University Projects
With over 30+ university related projects in WMC’s portfolio, WMC is the go-to firms to provide surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services. The variation of campus environments of Washington DC area universities, such as historic Gallaudet University’s gated campus and the urban
campus of The George Washington University, fundamental to the design of university related projects. WMC understands that the needs of professors, students, and staff are also vital to the success of university projects. All of these factors are taken in account with the site design of university facilities.
The George Washington University – Milken Institute School of Public Health
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering and surveying services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the design and development of The George Washington University’s School of School of Public Health and Health Services . The facility will have a total of 151,000 sq ft amongst the seven above grade floors and two below grade floors. The Warwick Building, previously located on the site, was razed in preparation for the construction for this new facility. The project is being designed to meet LEED Gold certification requirements.
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering and surveying services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the design and development of The George Washington University’s School of School of Public Health and Health Services . The facility will have a total of 151,000 sq ft amongst the seven above grade floors and two below grade floors. The Warwick Building, previously located on the site, was razed in preparation for the construction for this new facility. The project is being designed to meet LEED Gold certification requirements.
Northern Virginia Community College – Higher Education Center
Sterling, VA
Montgomery College King Street & Arts Center project involved the conversion of the former Giant Food Heidi Bakery production and distribution facility in Silver Spring, as part of expansion of facilities of Montgomery College on a block westerly of the WMATA/CSX Right-of-Way. Parts of this existing 1.5 acres and building were to be removed and the remainder was rehabilitated for arts education, studio and office spaces as well as providing for a covered sculptor workspace, ceramic kiln, and an open multi-use courtyard.
WMC assisted in the development plans for approvals by the Montgomery County Planning Board and coordinated and developed plans for new utilities including water, sanitary, sewer and storm drainage as well as storm water management as applicable. WMC also worked collaboratively with the project architect on the design of the courtyard and streetscape/landscape improvements.
Sterling, VA
Montgomery College King Street & Arts Center project involved the conversion of the former Giant Food Heidi Bakery production and distribution facility in Silver Spring, as part of expansion of facilities of Montgomery College on a block westerly of the WMATA/CSX Right-of-Way. Parts of this existing 1.5 acres and building were to be removed and the remainder was rehabilitated for arts education, studio and office spaces as well as providing for a covered sculptor workspace, ceramic kiln, and an open multi-use courtyard.
WMC assisted in the development plans for approvals by the Montgomery County Planning Board and coordinated and developed plans for new utilities including water, sanitary, sewer and storm drainage as well as storm water management as applicable. WMC also worked collaboratively with the project architect on the design of the courtyard and streetscape/landscape improvements.
George Mason University – Founders Hall
Arlington, VA
WMC participated in the design of this project which is being completed in three stages. Founders Hall consists of seven stories of educational space that has a total of 250,000 sq ft and includes a 300 seat auditorium, a 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose room, and a 30,000 sq ft library. The design also included is a 1-acre plaza and an underground parking garage for 450 car spaces. WMC provided surveying services, preliminary site concept options, civil engineering design for the relocation of an existing 96" storm drain, campus utility extensions, county approvals, construction staging documents, temporary access, and construction administration services.
Arlington, VA
WMC participated in the design of this project which is being completed in three stages. Founders Hall consists of seven stories of educational space that has a total of 250,000 sq ft and includes a 300 seat auditorium, a 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose room, and a 30,000 sq ft library. The design also included is a 1-acre plaza and an underground parking garage for 450 car spaces. WMC provided surveying services, preliminary site concept options, civil engineering design for the relocation of an existing 96" storm drain, campus utility extensions, county approvals, construction staging documents, temporary access, and construction administration services.
Georgetown University – Eric E. Hotung Law Center
Washington, DC
The Eric E. Hotung Law Center provides an International and Comparative Law Library, an Alumni Welcoming Center, 14 additional classrooms and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art U.S. Supreme Court moot courtroom, and expanded space for faculty offices and for the Office of International and Graduate Programs.
WMC provided design support and obtained approvals from many District review agencies for this project. Construction administration, preparation of site plans, and stormwater management were also included in the scope of services.
Washington, DC
The Eric E. Hotung Law Center provides an International and Comparative Law Library, an Alumni Welcoming Center, 14 additional classrooms and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art U.S. Supreme Court moot courtroom, and expanded space for faculty offices and for the Office of International and Graduate Programs.
WMC provided design support and obtained approvals from many District review agencies for this project. Construction administration, preparation of site plans, and stormwater management were also included in the scope of services.
