LDDBlueline

Category: Projects

  • James Madison Teaching Kitchen

    James Madison Teaching Kitchen

    Providing engaging experiences for students is central to JMU, a university that strongly believes success requires equal parts intellect and action. Reaching past theory and books, JMU strives to offer hands on learning experiences by drawing from the outside world.

    Originally a fit out for an existing gym, this space was developed into JMU’s Teaching Kitchen which incorporates a well lit demonstration area giving students ample space to learn as well as present their work. A contemporary six station lab provides equipped learning areas separated by low walls for the purpose of keeping teams of students well grouped. Available to the students are six stainless steel professional stove ranges, sizeable refrigerators and quality kitchen tools creating a learning environment designed for success.

    Location

    Harrisonburg, VA

    Square Footage

    2,800 SF

    Owner

    James Madison University















  • James Madison University A2

    James Madison University A2

    JMU asked for our help in combining and relocating four independent departments into one existing multi-story story building, in effort to achieve adequate accommodations for faculty and staff consisting of meeting rooms, offices, collaboration areas, and a conference room. For students, classrooms, labs, study and project rooms as well as support functions, equipment rooms, storage areas, and break rooms.

    After meetings with JMU representatives from all departments, a detailed program of spaces and functions was created, including any special requests and utilities, as well as room adjacencies. Those in turn were plotted over four floors of the building and adjusted until all-user consensus was reached. The detailed construction drawings for all disciplines were prepared and construction was divided into three phases, each performed within a very narrow time frame. Created spaces are versatile, multifunctional and flexible, while meeting each department’s spatial needs and showcasing their uniqueness.

    Location

    Harrisonburg, VA

    Square Footage

    100,000 SF of renovations; conducted in 3 phases with largest renovation near 35,000 SF

    Owner

    James Madison University















  • Eastern Mennonite University Lecture Hall and Museum

    Eastern Mennonite University Lecture Hall and Museum

    Eastern Mennonite University prepares students to serve and lead in a global context. Their community of learning integrates Christian faith, academic rigor, artistic creation and reflective practice informed by the liberal arts, interdisciplinary engagement and cross-cultural encounter.

    Phase 3 of the Suter Science Center Renovation completed the rejuvenation of a 50 year-old campus icon. Two rooms were the centerpiece; the Swartzendruber Lecture Hall and the Hostetter Museum of Natural History. The Lecture Hall was designed to accommodate current university pedagogy of collaborative work and smaller class size. The Museum is now housed in the old planetarium, bringing new life to this treasured space.

    Location

    Harrisonburg, VA

    Square Footage

    12,000 SF

    Owner

    Eastern Mennonite University















  • Glencairn CIA Administration and Community Center

    Glencairn CIA Administration and Community Center

    The new Glencairn Administration & Community Center is located on a reclaimed park site. The design approach seeks to visually minimize the loss of the areas finite green space by creating a see-through building. The 5,700 SF center has three components: the two-story glass enclosed lobby provides and allows views through and into the park, the multipurpose community room, constructed of double insulated glass panels, and offices and support spaces clad in brick and wood. Natural materials were selected for durability, accessibility and sustainability. Large roof overhangs that allow daylight while protecting the occupants from the glare and heat of direct sun radiation.

    Location

    Houston, TX

    Square Footage

    5,700 SF

    Owner

    Glencairn CIA





  • Fiserv Parking Deck

    Fiserv Parking Deck

    Sitting on 22.88 acres, the much-needed parking deck was designed to allow for future expansion of 2 additional 82,529 SF levels, increasing the total parking to 1,197 spaces. The deck is equipped with a car wash station, as well as Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) spaces with charging stations. This project was awarded the 2016 Georgia ACI “Award of Excellence”.

