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 is required. This scope includes 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
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 120,000 GSF (to be validated)
- Project Start Date: September 2024
- Construction Start Date: January 2026 (planned)
- Finish Date: August 2027 (planned)
- Project Manager: Amber Hall
- Design Team: Goody Clancy
- Contractor: Skanska
Progress
Site surveys and geotechnical reports for enabling work are complete, with field work related to this scope completed in August 2024 and reports/technical data received in October. Demolition and utility connection drawings related to the existing Randolph Complex are in progress.
Preliminary project planning including the development of a conceptual design report and narrative is complete, and the project is currently in the Preliminary Design (PD) phase. Design work began in October and the project received approval of PD at the April 2025 Design Review Board Meeting.
Building Committee
Abby Houser, Associate Budget Director
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
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
The West 2 development shown from the air highlights how the buildings combine with West 1 to form a cohesive residential district
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
Approaching the site along Ukrop Way, the existing and preserved tree canopy is highlighted
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
The materiality and proportions of West 2 are shown from the courtyard, where existing mature trees provide a canopy of shade