Architect: JMT Architecture (formerly Rubeling and Associates)
Civil Engineer: Richardson Engineering, LLC
Structural Engineer: Morabito Consultants, Inc
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

The expansion of Loyola Blakefield’s campus with Wheeler Hall marks a significant addition to the school, as noted in a Baltimore Sun article. This four-story addition, located on the north end of Wheeler Hall, was designed to seamlessly align with the existing structure. The project required substantial excavation and site preparation, including the removal of up to 15 feet of soil, to accommodate the new construction.









D.W. Kozera, Inc. played an essential role in the success of this project by providing subsurface investigations, underpinning design, and construction testing and observation. The subsurface investigation revealed challenging conditions, such as dense Residual soils, disintegrated rock, and bedrock at varying depths. These findings guided the underpinning design, which included precise “dental” removal of disintegrated rock and constructing in-place concrete walls to integrate with the irregular bedrock. These measures reduced disruptions to the existing structure while constructing the new addition.

DWK maintained a proactive presence throughout the construction process, adapting designs as needed to address field conditions and facilitating the installation of foundations, compacted fills, and retaining walls. Through detailed engineering and thoughtful problem-solving, D.W. Kozera supported the successful completion of a state-of-the-art facility. This project not only expanded Loyola Blakefield’s campus but also set a benchmark for integrating innovative engineering solutions with sustainable design objectives.