    Location

    Alpharetta, GA

    Square Footage/Size

    234,471 SF
    681 Parking Spaces, 3 Levels

    Owner

    Jones, Lang, LaSalle







  • City of Marietta Public Works Addition and Renovation

    City of Marietta Public Works Addition and Renovation

    LDDBlueline™ provided site work and architectural and interior design services for the building renovation and building additions to the Marietta Public Works Facility which were completed in two (2) phases over several years. The existing pre-engineered metal building houses the fleet garage operations which services all city-owned large vehicles as well as smaller vehicles. Phase I consists of renovations of the office and warehouse area, enclosing a rear canopy to create a connector corridor between buildings and a new addition containing a state-of-the-art traffic control center. Phase 2 consists of a new pre-engineered metal building addition to house 8 small vehicle garage bays. Renovation of the large vehicle bays include new mobile column lifts for larger vehicles, vehicle exhaust system, new overhead glass doors, a NAPA parts center with storage mezzanine, all new finishes and employee offices and locker rooms.

    Location

    Marietta, GA

    Square Footage

    Phase I: Addition – 8,485 SF; Renovation – 23,705 SF
    Phase 2: Addition – 4,761 SF; Renovation – 9,206 SF

    Owner

    City of Marietta











  • City of Smyrna Fire Station #2

    City of Smyrna Fire Station #2

    The new City of Smyrna Fire Station #2 was built from ground up on the property of the old fire station. The City needed to replace the outdated station with an up-to-date facility for the public safety staff. The building includes a two-bay apparatus with six (6) dormitories, exercise space, an equipment room, office space, restrooms, kitchen area, training and EMS response conference room, exterior access, along with interior access to a common lobby. Exterior is brick facade with light weight pre-cast accent generator to support a full facility. LDDBlueline™ provided full architectural and interior design services.

    Location

    Smyrna, GA

    Square Footage

    10,685 SF, Two Stories

    Owner

    City of Smyrna Fire Department





  • Middle Georgia State University, Natural Science and Nursing Center Addition

    Middle Georgia State University, Natural Science and Nursing Center Addition

    The project creates the space to expand one of the fastest growing degrees offered at the University, the Natural Science and Nursing program. The building houses wet labs, physics lab, organic chemistry lab, microbiology lab, nursing simulation lab, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classroom and faculty and administrative offices. The project incorporates the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act and includes other sustainable concepts. LDDBlueline™ demonstrated to the Client the savings on staffing, security, elevators, etc. to arrange the building as an addition to their existing classroom building instead of designing a separate building which provides useful and economical spaces.

    Location

    Warner Robins, GA

    Square Footage

    16,989 SF

    Owner

    Middle Georgia State University














  • Texas Carpenters & Millwrights Training Facility

    Texas Carpenters & Millwrights Training Facility

    This concrete structure was reconfigured and renovated to provide a variety of learning, training, and administrative spaces for the local chapter of a nationwide trade union. The finished building houses a new entry pavilion, interior classrooms, offices, mock-up spaces and construction methods laboratories. In addition to upgrades to building infrastructure systems, exterior renovations were made to make obvious the re-purposing of the facility from commercial usage to educational functions.

    Location

    Houston, TX

    Square Footage

    50,000 SF

    Owner

    Texas Carpenters & Millwrights









  • Halstead New England Innovation and Design Center

    Halstead New England Innovation and Design Center

    LDDBlueline™ wwas selected to provide full architectural, interior design, and coordination of engineering services as well as Green Globes coordination for this new construction and renovation project. The Design Center now houses a multipurpose showroom/training room for approximately 50 to 60 people, a 20-person call center, video conference room, offices, lobby/reception area, support spaces, and storage.

    The Owner’s corporate philosophy encouraged the design of this building to meet energy efficient Green Globes criteria. Maximizing the use of glass, the building’s Lobby incorporates a living plant wall that provides a backdrop to showcase multiple art pieces. Programmatically, the building had to function both for staff and guests that were invited to training events hosted by the company. The conference room was also designed as a reinforced storm room with separate HVAC system, to help provide a safer space for the occupants of the campus’ metal warehouse buildings.

    Location

    Calhoun, GA

    Square Footage

    6,000 SF New Construction
    4,810 SF Renovation

    Owner

    CGA Global Realty