Adaptive Reuse Archives - Thompson & Litton

The Inn at Wise

T&L was retained by the Wise County Industrial Development Authority (WCIDA) to provide architectural & engineering design and construction contract administration services for the renovation, restoration, and expansion of the Historic Inn located on Main Street in Wise, Virginia. The Inn at Wise, originally constructed in 1910, as the Colonial Inn, had operated and successfully served the community up until the last 20 years when it fell into disrepair.

Restoration included a gorgeous lobby area, with the original staircase, reservation desk, and wood floors. The newly expanded and renovated facility, which encompasses the entire block, can now boast having 49 guest rooms. We retained the unique character and charm of the attic story rooms in the original structure, historically accurate lighting fixtures and wallpaper throughout the Inn, a wealth of artwork lining the walls, and all of the finishing touches. A new and vital feature of the expanded facility is its conference center with a capacity of 200+ occupants.

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Awards:
In March 2016, the Tri-Cities Branch of the Associated General Contractors announced winners of the 24th Annual Tri-Cities AGC Excellence Awards. These awards are given to companies and individuals who have earned the respect of their peers for their skills, professionalism and integrity. The Wise Inn Renovation and Addition won First Place in Division II.

General Contractor: Quesenberry’s Inc.
Architect: Thompson & Litton

Sincere congratulations to Quesenberry’s, Inc. and Thompson & Litton, Inc. I can think of no better team with whom we could have worked for the redevelopment of The Inn.
– Carl Snodgrass

Client:
Wise County Industrial Development Authority

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$9.050 Million

Completion Date:
Fall 2014

Project Area:
45,165 sf

Russell County Government Center

Thompson & Litton was commissioned by the Cumberland Plateau Company to provide professional architectural and engineering services for the development of the Russell County Government Center located in the Lebanon, Virginia.

T&L was responsible for the design and construction contract administration of the project under a fast track project delivery methodology. Project features include County Government offices, community meeting spaces, event space with multimedia capabilities, and a Technology Education & Training Center. Renovation/adaptive reuse and tenant upfit of the former Highlands Shopping Center. Project serves as the core of the Russell County Government with offices for the Board of Supervisors, County Administration, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Real Estate Assessment, Building Official, the Russell County IDA and CSA.

T&L also assisted with further development of the complex by providing architectural services for tenant build-out, schematic floor plans, and other required design, construction inspection and consulting services as requested.

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Client:
Cumberland Plateau Company

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$7.420 Million

Completion Date:
May 2009

Project Area:
38,000 sf / technology incubator
8,500 sf / meeting & event space
36,000 sf training center

Franklin County Government Center

Located on the outskirts of Rocky Mount, this former Winn Dixie grocery store building was transformed by the T&L Design Team into a unique and sophisticate Government Center for Franklin County. Due to the size, condition, site development, parking availability, and geographic proximity, the County found this building to be a great option for their new Government Center.

The Government Center houses various County services previously residing in overcrowded or poorly equipped spaces at the Courthouse Complex or in other remote locations within the County.

The structure is situated on an approximately 15 acre site with good visibility, and includes multi-purpose space that can serve as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC space is sized and placed in the building to support the functions of an EOC including all necessary communications, power, emergency power, separate entrance, secure parking area, and flexibility in furnishings.

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Client:
Franklin County

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$6.570 Million

Completion Date:
Early 2010

Project Area:
50,160 sf