UR Student Lodge
The University of Richmond Student Organization Lodge came about in response to the 2020 movement for social justice and specifically, requests by the community for increased equity across campus.
The structure is one of ten 1950s single-family residences that were purchased by the university and ultimately became known as “Fraternity Row” because until recently, access was exclusive to greek life organizations.
The goal of the renovation is to provide all registered student organizations with an accessible, multifunctional space where they can host a spectrum of activities and events. It was important to the committee for the space to feel contemporary, inviting, and “unlike any other space on campus”.
PROJECT DETAILS
Richmond, VA
Event Hall, Assembly A-2
Level 3 Alteration
Type VB Construction
± 2,000 sq ft (148 occs.)
± $625,000
Completed March 2021
ROLE / INVOLVEMENT
Co-Project Designer
Programming / conceptual design through construction administration including site design, finish, lighting, & furniture selections
NOTEWORTHY
Mobile furniture can be rearranged and/or stored depending on the nature of the gathering 1
A new glass overhead door connects the interior with the revitalized outdoor patio 2
Multi-user genderspecific restrooms were taken out & replaced with accessible, gender-neutral toilet rooms 3
A 3D rendering illustrates a scheme for felt wall panels, these were installed to improve acoustics & provide visual interest behind the presentation area 4
A section drawing of the building details new roof insulation, an acoustic ceiling assembly, & locations for new ductwork 5
ALICIA RYDEL
BUILDING SECTION = 1'-0" 1 BATT INSULATION BETWEEN EXISTING RAFTERS INSTALL BAFFLES ALONG UNDERSIDE OF EXISTING SHEATHING TO FACILITATE AIR CIRCULATION FROM VENTED SOFFIT TO RIDGE VENT. MAXIMIZE R-VALUE WITH AVAILABLE RAFTER DEPTH AFTER INSTALLATION OF BAFFLES. NEW ROOF FINISH MATERIAL, REFER TO ROOF PLAN AND EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS GARAGE DOOR TRACK, FINAL CONFIGURATION TBD WALL-MOUNTED TELEVISION, SIZE TBD PROVIDE BLOCKING AS REQUIRED PROJECTION SCREEN, CONFIRM INSTALLATION TYPE AND HEIGHT WITH OWNER APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF HVAC DUCT LIGHT FIXTURE, REF SCHEDULE EXISTING TRUSSES TO REMAIN WOOD COMPONENTS TO BE CLEANED AND SEALED, METAL COMPONENTS TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED, CONFIRM WITH ARCHITECT AFTER DEMOLITION OPEN OPEN ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, REFER TO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FAUX TOP CHORD OF TRUSS, REFER TO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN REFER TO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS HD-5 WINDOW COVERING, REFER TO FINISH PLAN CONTINUOUS RIDGE VENT VENTED SOFFIT APPROXIMATE EXTENTS OF WALL-MOUNTED HVAC UNIT APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF HVAC DUCT COORDINATE LOCATION FIELD TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH TRUSS, LIGHT FIXTURE AND OVERHEAD DOOR TRACK ADA Ramp Main Entry Service Entry Lounge Flex / Events Projector Screen Catering Kitchen Furniture Storage Toilets Patio a b c d e f g h i k N a b c d e f g h i k i
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The site was reworked to accommodate a new path, ramp, & stair that provide ADA-compliant access. The design team took special care to stay within the limits that trigger a land disturbance permit to avoid a lengthy review process that would have pushed the project beyond the university’s required completion date 6
The structure prior to renovation 7
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A 3D rendering illustrates the initial design intent for the renovation, the scope was modified for value engineering & to improve the project timeline 8
The finishes, furniture, & artwork are modern & vibrant & aim to nod at the university’s colors without being too on the nose 9
The design team worked with local muralist, Eli McMullen, to develop the mural design 10
A presentation collage illustrating preliminary furniture selections 11
NOTEWORTHY
UR STUDENT LOUNGE
ALICIA RYDEL
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