Customer Story James Madison University Hartman Hall Fire Pit
Designing a welcoming campus gathering space.
Our Client Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is fast becoming one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education because students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty who are here because they want to pursue knowledge and make teaching their No. 1 priority.
Project Description Colman Engineering provided civil engineering services for the JMU fire pit located between Hartman Hall and Newman Lake, a space designed to foster community and connection.
The project included a localized site survey to map existing conditions and utilities, the design of the fire pit layout with gas and electric service lines, and grading and drainage plans for the fire pit area and access path.
Colman’s work helped ensure that the fire pit site was both functional and inviting, creating a welcoming space for students and staff to gather.
Client: James Madison University Project Location: Harrisonburg, VA Sectors: Public; State; Institutional; Education; Recreation