Eastern Virginia Medical School Strelitz Diabetes Center
Norfolk, Virginia
Square Footage
47,000 SF
Building Type
Healthcare
Project Type
Renovation
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
The Eastern Virginia Medical School Strelitz Diabetes Center was a renovation project that transformed existing space within Williams Hall into a specialized outpatient care and education facility. The project supported EVMS’s mission to advance diabetes treatment, research, and patient education through a modernized clinical environment. Updated building systems and interior spaces enhanced functionality, comfort, and operational efficiency.
Challenges
- Renovating an occupied academic medical building while minimizing disruption to ongoing programs and operations.
- Integrating specialized clinical spaces within an existing facility with structural and infrastructure constraints.li>
- Upgrading building systems to meet current healthcare standards within a renovation footprint.
Goals
- Create a modern, patient-centered facility dedicated to diabetes care, education, and research.
- Improve functionality and efficiency through upgraded mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Enhance occupant comfort and accessibility while maintaining operational continuity.
Project Team
- Owner: Old Dominion University
- Architect: PF&A Design
- Structural:
- Civil:
- Contractor: VIRTEXCO Corporation
Results
- Successfully delivered a renovated Strelitz Diabetes Center within Williams Hall at EVMS.
- Improved clinical functionality and patient experience through modernized spaces and systems.
- Supported EVMS’s long-term healthcare mission with a flexible, efficient outpatient facility.
