VCU HIBBS HALL RENOVATIONS

Owner

Virginia Commonwealth University

Architect

Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering P.C.

Location

Park Avenue
Richmond, VA

Project Size

98,000 Square Feet

Completion

August 2006

Schedule Duration

13 months

The project consists of the 98,000-square-foot renovation of existing building on the Monroe Park Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University campus. The four-story building was originally built in two sections, the first completed in 1959 and the second in 1965. It served as the main dining hall until the early 1990's.

While the exterior of the building will remain untouched, the interior is being gutted and rebuilt. Demolition includes asbestos abatement of entire building and removal of all existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Renovation includes new wall, ceiling and floor finishes, upgrades to restrooms and new mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, low voltage and plumbing systems. Two elevators will be replaced and an emergency power system will be added. Existing classrooms and instruction labs will be renovated with the addition of one new lab space and seven new classrooms. Along with a renovated interior, the outdoor space surrounding Hibbs Hall will include a fully landscaped courtyard.

The funds for the project were approved by Virginia's voters as part of the General Obligation Bond referendum in November 2002. KBS worked closely with Owner and Architect during the design development phase, including value engineering, to bring budget in line under new State negotiated procurement statutes. Renovation began in July 2005 and was completed in August 2006.