Other Notable Projects

The Commonwealth Club, Richmond, Virginia

Ballou Justice Upton provided design services for renovations, kitchen upgrades and a Master Plan for this historically significant three story building. Renovations included extensive interior and exterior modifications for conformance with current life safety requirements throughout the building in order to expand banquet needs. The addition of a 1,200 square foot Banquet Room was carefully designed to complement the existing architecture. Also included was expansion of parking.

Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Richmond, Virginia

Ballou Justice Upton designed a two-story, 30,000 square foot addition that includes a gymnasium, classrooms, administrative offices, meeting rooms and a commercial kitchen. The exterior was designed to match the existing Cathedral, with use of one-story connectors to attach to the existing sanctuary and to define a courtyard meditation garden.

River City Diner at Bellgrade Shopping Center, Richmond, Virginia

This project involved the design and construction of a one-story, 6,000 square foot, free-standing independent restaurant. The interior and exterior were designed to evoke images of classic American roadside diners. The dining area features exposed structure with spiral ductwork, motorcycles for decoration and the front half of a vintage auto suspended above the cashier stand. The kitchen is approximately1,300 square feet and is designed to allow for preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees.

Washington Monument Assessment, Richmond, Virginia

Ballou Justice Upton was tasked with completing an evaluation of the Washington Equestrian Monument, located at the Virginia State Capitol Complex in Richmond, Virginia. The Statue was completed in 1869 as a monument to give respect to President Washington. The study includes the investigation to assess the existing condition of the joint mortar, stone masonry, waterproofing and interior non-masonry elements.