grid2 | DesignAlabama

UA Engineering Students Partner with NASA

Two teams of University of Alabama mechanical engineering students spent their senior year designing prototypes for tools that NASA anticipates

DesignAlabama Partners with Opelika for its first DesignPlace

DesignAlabama has started a new program and the City of Opelika is its first participating city. Experts associated with DesignAlabama

Urban Space Under Way in the Popular Parkside Neighborhood

A few years ago, CNN declared: “Warehouse conversions are sweeping the globe.” This adaptive reuse strategy began in Birmingham long

Creative Montessori School’s New Master Plan

Architects are reevaluating the way they create modern learning spaces, putting the student experience at the forefront of design. So

Explore Playground and Splash Pad Opened at the Hoover Met Complex

Beat the heat. No reservations required. That’s the message the city of Hoover is sending about its newly opened Explore

Construction Begins on University of Alabama’s Tutwiler Residence Hall

Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting, so it’s important that incoming freshmen inhabit inviting dormitories. Connectedness is

Taking the Long View: Mayor Joe Riley and Charleston’s Revitalization

Mayor Joseph P. Riley of Charleston, South Carolina, and the National Endowment for the Arts have had a long and

Huntsville Aquatics Center Wins North Alabama AIA Honor Award

Huntsville is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the United States Army Aviation & Missile Command at Redstone

New Florence Middle School Opens

This is not your father’s middle school or yours for that matter, to co-opt the 1989 Oldsmobile commercial. The new

Park(ing) Day in Birmingham

"The vast majority of outdoor urban space is dedicated to the private vehicle, while only a fraction of that land

Walking in High Cotton

A nondescript warehouse with no windows in Irondale has been transformed into an inviting and highly functional work environment offering

1926 Automotive Building Readapted for Engineering Office

The Kittrell-Milling Motor Company building that is part of Mobile’s Automobile Alley Historic District has been readapted as the new

DesignPlace Selma Plan Unveiled

Selma is embarking on a plan to honor its past and embrace its future with the help of DesignPlace. This

Cordova Plans for a New City Park

The city of Cordova was hard hit by the series of tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama in 2011.

Rotary Trail Contributes to the Revitalization of the Downtown Area of Birmingham

Efforts to revitalize downtown Birmingham have sparked a boom in residential and commercial construction and renovations. The latest transformation is

Historic Thomas Building Home to Nequette Architecture and Design

First came the artist atelier in mid-19th century Paris. Then SoHo’s Cast Iron District in the 1950s-70s. In 2021, loft

Tuscumbia Participates in DesignPlace

Alabama boasts many distinctive towns that radiate a special quality and identity. One that tops the list is Tuscumbia, part

New Building for UAB’s Collat School of Business

According to the National Education Association, collaborative learning not only helps students develop higher-level thinking skills, but bolsters their confidence

Birmingham’s Historic Greyhound Bus Depot Being Restored

As America was emerging from the Great Depression, Greyhound Lines Inc. hired an architect able to express in his building

Cook Museum of Natural Science

Ground has broken on the site of a 57,000-square-foot natural science museum, designed by Huntsville-based Fuqua & Partners Architects. The

Cahaba River Walk

The newly opened Cahaba River Walk, designed by Nimrod Long and Associates of Birmingham, connects the surrounding neighborhoods of Mountain

Construction Begins on Parkside at Dolly Ridge

Having essential services grouped together is a hallmark of a livable community. An area in Cahaba Heights will soon have

New Emergency Operations Center Designed for Mobile County

Mobile County has a new 31,000-square-foot Emergency Operations Center designed by TAG/The Architects Group, Inc. to meet the needs of

Historic High School Converted to Assisted Living Center

In “You Can’t Go Home Again,” novelist Thomas Wolfe’s protagonist finds that too much has changed in his hometown and

Kiwanis Centennial Park Opens at Vulcan Park and Museum

Vulcan – the 50-ton statue of the Roman god of fire and metals – has overlooked Birmingham from atop Red

A Look How Architecture Creates Community- A Conversation with Joel Blackstock

It is virtually impossible to separate architecture from community. Architecture and the result of its application through design and construction

New Spencer Cancer Center at East Alabama Medical Center

Quality design affects quality of health, particularly for patients battling cancer. Architect Doug McCurry of TRO Jung|Brannen in Birmingham considered

Gulf State Park Interpretive Center and Second Pedestrian Bridge

The Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores is now open, along with a second pedestrian bridge. The

DesignPlace Video Debuts

Video is a proven way to get a message across, to capture and hold the viewers’ attention. This makes video

Top Architects to Design Houses for Lake Martin Development

Kennebec is a new residential community on Lake Martin offering idyllic waterfront homesites. Buyers are also offered the opportunity to

Brookwood Forest Elementary Opens Ranger Park

President Theodore Roosevelt once said that play is a fundamental need, so much so that playgrounds should be provided for

Priceville Event & Recreation Center Under Construction

Called the “Crossroads of North Alabama,” Priceville is expected to double in size within the next five years. In keeping

Warehouse Transformed into the 2700 Building

Repurposing existing buildings is the ultimate in sustainable architecture and adaptive reuse projects abound in Alabama. Born out of this

