Williamsburg Landing Community Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
Square Footage
22,319 SF
Building Type
Community Center
Project Type
New Construction
Team
Architect-led Team
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
The Williamsburg Landing Community Center project involved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility within a premier life plan community, designed to support wellness, social engagement, and resident services. The building includes a theater, fitness and wellness spaces, dining areas, and multi-purpose rooms, all supported by high-performance mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. The design emphasized energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and system reliability while accommodating the diverse needs of residents and staff in a continuously active environment.
Challenges
- Designing MEP systems to serve a wide range of spaces, including a 300-seat theater, fitness areas, dining facilities, and multi-purpose rooms.
- Maintaining consistent comfort and indoor air quality across varying occupancy levels and activity types.
- Integrating specialized systems for theater lighting, audiovisual equipment, and performance support.
- Coordinating systems within a senior living environment where reliability, accessibility, and minimal disruption were critical.
Goals
- Provide efficient and reliable HVAC systems to ensure comfort, ventilation, and indoor air quality for residents and visitors.
- Deliver robust electrical infrastructure to support theater operations, dining services, and community programming.
- Implement energy-efficient systems to reduce operational costs and support long-term sustainability.
- Design plumbing systems that support high-use community amenities while ensuring durability and ease of maintenance.
Project Team
- Owner: Williamsburg Landing
- Architect: GuernseyTingle
- Structural Engineer: Terracon
- Civil Engineer: AES Consulting Engineers/li>
- Contractor: W.M.Jordan Company
Results
- Delivered a comfortable and welcoming environment that supports a wide range of resident activities and events.
- Enhanced performance and flexibility of the theater and community spaces through integrated electrical and mechanical systems.
- Improved energy efficiency and long-term operational performance through modern MEP system design.
- Provided a reliable and adaptable facility that supports the evolving needs of the Williamsburg Landing community.
