NCSU AIAS Freedom by Design students worked to analyze, present, and design-build a new playground for one of the Governor Morehead school dormitories. OA served as pro-bono Architect of Record for this project, and sponsor/ mentor to the design students, providing field experience and professional accreditation hours.
The Building SL Student Services Center was occupied during the removal of existing soffits and installation of new mechanical equipment. During demolition, evidence of water intrusion from exterior walkways and deteriorated structural conditions were found. The Design Team prepared a Study to assist WTCC in planning a separate structural repair project. At Building SK, we designed a new office, boiler room, roof access ladder, and replacement interior finishes. We also permitted the Temporary Bookstore space in Building ST.
New 2,100 sf office building to replace facilities that were damaged by a hurricane. The scope included accessible parking, reception, offices, workstations, mechanical/records storage, conference and break room.
Renovations at Cherry Hospital’s Building ‘W’ included a break area for maintenance staff combined with a mezzanine structure above with stair access. This project is located in an existing open-air landscaping shed, and included two new roll down grilles and updates to the fire/sprinkler system for the areas of work. The breakroom, mezzanine, and stair all received interior finishes, and casework was designed for the interior of the breakroom.
This is a phased design approach for a vibrant church campus. The Phase 1A renovation includes HVAC system replacement, mold remediation, waterproofing and interior finishes replacement in the classroom wing. The Admin Wing renovation includes complete gutting of outdated toilet facilities, new Men’s, Women’s and All Users restrooms and updated finishes in the adjacent hallway and lobby.
The new 4,000 sf bathhouse includes tickets/first aid/office, locker rooms, storage and filtration for a 160,000 gallon pool with play structure, water slide and 6 lap lanes. The new outdoor aquatic facility is located adjacent to an existing recreation center and park. The bathhouse marks the entrance to the facility and defines the north edge of the site. Exterior materials and finishes complement Greenville Recreation & Parks color standards and the adjacent Eppes Center.
The Phase II renovation includes upfit of 23,000 sf of warehouse space for training, meeting, early voting and support space; building envelope improvements; interior finishes and furniture selection; plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection; security and AV pathways; and site accessibility.
This project was with the City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation, and the Raleigh Fire Department. It consisted of a clean office plan addition for the fire chief and his peers, with sound-isolating glass partitions. This simple office layout within a building that has been renovated multiple times, creating a unique challenge of coordinating with new and existing egress and building systems.
Renovation of an existing 6,080 sf church building with historic significance dating back to the early 1900s with additions added in the 1950s. The new congregation required a reconfiguration of the sanctuary and classrooms to make the space functional for their Sunday worship services and child care as well as weekly office use. In addition, care was given to improving accessibility, functionality and the overall aesthetics of the space.
Improvements to the 40,000 sf existing building include roof and skylight replacement; exterior envelope and structural repair; pool deck repair; door and hardware replacement; lighting replacement; and new HVAC for the natatorium.