The George Washington University – Elliott School of International Affairs &
1959 E Street Residence Hall
Washington, DC
WMC completed site design, landscape design, and construction phase services for a 335,000 sq ft, residential and academic building at The George Washington University. The building is on a prominent site on the southern edge of the Campus at E Street between 19th and 20th Streets.
This newly constructed building includes residential facilities, general academic and executive education, and three levels of below-grade parking. Included within the preliminary designs are 12 large classrooms, ranging in size from a 345-person capacity at 4,300 sq ft to a 40-person capacity at 1,280 sq ft. Engineering design included two stormwater management facilities, new sanitary sewers, new domestic and fire services together with new electric and telecommunication services.
1959 E Street Residence Hall
Washington, DC
WMC completed site design, landscape design, and construction phase services for a 335,000 sq ft, residential and academic building at The George Washington University. The building is on a prominent site on the southern edge of the Campus at E Street between 19th and 20th Streets.
This newly constructed building includes residential facilities, general academic and executive education, and three levels of below-grade parking. Included within the preliminary designs are 12 large classrooms, ranging in size from a 345-person capacity at 4,300 sq ft to a 40-person capacity at 1,280 sq ft. Engineering design included two stormwater management facilities, new sanitary sewers, new domestic and fire services together with new electric and telecommunication services.
The George Washington University – Science and Engineering Complex
Washington, DC
The George Washington University’s Science and Engineering Complex is set to be a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and laboratory building. The building will include functions from the School of Engineering and Applied Science as well as the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ physical science departments, including biological sciences, physics, chemistry, and hominid paleobiology. Other aligned researchers will also be located in the new complex. WMC is providing civil engineering services for this 480,000 sq ft eight-story building with two levels of below-grade parking. The building will consist of 290,000 sq ft of learning space for teaching and research laboratories
Washington, DC
The George Washington University’s Science and Engineering Complex is set to be a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and laboratory building. The building will include functions from the School of Engineering and Applied Science as well as the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ physical science departments, including biological sciences, physics, chemistry, and hominid paleobiology. Other aligned researchers will also be located in the new complex. WMC is providing civil engineering services for this 480,000 sq ft eight-story building with two levels of below-grade parking. The building will consist of 290,000 sq ft of learning space for teaching and research laboratories
The George Washington University – Learning Law Center and Parking Garage
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering and surveying services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the design and development of The George Washington University Learning Law Center and Parking Garage. The project team is developing the site in two phases. Phase I will comprise of one level of above ground level with one level of sub-grade academic space with and additional four sub-levels of parking for approximately 400 cars. Phase II will involve the development of an additional eight levels of above grade office and classroom space totaling 200,000 sq ft.
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering and surveying services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the design and development of The George Washington University Learning Law Center and Parking Garage. The project team is developing the site in two phases. Phase I will comprise of one level of above ground level with one level of sub-grade academic space with and additional four sub-levels of parking for approximately 400 cars. Phase II will involve the development of an additional eight levels of above grade office and classroom space totaling 200,000 sq ft.
The George Washington University – Residential Hall (Square 77A)
Washington, DC
WMC is providing land surveying and civil engineering services for The George Washington University’s residential hall on Square 77A in Washington, DC. The site is 37,666 sq ft and lies within the proposed Campus Historic District. The 800 bed high-rise facility will house undergraduate students. Three existing residence halls currently occupy the 37,666 sq ft site and lies within the proposed Campus Historic District. The development of the site will include preserving front sections of Schenley, Crawford, and West End residence halls, but will involve the demolition of the back portions of all three buildings. This development is unique as it is the largest dorm on campus by far, and one of the largest dorms in the country. The
development will include student and faculty residential spaces, as well as retail spaces. The
project is being designed to meet LEED Silver certification at a minimum.
Rendering courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross
Washington, DC
WMC is providing land surveying and civil engineering services for The George Washington University’s residential hall on Square 77A in Washington, DC. The site is 37,666 sq ft and lies within the proposed Campus Historic District. The 800 bed high-rise facility will house undergraduate students. Three existing residence halls currently occupy the 37,666 sq ft site and lies within the proposed Campus Historic District. The development of the site will include preserving front sections of Schenley, Crawford, and West End residence halls, but will involve the demolition of the back portions of all three buildings. This development is unique as it is the largest dorm on campus by far, and one of the largest dorms in the country. The
development will include student and faculty residential spaces, as well as retail spaces. The
project is being designed to meet LEED Silver certification at a minimum.
Rendering courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross
The George Washington University – Square 75
Washington, DC
WMC is providing surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for a newly constructed office building located at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. The project will upgrade the streetscape all around the site to meet the GWU standards and making it consistent with other areas along the Avenue.
