press release

Phase 1 of VMDO Architect's latest Chatham Hall project is complete.

August 25, 2008

VMDO's new Lecture Hall and renovation of the Yardley Hall Dining services reached the first phase of completion last week. The existing Dining Hall, Kitchen and Servery, constituting Phase One, reached completion on schedule and in time for pre-season operation.

Working together again after the very successful Averett University Student Center, Blair Construction's Project Manager, Jon Tibbs, and Project Superintendent, Roger Giles, led this construction team through a compact 10-week summer schedule to complete the Dining, Kitchen, and Servery installation over the summer break.

Upon their return on August 23rd through 24th, the 137 girls attending the college preparatory school will be pleased to find hot, cold and made-to-order entrees served from a beautiful market-place servery. Staff have enjoyed the modern kitchen equipment, new air conditioning, and the open layout of their former enclosed kitchen.

About VMDO Architects

Over the past 32 years, VMDO Architects has focused on customized planning and design for a variety of institutional clients throughout the United States. The practice is committed to designing facilities that are more than just functional places and spaces. They strive to create designs that are suited to the needs of the community, offering an inspiring and engaging environment that translates into meaningful buildings of lasting value. With thirteen LEED-accredited professionals and seven LEED-registered projects, the firm has established a leadership position in energy-efficient and sustainable design. VMDO Architects has thus built a reputation for progressive, sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective programming, design, renovation, and planning.

VMDO Architects was founded in 1976 and is the youngest firm to receive the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Award, the most prestigious honor given by the Virginia Society of American Institute of Architects.

For further information, interview, and photography opportunities in reference to this project and VMDO Architects, please contact William Bishop at 434.296.5684, email at bishop@vmdo.com.