University of King's College
- Project Name: Alex Hall Renovation
- Type: Multi-Residential
- Completion Date: 2022
- Client /Owner: University of King's College
- Architect / Consultant: DRKR Architects Ltd.
- Location: Halifax Nova Scotia
Project Information
To provide accessible dorm rooms to students this project was completed in 2022. The building was originally built in the 1960’s however the elevator was not accessible from grade. The project consisted of removing a 4-story elevator shaft to build a new larger elevator while modifying the structure to provide access from exterior grade. Interior renovations included modifying 2 accessible washrooms,23 dorm rooms and a laundry room. Interior spaces were also upgraded to meet current life safety and fire separation requirements. Exterior upgrades were to rebuild the copula on the roof and modify the front entrance hardscaping to provide barrier free access to the front entrance. The project was completed 1 week ahead of schedule for students returning for the fall semester
