LAKE CHARLES, LA 

The team of Page + VergesRome Architects was chosen to restore the Health and Human Performance building at McNeese State University from damages from Hurricane Laura.  The 165,000 SF building lost 75% of the roof during the storm.  Additionally, the building sustained substantial damage to exterior walls, losing major sections of the wall system.  The damage extended throughout the building and allowed water to infiltrate from all sides.   

Within days of being selected for this project, the Page +VRA team was onsite assessing the damage and putting together the restoration plans and specifications. The restoration project was designed for completion in phases, starting with a Roofing contract. The first Phase provided Emergency Roof Repairs, required to prevent further water intrusion damage. Bid documents for the Emergency Roof Repairs, delivered within 14 days of award of the project, called for critical portions of the roof to be made watertight within two weeks of the commencement of the work. Completion of Phase One repairs allowed the commencement of the exterior and interior restoration work scope in Phase Two. Phase Two work focused on completion of the building envelope repairs and the interiors, with extensive replacement of finishes, environmental remediation and HVAC repairs to ensure proper operation, comfort and indoor air quality.