Eastern Virginia Medical School Brickell Medical Sciences Library
Norfolk, Virginia
Square Footage
65,000 SF
Building Type
Higher Education
Project Type
New Construction
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
The Eastern Virginia Medical School Medical Sciences Library is a modern academic facility designed to support medical education, research, and collaboration. The project provides flexible study areas, technology-rich learning spaces, and expanded resources to serve students, faculty, and researchers. Integrated building systems enhance comfort, functionality, and long-term performance within a demanding academic environment.
Challenges
- Design building systems to support diverse uses including quiet study, group collaboration, and technology-driven learning.
- Integrate modern infrastructure within a facility serving highly specialized academic and research needs.
- Balancing occupant comfort, acoustics, and energy efficiency in a multi-use educational building.
Goals
- Create a flexible, student-centered learning environment that supports evolving educational methods.
- Provide reliable, efficient building systems that enhance comfort and usability throughout the library.
- Support long-term academic growth through adaptable and future-ready infrastructure.
Project Team
- Owner: Old Dominion University
- Architect: Tymoff+Moss Architects
- Structural:
- Civil:
- Contractor: S.B. Ballard Construction Company
Results
- Successfully delivered a contemporary medical sciences library serving EVMS students and faculty.
- Enhanced functionality and comfort through integrated, high-performance building systems.
- Established a versatile academic resource that supports collaboration, research, and medical education.
