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The Flagship building of Longwood, Ruffner Hall with its beautiful Rotunda was destroyed by fire during renovation April 24th 2001. It has been rebuilt in its former splendor with many amenities, and the latest technology. The classic artwork in the interior of the Rotunda dome has been cleaned and restored. The addition of a skylight (previously covered) brings new light to the Rotunda's interior. The Ruffner Re-dedication Website is available here.
| Project Cost: $ 18.1
million Construction Cost: $ 14.9 million Construction Schedule: November ’02 – April '05 Architect: Kuntz & Associates Architects, Alexandria, VA Contractor: English Construction, Inc., Lynchburg, VA Project Information: 83,143 sq. feet, 20 classrooms, 63 faculty offices, 28 offices for Provost and staff, Psychology, History, Political Science, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Graduate Studies, Math, Computer Science. Target Completion Date: April 2005 |
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| click here | Full Ruffner Front, Rotunda Exterior, Rotunda Interior, | Floor Plans Basement | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Completing final touches, moving furniture, & building is nearly ready for April 23rd 2005 rededication. |
The New Science Building will be a needed replacement to our current building, Stevens Hall. It is located on the corner of Griffin Blvd and High Street and will feature new and exciting technologies to be integrated into the classrooms.
| Project Cost: $ 17.6
million Construction Cost: $ 11.9 million Construction Schedule: July ’03 – Summer ‘05 Architect: Clark-Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA Contractor: Suitt Project Information: 70,822 sq. feet, 28 faculty offices, 20 classrooms and labs, additional faculty research space Target Completion Date: July 2005 |
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| click here | CAD Renderings (N, S, E, W), Front View (High Street Side) | Floor Plans 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | In progress, building in various stages of completion with some lab stations being installed to completion of exterior brick work |
The Heating Plant is located at the site of the large smoke stack on campus. The plant provides much of the steam and heating needs for the campus. Newer, more efficient equipment will be added.
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Phase I Addition: $1.9 million Phase II: 8.1 million Total Construction Cost: $ 8.2 million (estimate) Construction Schedule: Fall '04 - not available Architect: Phase I: TENG Phase II: RME Contractor: not available Project Information: Temporary area contains 1 new boiler to supplement old systems. New facility currently in design phase. Target Completion Date: not available |
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| click here | A temporary structure has been built next to the old boiler plant which will handle Longwood's needs as a new design is readied for construction on the current Barlow field site. (see Athletic Complex) |
Prior to Jarman renovation, a new building is planned for construction between Brock Commons and Race Street South of Bedford along Franklin. It will also accommodate the Communication Studies and Theatre Department when constructed.
| Project Cost: $
8.8
million Construction Cost: $6.3 million Construction Schedule: not available Architect: Bushman / Dreyfus Contractor: not available Project Information: A 300 seat "black box" theatre, faculty and staff offices, design and set shop are among the planned features. |
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| click here | available here | Preliminary Design phase, new changes being added. |
Currently home to the Communication Studies and Theatre Department as well as a large auditorium with a balcony, Jarman is set to begin renovation. This construction is pending upon a Bond Referendum Nov. 02, 2002. This bond overwhelmingly passed.
| Project Cost: $
6.2
million Construction Cost: 3.9 million Construction Schedule: not available Architect: Bushman / Dreyfus Contractor: not available Project Information: Renovate Jarman (which has had only minimal renovations since being built in 1951) to include new lighting and sound systems, replacement and modernization of wood veneer paneling, acoustical materials, stage surface, and new HVAC systems to include air conditioning for the lower level and modernization of the lower level. |
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Plans are being considered for a new pond to control the under ground stream that runs through campus and storm water runoff. Around this pond, a park area will be added. It will be ideal for studying, picnicking, or the occasional outdoor class.
| Project Cost: $
750,000 Construction Cost: $ 650,000 Construction Schedule: not available Architect: Timmons Group Contractor: not available Project Information: Planning / Evaluation Phase |
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| click here | still in planning | Has not started |
Groundbreaking held on April 15th, 2005 at 4:30 PM.
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Project Cost: $
13.5
million Construction Cost: $ 11.1 million Construction Schedule: Starts Summer of 2004, currently in planning stages Architect: Moseley Architects from Virginia Beach with Recreation Consultants - Hastings & Chivetta from St. Louis, MO. Contractor: to be determined Project Information: Two basketball courts, one MAC court, two racquet ball courts, three multipurpose rooms for aerobics (etc), indoor running track (1/8th mile), climbing rock, main workout room with positions for approximately 180 pieces of equipment, juice bar. Equipment rental and storage space. Offices for Student Recreation and Student Health, Wellness, and Counseling. Locker Rooms for Faculty/Staff and Students. Facility is approximately 75,000 square feet. Architects are Moseley Architects from Virginia Beach with Recreation Consultants - Hastings & Chivetta from St. Louis, MO. The facility will be located on the lower Frazer Parking lot. |
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In an effort to accommodate our move to Division I Athletics, Longwood will be constructing a new set of Athletic fields, press boxes, and bleachers. The facility will feature an artificial surface for our Lacrosse program as well as a natural surface for our Soccer and Rugby programs.
