Because initial surveys were conducted while the dormitory was still occupied, many existing conditions were not fully revealed until demolition began. With a project schedule of only 12 months, the team had to rapidly assess and develop feasible solutions, often adjusting design elements to suit legacy construction and outdated floor-to-floor heights.

Mechanical rooms and back-of-house spaces were re-coordinated to accommodate real-world equipment sizes and clearance needs, while a new generator was incorporated into an existing rooftop water tank room to maintain the building’s distinctive silhouette.