Tag: rendering

APPROVED! The PLOT. A Place for many stories.

Written by WPA on . Posted in Downtown Norfolk, Event, Media, New Construction, Public Art, Re-imagining, Rendering.

The PLOT:  final approval GRANTED by Norfolk Planning Commission.  Work Program Architects has taken a leadership role in the design and promotion process for this exciting pro bono project being championed by the Downtown Norfolk Council. Thom will be the speaker for their monthly member meeting in the large auditorium at Nauticus, next Wednesday morning, February 1st at 8am. Information can be found here. Please attend if you have interest in the project or would like to lend a helping hand.

The PLOT
presentation board

Government Group Fitness Room Concept

Written by WPA on . Posted in Government, New Construction, Rendering.

The group fitness room will be a state of the art, multipurpose fitness room that is flexible enough to function for a wide variety of group fitness classes: Spinning, Step, Floor Aerobics, Cardio Sculpt and Tone, Kettlebells, Abs and Core, Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates.  These classes require very different environments, from super high-energy to calm and peaceful, and the room must be able to adapt and get participants in the zone as soon as they walk into the room.  This will be accomplished with quick changes in lighting, sound, equipment, and accessories.

The Boathouse: Re-Imagined

Written by WPA on . Posted in Re-imagining, Rendering.

Out now is the second issue of AltDaily’s publication, Cannonball City. Inside, Thom and John Vitale have collaborated on an article about re-imagining the Boathouse, Norfolk’s legendary rock venue. To read about it, go grab a copy of Cannonball City, and for a longer version of the article, AltDaily’s post.

Coincidentally, the release of this article has found the Boathouse demolished. Bad news aside, this will lead to two other projects. Stay tuned!

 

Downtown Norfolk Re-Imagining

Written by WPA on . Posted in Re-imagining, Rendering, Signage.

 WPA was hired to re-imagine this building on Monticello Avenue. We came up with two proposals. One option is a block-long arcade while the other splits the ground-level facade into individual storefront entrances.

 

Chesapeake Residence Renovation

Written by WPA on . Posted in Rendering, Renovation.

We’ve completed Schematic Design for the Interior Renovation of a private residence in Chesapeake, Virginia.  Looking forward to fine-tuning the details and getting the project under construction.

View to Kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 Piano Room and fan

 

 

 

 

 

 Dining Room

The Plot

Written by WPA on . Posted in Re-imagining, Rendering.

WPA has been heavily involved over the last 6 months with an ad hoc committee assembled by the Downtown Norfolk Council tasked with bringing life to an empty lot at the core of our downtown. The site is the future home of a Westin hotel and conference center that has been delayed by the economic downturn. Rather than let it sit empty and forlorn, we have put together plans to activate the space (on a very limited budget) largely using reclaimed materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The overall plan provides for:
-A stage and bleacher seating for programmed and impromptu performances
-Tables and seating for socializing
-Parking space for Food Trucks
-Recreation in the form of half-court basketball
-Shade

The reclaimed materials include:
-Deer rubbed trees from the city nursery
-Planters from the previous Granby Pedestrian Mall
-Used shipping containers
-Used shipping pallets
-Discarded sidewalk pavers

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