| Project Cost: $
5.1
million Construction Cost: $4.5 million Construction Schedule: not available Architect: VMDO Contractor: not available Project Information: Press boxes, and bleachers. The facility will feature an artificial surface for our Lacrosse program as well as a natural surface for our Soccer and Rugby programs. |
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Addition of 3000+ square foot Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation facilities, new air conditioning, seats, and lighting for the basketball court. A landscaped garden area is also planned as part of the project. The Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation facilities are necessary to keep our Health, Recreation, and Kinesiology programs certified by having the equipment and training our students require.
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Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation facilities: $ 557,000 ; Willett
Renovations: $1.9 million Construction Cost: $ to be determined Construction Schedule: scheduled to begin Summer 2005 Architect: to be determined Contractor: not available Project Information: Addition of 3000+ square foot Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation facilities, new air conditioning, seats, and lighting for the basketball court. |
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| click here | click here | Interviewing architects, evaluating proposals. |
Information is currently being gathered with the intention of making this space into meeting rooms after the Longwood Bookstore's move to the basement of Blackwell.
| Project Cost: $
3.8
million Construction Cost: $ 3.1 million Construction Schedule: not available Architect: VMDO Contractor: not available Project Information: Current plans indicate meeting spaces for University use. |
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The Bluestone Dormitories Project is not a capital construction project of Longwood University. If you would like to find out more about this project, you can take a look at this news release by Longwood Public Relations.
Plans are being considered over the 2005-2007 time frame to take the Cunninghams, Stubbs, Cox, and Wheeler off-line for renovations after additional space is available upon the completion of the Bluestone Dormitory project.
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10.5
million Construction Cost: $7.5 million Construction Schedule: unknown Architect: unknown Contractor: unknown Project Information: Project info goes here |
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There are many landscaping projects under way and in development. Among them are the following:
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$ Construction Cost: $ Construction Schedule: unknown Architect: unknown Contractor: Longwood Facilities Management, to be determined contractors Project Information: Miscellaneous landscaping projects around campus |
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| click here | In progress |
The LCVA is the art museum for Longwood University and South Central Virginia. Since 1994 the LCVA has been located on the corner of Third and Main Streets in downtown Farmville (the former home to a Roses Department Store). Most of the operating systems were original to the 1969 structure. During 2002 the LCVA raised funds to support phase I renovation from a variety of constituents. In 2003 Glavé and Holmes developed a facilities master plan.
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$ 940,500 Construction Cost: $ 775,000 Construction Schedule: July ’04 – January ‘05 Architect: Glavé and Holmes (Richmond, VA) Contractor: JE Jamerson (Buckingham, VA) Project Information: Phase I renovation focuses on infrastructure improvement including installing a new HVAC system, a passenger elevator, public restrooms, new gallery lighting, new flooring, and electrical upgrades. Target Completion Date: LCVA reopened in February 2005 |
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| click here | Has been completed with the opening of a gala and art auction in February of 2005. |
Brock Commons has become the central focal point for Longwood and unites the campus community around a safe, pedestrian-friendly environment. The plan provides for full accessibility of all the campus building for all users, while creating an outdoor, collegial ambiance for the entire campus community. See images of the opening ceremony 4/24/04 here.
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Cost: $ 7.8 million Construction Cost: $ 6.5 million Construction Schedule: July ’02 – November ‘03 Architect: Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, Baltimore, MD Contractor: Phase I: Booth & Co., Farmville, VA Phase II: Branch & Associates, Inc. Project Information: 125 space parking garage, 2 fountains, pavilion Target Completion Date: Completed |
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| click here | Overview, Brick Terrace/Water Feature, View toward Dining Hall, View toward Wynne, View toward Grainger. | Garage | 4/24/04 Has been Completed, take a look at the opening ceremony 4/24/04. |
At the time of the Fire of 2001, Grainger was home to the English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages departments. It has been rebuilt in its previous place at Longwood. The rededication ceremony was 8/19/03, take a look here.
| Project Cost: $ 5.3
million Construction Cost: $ 4.4 million Construction Schedule: June ’02 – July ‘03 Architect: Moseley Architects, Va. Beach, VA Contractor: English Construction, Inc., Lynchburg, VA Project Information: 27,694 sq. feet, 15 classrooms, 34 offices Target Completion Date: July 2003 |
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| click here | Front Interactive, Side Interactive | Floor Plans 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 8/19/03 Grainger Hall was rededicated and opened. It houses English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages departments. |
There is a new lot accommodating 212 new parking spots between Wynne and Main Street.
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Lankford Mall is the first step in our efforts to make Longwood more pedestrian friendly. With new sidewalks and landscaping, Lankford Mall will also be a more accommodating spot for many of our campus's outdoor events.
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| click here | click here | click here | Has been Completed |