Rendering courtesy of Gensler.
Washington, DC
WMC is providing surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for a newly constructed office building located at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. The project will upgrade the streetscape all around the site to meet the GWU standards and making it consistent with other areas along the Avenue.
Rendering courtesy of Gensler.
The George Washington University – Corcoran Hall
Washington, DC
WMC was part of the design team for the renovation and rehabilitation of Corcoran Hall, located on a campus in a high traffic urban environment. The building is located on a prominent location on campus, surrounding the Univeristy Yard.Most of Corcoran Hall was vacated when Science and Engineering Hall opened in January 2015, also a WMC project.
The new development is being designed to meet LEED design requirements.
Washington, DC
WMC was part of the design team for the renovation and rehabilitation of Corcoran Hall, located on a campus in a high traffic urban environment. The building is located on a prominent location on campus, surrounding the Univeristy Yard.Most of Corcoran Hall was vacated when Science and Engineering Hall opened in January 2015, also a WMC project.
The new development is being designed to meet LEED design requirements.
Gallaudet University – James Lee Sorenson Language and Communications Center
Washington, DC
WMC was part of the design team for the new James Lee Sorenson Language and Communications Center that was constructed on an existing parking lot measuring approximately 87,000 sq ft located at Gallaudet University campus in Washington, DC. Gallaudet University is the world’s only university institution geared solely towards the deaf and hard of hearing. This 3-story building with sub-level, houses the departments of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and Hearing, Speech and Language Studies, as well as provides teaching and workspace for approximately 95 faculty and 45 student
workers. Approximately 14,000 sq ft is dedicated to classrooms, lounges and display areas. The remainder of the space contains laboratories, office space, research and clinical workspace. The building also has a large open space atrium in the middle of the facility.
Washington, DC
WMC was part of the design team for the new James Lee Sorenson Language and Communications Center that was constructed on an existing parking lot measuring approximately 87,000 sq ft located at Gallaudet University campus in Washington, DC. Gallaudet University is the world’s only university institution geared solely towards the deaf and hard of hearing. This 3-story building with sub-level, houses the departments of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and Hearing, Speech and Language Studies, as well as provides teaching and workspace for approximately 95 faculty and 45 student
workers. Approximately 14,000 sq ft is dedicated to classrooms, lounges and display areas. The remainder of the space contains laboratories, office space, research and clinical workspace. The building also has a large open space atrium in the middle of the facility.
The George Washington University – Media and Public Affairs Building
Washington, DC
WMC worked with The George Washington University on the Media & Public Affairs building, a project located at the northeast corner of 21st and H Street in Washington DC. The design of this six-story building with two levels of below grade parking and cellar included civil engineering, landscape design and construction phase services.
Washington, DC
WMC worked with The George Washington University on the Media & Public Affairs building, a project located at the northeast corner of 21st and H Street in Washington DC. The design of this six-story building with two levels of below grade parking and cellar included civil engineering, landscape design and construction phase services.
The George Washington University – HOVA Residence Renovation
Washington, DC
WMC is part of the design team for the renovation and rehabilitation of the 10-story Hall of Virginia Avenue (HoVA) located at 2601 Virginia Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. HoVA was formerly a hotel that was purchased by the University in 1999. It is anticipated that the renovated HoVA facility will include approximately 120,000 sq ft of above-grade enclosed space (including the ground floor, mezzanine, and floors 1 – 8). The entire building (including below grade parking levels) total will remain at approximately 175,000 sq ft.
Washington, DC
WMC is part of the design team for the renovation and rehabilitation of the 10-story Hall of Virginia Avenue (HoVA) located at 2601 Virginia Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. HoVA was formerly a hotel that was purchased by the University in 1999. It is anticipated that the renovated HoVA facility will include approximately 120,000 sq ft of above-grade enclosed space (including the ground floor, mezzanine, and floors 1 – 8). The entire building (including below grade parking levels) total will remain at approximately 175,000 sq ft.
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the renovation the historic Woodhull House and design of an adjacent 24,000 sq ft 4-story museum on its Foggy Bottom Campus. The total size of the completed museum will be approximately 34,000 sq ft. The site is located at the corner of 21st and G Streets, NW in the heart of The George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus.
Washington, DC
WMC is providing full civil engineering services as part of the architectural and engineering team for the renovation the historic Woodhull House and design of an adjacent 24,000 sq ft 4-story museum on its Foggy Bottom Campus. The total size of the completed museum will be approximately 34,000 sq ft. The site is located at the corner of 21st and G Streets, NW in the heart of The George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus.
