The new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Maryland will house research laboratories, offices and support spaces for Civil and Environmental and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Quantum). WRA met with stakeholders in a collaborative approach to evaluate the programming requirements and develop scoping documents for the new 157,000 SF facility for use in procuring design/build delivery services.  WRA provided survey of existing conditions, architectural and space programming and support on mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems.

WRA completed A/E design and construction phase services for renovation of 23,000 SF to convert former restaurant and office space into classroom, computer laboratory, meeting and office space for the Computer Science Department in support of the Towson University Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. In addition, a new entrance, stair and sidewalk was completed to meet functional needs and code requirements. Construction was completed while the building was occupied. 

WRA is designing a new outdoor Track and Athletics Complex at Prince George's Community College. The new complex will feature a lit NJCAA competition track that wraps around a synthetic turf competition soccer field, grandstanding seating for 1,000, team rooms, athletic training rooms, concessions, ticketing, storage and an outdoor team tent area all within a controlled area.

WRA prepared a statement of work, program of requirements, room data sheets, concept plans, FF&E requirements and cost estimate for the Takoma Park Resource Center Library Renovation at Montgomery College to support mission and advance strategic objectives. WRA met with stakeholders in a collaborative approach to evaluate the programming requirements and develop scoping documents for renovation of the 22,000 SF facility for use in procuring design and construction services.

WRA completed an initial feasibility study that identified several alternatives and included a cost-benefit analysis to inform decision making.  Using the preferred alternative, WRA  completed A/E design and construction phase services for a flexible, multi-purpose 9,000 SF temporary facility on the Freshman Quad of campus served by power, water and sanitary services. The facility design was expedited; the project was delivered in six months to support the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WRA provided program verification, A/E design, and construction phase services in the comprehensive renovation of the 13,000 SF former U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame building for reuse as the new Life Design Lab at the Homewood Campus of the Johns Hopkins University. The new center consolidates career design, study abroad, and student employment units in one facility.  It also features a global connections classroom, skills lab, café, personal brand management lab, and professional staff offices.

WRA is the lead designer for the City of Lynchburg’s multi-phase construction manager-at-risk project to upgrade underground utility infrastructure while enhancing vehicular, pedestrian, and transit movements through streetscape improvements and traffic facility upgrades. To date three phases have been designed with two having completed construction. Recently, Main Street was converted from one-way traffic to two-way traffic for the first time since 1954.

To address the high number of accidents occurring in the medical district around Peachtree-Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry roads, the Sandy Springs City Council requested an analyses of crash data and a prioritized list of improvements. There had been an average of 3 accidents per week reported for the previous 5 years.

WRA provided overall design services to rehabilitate the mile-long Wilmington Viaduct and 17 other project bridges on I-95 in Wilmington, Delaware, and is currently providing construction support services.

WRA studied options for providing convenient access to restroom facilities in the lobby of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center during intermissions for individuals attending performances.  The study included a cost-benefit assessment of lobby improvement options to expedite patron access to restroom facilities. Improvement options enhances, supplements, and works integrally with existing facilities.  Upon selection of preferred option by the College, WRA provided A/E services in the design and construction of the project.