Similar to infrastructure projects, large agricultural facilities require technical expertise in combination with good design principles to create spaces that manage the movement and health of both animals and workers. Agriculture projects have an added user group to take into consideration in the design process. FPW Architects has designed large dairy facilities for state as well as international organizations.
Institutional Infrastructure
Institutional infrastructure projects require an architect with special expertise and ability to work with engineers, facilities management and other stake holders to create a successful project. FPW has extensive experience in steam plant renovations, including conversions to bio-mass fuel source facilities. Clients include several educational institutions; federal, state, and local utilities.
Higher Education
FPW architects has been retained for many architectural projects in higher education, including for the Virginia Community College System, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. FPW’s technical expertise brings a unique architectural capability for renovations requiring labs, arts spaces, as well as traditional classrooms.
Science and Research
Extensive technical expertise combined with design capabilities makes FPW Architects uniquely qualified for projects in the Science and Research area. FPW has designed high-containment labs at the state level, as well as science and medical labs for education, healthcare and private industry. FPW understands the unique requirements of clients working in science and research fields and works to ensure each project meets the health and safety requirements of the users.
Historic Preservation
FPW is an award-winning preservation architecture firm. They have worked extensively in the preservation and renovation of train depot stations throughout Virginia, including stations in the towns of Luray, Burkeville, Orange, Pamplin, Richmond, and Culpeper. Additionally, FPW is frequently hired as an architectural preservation consultant for historic courthouse renovations.
Healthcare
FPW has extensive experience in the healthcare industry both renovating existing space and creation of facilities such as satellite outpatient care centers. FPW has the design and technical expertise to make your project a success for both healthcare providers, employees and patients. Clients in the healthcare sector include Augusta Health and University of Virginia Medical Center.