The Case for Public Space
04.03.20Logic would follow that public architecture is at its best when the public can inhabit and commune in its spaces, and not during a pandemic. Yet, it is precisely during these moments when we realize the essential need for accessible spaces that nourish our physical and mental health. As our daily footprint narrows under “stay at home” measures, we can take our appreciation for public spaces and design better sites and structures that provide essential components for community health at a time when we need it the most.
Brooks Family YMCA Expresses Mission of Openness
08.24.17Turning the concept of openness into physical reality was a creative delight for the VMDO team who designed Charlottesville's Brooks Family YMCA.
VMDO Partners with Kickoff to Hope to Design Sports Complex in Burundi
05.11.17In the heart of Bujumbura, Burundi lies a city block called the Garden of Hope, which the city recently donated for the development of a public sports complex.
Revitalizing Lynchburg City Stadium
02.20.17The City of Lynchburg was interested in solutions for bringing the stadium up to current standards while retaining the original charm and the architectural integrity of the stadium.
YMCA on Track for 2017 Opening
08.14.15When completed, the center will not only be a place to exercise, but also a meeting space available to the community.