Willis Manor Bachelor Quarters​​ ls3p

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic​
Willis Manor Bachelor Quarters​

LS3P designed the Bachelor Quarters at Naval Station Norfolk to provide housing for 900 sailors that reflects the qualities of a market‑rate residential community while supporting the demands of life on base. The 247,000 square foot, multi‑story barracks was completed in June 2015, with construction delivered to the Navy in June 2016. The project balances proximity to ships and operational responsibilities with the comfort, privacy, and convenience associated with off‑base living.
LOCATION Naval Station, Norfolk, VA
COMPLETED 2016
SIZE 247,000 SF
SUSTAINABILITY LEED Silver
PHOTOGRAPHER Aerophoto America

An Integrated Approach to Planning, Comfort, & Efficiency

Creating a residential environment within an active military setting required careful coordination and a clear design approach. A whole‑team Integrated Project Delivery charette informed the planning process, bringing together all design disciplines, the contractor, and key subcontractors. The resulting design includes a range of floor plans and shared amenities organized to support daily life ashore. Building orientation along an east‑west axis, combined with a geothermal water source heat pump system, improves energy performance and operational efficiency. The project also marked a first for NAVFAC by evaluating Best Value through combined consideration of LEED, life cycle cost analysis, and total ownership cost.

Organizing the Site to Support Community & Daily Life

The site’s context, positioned near the waterfront and adjacent to industrial, administrative, and residential areas, shaped the overall layout. Parallel residential wings connected by a central element form an H‑shaped plan that defines two sheltered courtyards. These enclosed outdoor spaces create a sense of community while meeting ATFP requirements and accommodating amenities that would otherwise be restricted. The courtyards also function as a central component of the stormwater strategy. To meet Low Impact Development requirements, the design raised the building and courtyard elevations to incorporate subsurface exfiltration basins beneath pervious paving. This system, supported by additional best management practices, manages both water quality and quantity while reducing flood risk and integrating stormwater performance into the daily experience of the site.
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