The Malcolm Cole Child Care Center was a Design-build/lease project with the University. Martin Horn and dBF Architects designed and built this two-story, 15,200 SF building, and then leased it to the University. Shortly after the building was finished, the University opted to purchase it.

The Child Care Center is situated on a challenging site with the railroad tracks directly behind it, and the site had severe slopes and grades. Martin Horn was very concerned with providing a safe drop-off for children while allowing enough parking and safe play areas. Security needed to be maintained at all times, yet the space needed to be inviting for families and children.

PROJECT START:  April 1999

PROJECT DURATION: 12 months

CONTRACT VALUE: $1,756,000

CONTRACT TYPE: Design-Build

PROJECT MANAGER: Joe Milby

SUPERINTENDENT:  Everett Collins

ESTIMATOR: Jack Horn, Sr.

OWNER: University of Virginia

CONTACT: Dr. Jules I. Levine

ARCHITECT: DBF Associates

CONTACT: Rick Funk