The Montgomery College - King Street & Cafritz Foundation Art Center
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery College King Street & Arts Center project involved the conversion of the former Giant Food Heidi Bakery production and distribution facility in Silver Spring, as part of expansion of facilities of Montgomery College on a block westerly of the WMATA/CSX Right-of-Way. Parts of this existing 1.5 acres and building were to be removed and the remainder was rehabilitated for arts education, studio and office spaces as well as providing for a covered sculptor workspace, ceramic kiln, and an open multi-use courtyard.
WMC assisted in the development plans for approvals by the Montgomery County Planning Board and coordinated and developed plans for new utilities including water, sanitary, sewer and storm drainage as well as storm water management as applicable. WMC also worked collaboratively with the project architect on the design of the courtyard and streetscape/landscape improvements.
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery College King Street & Arts Center project involved the conversion of the former Giant Food Heidi Bakery production and distribution facility in Silver Spring, as part of expansion of facilities of Montgomery College on a block westerly of the WMATA/CSX Right-of-Way. Parts of this existing 1.5 acres and building were to be removed and the remainder was rehabilitated for arts education, studio and office spaces as well as providing for a covered sculptor workspace, ceramic kiln, and an open multi-use courtyard.
WMC assisted in the development plans for approvals by the Montgomery County Planning Board and coordinated and developed plans for new utilities including water, sanitary, sewer and storm drainage as well as storm water management as applicable. WMC also worked collaboratively with the project architect on the design of the courtyard and streetscape/landscape improvements.
Northern Virginia Community College – Student Dormitory Study
Alexandria, VA
WMC is part of the design team tasked to provide survey and civil engineering services relating to a study for the preliminary design of two 300-bed student housing facilities. The housing facilities are anticipated to be designed in two phases at Northern Virginia Community
College’s 51-acre Alexandria Campus. WMC is working with the Client to provide engineering studies to identify certain existing public utilities around the site and the availability of these utilities for direct connection to the student housing facility.
Alexandria, VA
WMC is part of the design team tasked to provide survey and civil engineering services relating to a study for the preliminary design of two 300-bed student housing facilities. The housing facilities are anticipated to be designed in two phases at Northern Virginia Community
College’s 51-acre Alexandria Campus. WMC is working with the Client to provide engineering studies to identify certain existing public utilities around the site and the availability of these utilities for direct connection to the student housing facility.
Northern Virginia Community College – Utility Capacity & Distribution Study for Master Plan
Annandale, VA
WMC was part of the design team tasked with providing civil engineering services relating to utility base line maps for Northern Virginia Community College’s 78-acre Annandale campus. Scope of services included analyzing the existing conditions and future development for sanitary sewer, water service, storm sewer, and natural gas lines.
Annandale, VA
WMC was part of the design team tasked with providing civil engineering services relating to utility base line maps for Northern Virginia Community College’s 78-acre Annandale campus. Scope of services included analyzing the existing conditions and future development for sanitary sewer, water service, storm sewer, and natural gas lines.
Prince George's Community College – Facilities Management Building Renovation
Largo, MD
WMC is part of the design team for the design and development of Prince George’s Community College’s Facilities Management and Campus Police Building. The project involves adding approximately 14,000 sq ft of space and renovating approximately 8,200 sq ft of space to support physical space and resources needs. WMC role on the design team is to provide surveying and civil engineering services. Scope of services includes site topographic and utility surveying, site design, and related construction administration services.
Largo, MD
WMC is part of the design team for the design and development of Prince George’s Community College’s Facilities Management and Campus Police Building. The project involves adding approximately 14,000 sq ft of space and renovating approximately 8,200 sq ft of space to support physical space and resources needs. WMC role on the design team is to provide surveying and civil engineering services. Scope of services includes site topographic and utility surveying, site design, and related construction administration services.
Georgetown University – Henle Village
Washington, DC
This project required modification of all site areas within the common grounds of Henle Village and the adjacent dormitories. Much of the information on existing utilities were intentionally field verified during construction and plans were modified accordingly. Background records from Georgetown University were used to establish utility routing through the site since most of the utilities and landscape revolved around courtyard drainage. Grading was a large portion of the project in order to establish ramps between the dormitories and the main public plazas. There were approximately five dormitories interconnected with pedestrian areas and amenity spaces. The entire project was landscaped with retaining walls, ramps, railings, seats, and stairs.
Washington, DC
This project required modification of all site areas within the common grounds of Henle Village and the adjacent dormitories. Much of the information on existing utilities were intentionally field verified during construction and plans were modified accordingly. Background records from Georgetown University were used to establish utility routing through the site since most of the utilities and landscape revolved around courtyard drainage. Grading was a large portion of the project in order to establish ramps between the dormitories and the main public plazas. There were approximately five dormitories interconnected with pedestrian areas and amenity spaces. The entire project was landscaped with retaining walls, ramps, railings, seats, and stairs.
