SUNY at Stony Brook – Roosevelt

SOLUTION

SUNY Stony Brook established in 1957 is a public research university located in Stony Brook on the north shore of Long Island, New York. The campus has 200 major buildings and spans more than 1,400 acres of land. Stony Brook, the largest university on Long Island, also owns Stony Brook Medicine, a large hospital and medical research campus located adjacent to the campus.

SUNY Stony Brook is currently experiencing a shortage of quality housing for their ever growing population of students. WFC was asked to prepare a feasibility study for Roosevelt Quad to determine their projected growth potential based on current code research and New York State Guidelines. 

The report focused on the existing conditions of each space and included a comprehensive building code review to determine the most appropriate approach to the design. The layout and sequence of spaces, path of travel, egress, and plumbing fixture requirements were areas where WFC performed a thorough review. Also included in the feasibility report were recommendations for the proposed interior alterations based on WFC’s research and design expertise, photo documentation of the existing conditions, a preliminary construction cost estimates, and architectural design drawings indicating a preliminary layout and other pertinent code information. At Roosevelt Quad buildings, the primary concerns were egress requirements and accessibility. The proposed interior alteration also necessitated that areas of refuge be provided at the tops of each egress stair. 

Upon the findings of the feasibility study WFC was asked to prepare construction documents for interior alterations to the Penthouse Levels of the 4 Dormitory Buildings, Wagner, Stimson, Greeley, and Keller at Roosevelt Quad. WFC is currently overseeing the construction of these projects, and working closely with the University and the Contractor to help ensure successful completion. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2016.