Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Adaptive Reuse

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Adaptive Reuse

Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
 

Virginia Tech transformed the vintage Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center into a graduate education/life space. The goal of this phased renovation was to provide a rich learning environment through spaces, services, and programming that enhance the graduate education experience. With this renovation, the building has remained a tribute to Don Brown, a corporate trailblazer and dedicated Virginia Tech alumnus.

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Services

2RW provided MEP/FP engineering design for this adaptive reuse, which included:

  • HVAC assessment
  • Bathroom upgrades
  • Electrical power and lighting improvements
  • New telecommunication infrastructure
  • New student lounges
  • Laundry rooms
  • Student apartments
Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
 

OWNER: Virginia Tech

TIMEFRAME: 2004 – 2005

SIZE: 51,820 SF

COST: $394,600