CSI Richmond – April Project Spotlight - Glavé & Holmes Architecture

COLONNADE RENOVATION Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia

Washington and Lee University’s front campus was designated a National Historic District in 1973, described by the Interior as “one of the most dignified and beautiful college campuses in the nation”. In the center stands the Colonnade, comprised of the five most iconic buildings in the historic district: Washington, Payne, Robinson, Newcomb, and Tucker Halls. The phased rehabilitation of the building spanned eight years.

The Colonnade is deeply revered, making any change sensitive. However, restoring its vitality was paramount to the University: code deficiencies, inefficient infrastructure, and worn interiors reflected decades of use. Offices were inadequate, spaces for interaction were sparse, technology was an afterthought, and there weren’t even bathrooms on the third floors. Understanding the beloved nature of the buildings, the University established lofty goals for this undertaking.

G&HA followed the guidelines from the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to preserve the major character and defining features in each building while upgrading all the MEP and life safety systems throughout. Because of space constraints, a new utility structure was designed and located across Stemmons Plaza to sit below grade. The structure’s green roof and seating areas integrate it into the site and enhance the landscape. The project achieved LEED Silver and historic tax credits.

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WASHINGTON HALL NOTABLE AWARDS

Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture AIA Richmond, 2014

Interior Design Excellence Award Virginia ASID/IIDA, 2013

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NEWCOMB HALL NOTABLE AWARDS

Interior Design Excellence Award

Virginia ASID/IIDA, 2011

Award for Excellence in Architecture AIA Virginia, 2010

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SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture for Rehabilitation, Restoration or Preservation Honor Washington and Lee University for The Colonnade with Glave & Holmes Architecture; also Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc.; Nolen Frisa Associates, P.C.; PACE Collaborative, P.C.; Timmons Group, Inc.; Miller Beam & Paganelli, Inc.; Landmark Preservation Assosciates; Sadler & Whitehead Architect, PLC; GHD; O'Shea Wilson Siteworks, LLC

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