Farmville, Virginia
Project Summary
Renovation of (2) 10-story dormitory buildings in Farmville, VA for Longwood University. The project involved removing all the exterior masonry shear walls and replacing with new pre-cast walls. Curry Hall and Frazer Hall are two ten story residence halls that are mirror images of each other. The renovation removes most interior and exterior masonry walls and increases the building mass and surface area. Interior renovations include new concrete slab extensions at the perimeter, infill of elevated slabs, framing for new penetrations and new diagonal braces that extend from the foundation to the roof. Exterior work includes a new mechanical yard, enclosed by concrete retaining walls at the south end of Frazer Hall, and a new porch style canopy at both the east and west entrances of each building.
Services Provided
Structural Engineering
Industry Awards
2021 PCI Design Awards – Higher Education/University Honorable Mention
2022 PCI Design Awards – Best Higher Education/University Building