Trinity Washington University – Master Plan
Washington, DC
WMC is part of the design team for the design and development of Prince George’s Community College’s Facilities Management and Campus Police Building. The project involves adding approximately 14,000 sq ft of space and renovating approximately 8,200 sq ft of space to support physical space and resources needs. WMC role on the design team is to provide surveying and civil engineering services. Scope of services includes site topographic and utility surveying, site design, and related construction administration services.
Washington, DC
WMC is part of the design team for the design and development of Prince George’s Community College’s Facilities Management and Campus Police Building. The project involves adding approximately 14,000 sq ft of space and renovating approximately 8,200 sq ft of space to support physical space and resources needs. WMC role on the design team is to provide surveying and civil engineering services. Scope of services includes site topographic and utility surveying, site design, and related construction administration services.
The Catholic University of America – Marist Hall
Washington, DC
WMC provided civil engineering and surveying service for the renovation of Marist Hall on Catholic University of America’s campus. Marist Hall houses the School of Library & Information Science. Scope of services included site design, erosion and sediment control, and permit coordination.
Washington, DC
WMC provided civil engineering and surveying service for the renovation of Marist Hall on Catholic University of America’s campus. Marist Hall houses the School of Library & Information Science. Scope of services included site design, erosion and sediment control, and permit coordination.
Gallaudet University - Denison House
Washington, DC
WMC was involved in the design of Denison House located on Gallaudet University’s campus which is the first and only school dedicated to the pursuit of advanced education for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The main goal of Denison House was to redesign the historic structure to house a small group of students as well as living quarters for one faculty member. The recent renovation became the prototype and benchmark for Gallaudet University’s live and learn residential concept, which encourages the educational experience outside the conventional classroom.
Washington, DC
WMC was involved in the design of Denison House located on Gallaudet University’s campus which is the first and only school dedicated to the pursuit of advanced education for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The main goal of Denison House was to redesign the historic structure to house a small group of students as well as living quarters for one faculty member. The recent renovation became the prototype and benchmark for Gallaudet University’s live and learn residential concept, which encourages the educational experience outside the conventional classroom.
City of College Station Cemetery- Aggie Field of Honor
College Station, TX
WMC provided planning, design and construction assistance for a new, high-quality municipal cemetery that includes a specific area set aside as the “Aggie Field of Honor”. These services included topographic and utility surveys, subdivision platting, cemetery master planning, geotechnical and environmental assessments, existing facility evaluation, and development of construction design plans, specifications, and estimates.
The project proposed a challenge when developing a Master Plan for a shared cemetery that the City of College Station and Texas A&M would admire. The design team explored various design elements that would provide sustainable, distinct, and flexible design options that would be appropriate to incorporate into the Cemetery Master Plan. These design elements included prominent columbarium, stone walls and columns, ceremonial gateways, and natural "texas" landscape integrating evergreen edges.
College Station, TX
WMC provided planning, design and construction assistance for a new, high-quality municipal cemetery that includes a specific area set aside as the “Aggie Field of Honor”. These services included topographic and utility surveys, subdivision platting, cemetery master planning, geotechnical and environmental assessments, existing facility evaluation, and development of construction design plans, specifications, and estimates.
The project proposed a challenge when developing a Master Plan for a shared cemetery that the City of College Station and Texas A&M would admire. The design team explored various design elements that would provide sustainable, distinct, and flexible design options that would be appropriate to incorporate into the Cemetery Master Plan. These design elements included prominent columbarium, stone walls and columns, ceremonial gateways, and natural "texas" landscape integrating evergreen edges.
University of Virginia - Lee Street Garage
Washington, DC
WMC was involved in the design of Denison House located on Gallaudet University’s campus which is the first and only school dedicated to the pursuit of advanced education for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The main goal of Denison House was to redesign the historic structure to house a small group of students as well as living quarters for one faculty member. The recent renovation became the prototype and benchmark for Gallaudet University’s live and learn residential concept, which encourages the educational experience outside the conventional classroom.
Washington, DC
WMC was involved in the design of Denison House located on Gallaudet University’s campus which is the first and only school dedicated to the pursuit of advanced education for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The main goal of Denison House was to redesign the historic structure to house a small group of students as well as living quarters for one faculty member. The recent renovation became the prototype and benchmark for Gallaudet University’s live and learn residential concept, which encourages the educational experience outside the conventional classroom.