Wing-Davis-Wilks is comprised of three four-story residential wings that share a central single story common area. The 120,000 square foot building has a one acre footprint on the UVM Redstone Campus.

WDW has provided housing for approximately 475 students annually since 1967. This initiative marks the University’s first major renovation of this classic “sixties vintage” concrete, brick and block low-rise residential hall.

All of the interior spaces, finishes and systems in the complex were accomplished during three phases of construction.

The project received LEED SILVER certification.

Scope of Work:

GENERAL

• Provide natural daylight to as many interior spaces as possible
• Replace all exterior windows, doors, and associated glazing
• Replace existing roof and insulation
• Install sprinkler system
• Install new fire alarm system
• Renovate the existing heating system
• Existing electrical systems will be brought up to code. Wireless Internet will be provided in selected Common Area spaces

COMMON AREA

• Enclose an existing 1,300 square foot exterior courtyard with a single skylight, providing a special, naturally lit common space in the lobby that connects the three residential building wings
• Consolidate the two main entrances at a central location under a new entry canopy
• Introduce lighting, signage and landscape amenities to provide WDW with a recognizable and welcoming entrance
• Develop student friendly office space and informal seating areas with natural lighting.
• Reconfigure the existing stair to the ground floor of Davis to provide a welcoming secondary entrance from the lower parking area
• Replace existing elevators with handicap accessible elevators. Locate the new elevators adjacent to the Common Area for improved access and to eliminate wheelchair lifts at transition stairs
• Establish or reconfigure the following areas to create a dynamic and functional student center that unites the three residential halls:
  • Student services and reception desk
  • Workroom
  • Mail services room
  • Faculty offices
  • Meeting rooms
  • Classroom
  • Multi-purpose room with media capabilities
  • Music rooms with performance and coffee house area
  • Recreation room with game tables
  • Resident assistant resource room
  • Welcoming and secure entrances to each of the three residential halls
  • Other support spaces including restroom facilities, kitchen, storage and vending areas

RESIDENCE HALLS

• Reorganize, renovate and relocate hall lounges, kitchen and recycle rooms at each floor
• Improve aesthetics and day lighting in the existing half-mile long corridor network
• Provide 2 single bedrooms per floor
• Provide 1 unisex/handicap accessible toilet/shower on every floor
• Renovate and expand existing bathrooms
• Renovate all finishes in bedrooms, install new lighting and shelving
• Renovate 3 existing apartments to provide a Faculty in Residence apartment and apartments for the Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director
• Reorganize common bike storage and Residential Life storage
• Renovate and relocate laundry rooms and lounges
• Improve Housekeeping facilities throughout