This project focuses on updating a research lab within Virginia Tech's VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, specifically in the Center for One Health Research facility. The renovations include the creation of a BSL-2 lab along with adjoining office and collaborative spaces. To enhance the working environment, new windows will be installed in the building’s façade to bring natural light into the lab space, and a new outdoor work area will be provided near the lab.

Virginia Tech is nationally recognized for the quality of its campus dining options. 5 Design collaborated closely with Student and Dining Services to renovate two spaces in Squires Student Center, creating a new restaurant that will serve as a premier dining option on the east side of campus. The project also includes the design of a new coffee bar kiosk in the student center lobby, enhancing the convenience and dining experience for students and visitors alike.

The projects were successfully completed in February 2023, coming in over $1 million under budget, on time, and with minimal disruption to faculty, staff, and students—all while the schools remained occupied during construction. Throughout the process, 5 Design worked closely with Branch Builds to navigate material shortages and cost fluctuations in a volatile construction market. The result is a testament to our commitment to delivering quality work, even under challenging circumstances.