The Patrick Henry Building
(formerly Virginia State Library and Archives Building)
Richmond, VA

LORING provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing services and a new electric utility service for the total renovation of this 215,000 sf, 8-story building. The entire electrical distribution system, central chiller plant, air handling systems, plumbing, fire alarm system, life safety and standby power systems were replaced. New stacked cores were provided to distribute modern technology data systems. The building was converted from its prior library and archive function to a modern office building for the Commonwealth. Existing multi-floor book stacks were removed and floors were in-filled to provide additional usable program area. To improve the interior environment a new atrium or light-well was inserted in the center of the building to bring natural light into the interior spaces. LORING engineered the central refrigeration plant installed in the Old Library Building to accommodate the cooling requirements of the adjacent Virginia State House.

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