Viets Tower Student Housing Addition & Renovation

PROJECT SCOPE

The 113,000-square-foot renovation was a complete gut of the structure, including new windows and a roof on the exterior. The 57,000-square-foot addition was a total cast-in-place concrete structure, including two-way mild steel concrete decks, columns, and exposed walls. 

The addition has a brick veneer, metal panels, and a curtain wall. The final product has transformed MSOE’s oldest residence hall. New rooms increased housing capacity from 450 to 552 units on the campus, while added amenities include two-story study spaces, air conditioning, and more bathrooms. This living-learning community is designed to support MSOE’s hands-on, application-oriented approach to learning. The 12 floors contain a loop of exterior-facing rooms with shared interior restrooms and showers.

“I have most recently have had the pleasure of working with VJS in my role as Owners Representative for MSOE. VJS was selected to be the Construction Manager for our Viets Memorial Tower project. VJS has been a joy to work with as their team has brought innovative ideas to help the project. VJS continually keeps the school in mind during the project, helping bring the best value possible for this project.” 

 —  Blake Wentz, PhD, CPC , (Former) Professor and Chair of the Civil, Architectural Engineering & Construction Management, MSOE

AWARDS

• Education - Honorable Mention, Real Estate Award, The Milwaukee Business Journal, 2022

• Top Project Award, The Daily Reporter, 2021

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