funding is in place.

Building Committee

Amber Hall, Senior Project Manager
Chris Durden, Director of Business Operations - Residence Life
Dan Pisaniello, University Architect
Harriet Kandell, Director of Housing & Residence Life - Student Affairs
Maggie Evans, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Mike Maddalena, Associate Vice President of Budget and Financial Planning
Sean Hughes, Chief Business Officer
Elison Esposo, Student Representative / Resident Hall Association, President

The West Woods Phase 2 site plan shows how the three-building ensemble defines the promenade to the north and maintains the existing copes of trees within the existing area

Conceptual design of new residential development in West Woods 2.

The West 2 development shown from the air highlights how the buildings combine with West 1 to form a cohesive residential district
rendering by Goody Clancy

Conceptual design of students gathering around exterior green spaces and pathway

The view from the West Woods Commons Dining Hall back into the West 2 site shows a new pedestrian bridge connecting the two parts of the residential neighborhood
rendering by Goody Clancy

Conceptual design of exterior of housing facility and green spaces

Approaching the site along Ukrop Way, the existing and preserved tree canopy is highlighted
rendering by Goody Clancy

Conceptual design of housing facility at dusk with lights activated

From the tennis courts across Ukrop Way, West 2 is seen taking architectural cues from the Sunken Garden District, while blending with more contemporary buildings in the western part of campus
rendering by Goody Clancy

Conceptual design of exterior tables and green spaces with students gathered

The materiality and proportions of West 2 are shown from the courtyard, where existing mature trees provide a canopy of shade
rendering by Goody Clancy