Originally completeted in 1990, the Lila Vicars Smith House serves as the residence of the College chancellor's family. The residence was due a renovation and enlargement to accommodate the large number of special events, dinners and receptions now expected of the Chancellor. Previously the formal dining room seated up to 20 guests, and the deck could seat up to 50 guests, but only when the weather was agreeable.

Now, thanks to a gift from Hunter J. Smith, the recent renovation and addition project has added a pavilion to the residence, which seats 60 guests for formal dinners and allows natural light to pour through the large windows. Included in the project are a new serving area and new deck for indoor and outdoor functions. The renovations will include new triple-hung windows in the front of the structure, new landscaping at the entrance, a revised entry foyer and modifications to the circulation of the house.

UVa-Wise rededicates Lila Vicars Smith House

January 2008 Status: Completing punch-list items.

November 2007 Status: The foyer stair banister and tiling of the upstairs bathrooms has been completed. Punch list items have begun.

September 2007 Status: The project is complete with the exception of finalizing punchlist items.

August 2007 Status:The house is 95% complete at this time. Punch-list items are currently being completed. Paving is scheduled for Sept. 5. The landscaping and sod work has been completed.

July 2007 Status: The rear deck and pergola have been completed. The new flooring in the original portion of the house is complete, and flooring in the addition will begin next week. Landscaping is scheduled for August 20. Painting in the house is 85-percent complete. All plumbing and HVAC work has been completed. The front porch has been finished, as well as the exterior hardscaping.

June 2007 Status: The exterior of the addition continues to progress. The roofing has been installed, and the skylight should arrive during the first half of July. All of the windows in the house have been installed, and the new front door will arrive soon. The rear deck is complete except for the installation of the pergola. The sheet rock in the pavilion has been installed, with taping and mudding expected to begin shortly. The ADA walkway to the pavilion from the parking area has been completed. The first new column on the front portico has been installed. The color scheme for the house has been selected and painting is underway.

May 2007 Status: The work inside the house continues. The rear deck is 80 percent complete. With the exception of the triple-hung windows and the pavilion skylight, all windows have been installed. The granite curbing around the circle and the bluestone leading up to the house have been installed. The new front porch has been poured, and major mechanical work is well under way.

April 2007 Status: The addition is under roof, and mechanicals have been roughed in throughout the house. Demolition – both interior and exterior – is complete. Major long-lead items, such as the triple-hung windows, have been ordered to enable completion.

•		Smith House, September 2007 (9/5/07) Photo by Annie Miller
•		Smith House, July 2007 (7/19/07)
•		Smith House, July 2007 (7/10/07)
•		The front portico has been changed to bluestone and will ultimately reflect the blue stone used in the new Campus Entrance. Smith House, Front portico, June 2007 (6/5/07)
•		Smith House, April 2007 (6/1/07)
•		Smith House, Rear Addition, April 2007 (6/1/07)
•		Smith House, Rear Addition, November 2006 (6/1/07)
•		Proposed Elevation (6/1/07)