UVA Wise Library

In association with Cannon Design, T&L provided architectural support, and civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering services for a new library at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Virginia.

The 6 story, 68,353 GSF facility provides sufficient space to accommodate the College’s planned growth, will house the College’s collection, and provides study and instructional spaces to accommodate the College’s needs. The project includes numerous 24 hour study/project creation rooms that will contain state-of-the-art multimedia equipment for students, faculty, and the public to utilize. The facility also includes three machine room-less hydraulic elevators and extensive wired and wireless data networks.

T&L’s scope of services included civil engineering for all utilities along with exterior plazas, walkways and stairs. Mechanical systems have been designed to accommodate HVAC systems for the sensitive demands of the large and valuable book collection. Electrical design includes innovative lighting systems throughout this dramatic building. The building is fully sprinkled and because of its 6 story height, a fire pump is also required.

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