Creating a New smiLe

Few objects are more functional than a table, yet bDot Architecture in Birmingham has designed one that takes the functionality

Alabama State Council on the Arts Offer Design Fellowships

Advancement in the design arts requires not only creativity, skill and determination but also money. So, the Alabama State Council

Creating an Arts & Cultural District in Historic Montgomery

Plans are under way to revitalize a Montgomery historic district that played a critical role in the Civil Rights

Two Hands Guitar Company new website designed by Copperwing

A well-designed website is essential to the success of a small business, particularly those with little or no brick-and-mortar presence

Industrial Design Creating Community- A Linear Example

Like other design disciplines, industrial design can help develop and define a community. A dynamic example is “Linear Motion,”

DesignAlabama’s DesignPlace Comes to Monroeville

Few towns can claim such strong community identity as Monroeville, where celebrated writers Truman Capote and Harper Lee grew up

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (Paul Propst Center for Precision Medicine)

Precision medicine is an emerging approach to disease treatment and prevention that focuses on individual variability in genes, environment and

Ribbon Cutting Takes Place for Moon River Canoe Launch and Parking Area in Irondale

The Cahaba River is Alabama’s longest free-flowing river and one of the most biodiverse waterways on Earth with more species

Brick & Tin

It took creative problem solving and imaginative design to convert a dermatology practice into Brick & Tin, a popular neighborhood

Montgomery Interpretive Center Wins AIA Alabama Award

Visitors will soon have an additional place to learn more about an important event in Alabama’s history. The Montgomery Interpretive

Regions Field Latest Attraction is Switchyard on 14th

Ballparks are where people go to enjoy spectator sports, but at Regions Field in Birmingham an attraction has been designed

Athens Main Street Announces Merchants Alley Revitalization Project

Quite literally, alleys have long taken a backseat to other parts of town. These often-underused narrow spaces between and behind

Aloe Bay Town Center Master Plan Approved

Dauphin Island has a lot going for it. Postcard perfect beaches and sunsets. World-class birding and fishing. What it lacks

J.P. King Auction Company Wins Main Street Award for Architecture

Craig King and wife Cindy were looking to purchase a new building for the family’s 100-year-old business, J. P. King

City of Opelika Adopts New Logo Following DesignPlace

Long celebrated as a historic railroad town, the city of Opelika has a new logo and brand identity that continues

Auburn’s Urban Armature Workshop

Montgomery’s Cypress Nature Park is truly a treasure hidden in plain sight. Very few people are even aware that just

Birmingham Barons Unveil New Uniform

What’s not to love about baseball? The ball parks, the home runs, the cheers and hot dogs that somehow taste

Woolworth Recreation and Refreshment Opens in Downtown Birmingham

Entertainment venues that offer food, drink and games under one roof – a concept that has caught on in cities

Auburn University Students Design and Construct Two Homes for Local Habitat for Humanity

“Decent housing is not just a wish, it is a human right,” says former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, who believes

Downtown Trussville Revitalization Plan

Work has begun to create an inviting and walkable environment in Trussville’s downtown area that will transform it into a

Lions Park Recognized in Best Student Design-Build Projects Worldwide 2017

While it’s not every day that architecture students get global recognition for their work, that’s what happened with four students

New Development in Orange Beach Touts Public-Private Partnership for Design and Community Space

Orange Beach is set to become an even nicer spot to relax and soak up the sun. Thanks to a

Equal Justice Initiative’s New Legacy Pavilion

Montgomery is known as the birthplace of the civil rights movement. So, it’s fitting that the Equal Justice Initiative –

Warehouse Now the Denham Building

Downtown Birmingham has a large inventory of older industrial buildings, thanks in large part to benign neglect. Many of these

A Designer Profile- Kristine Harding Joins AIA’s College of Fellows

KPS Group’s Principal and Huntsville Studio Director Kristine Harding, who has worked tirelessly to advance architectural licensure, can now add

Birmingham Department Store Now Luxury Apartments

For decades in downtown Birmingham, forward-thinking property owners and designers have found new uses for abandoned buildings. Among the latest

Progress Continues on Downtown Trussville Redevelopment

Trussville is one of Alabama’s fastest growing cities and is known as the “Gateway of Happy Living.” An apt nickname

American Society of Landscape Architects: 2015 Award Winners

The American Society of Landscape Architects recently selected its 2015 award winner. Selected from 459 entries, this year's 34 awards

The Inn opens at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga

Tucked in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Sylacauga is Pursell Farms, a sprawling 3,200-acre resort that offers sweeping

Multi-use Riverfront Development in Gadsden is Underway

As Gadsden’s riverfront development continues to improve and grow, it’s bringing “extraordinary opportunities” to the city, Mayor Sherman Guyton has

Cohen Presented with Birmingham Accolade Award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The American Institute of Architects, Birmingham Chapter (AIA Birmingham), is pleased to announce that the winner of

New Headquarters for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama

It’s fitting that Alabama’s only statewide private economic development organization relocated its headquarters to the center of downtown Birmingham, an

Building Readapted for Upscale Homewood Sporting Goods Store

Brick-and-mortar shopping shouldn’t just be about the purchase itself, but also the ambiance the store provides. That’s the premise behind

Brand Identity for River Region Trails

Trails have long been part of America’s landscape and no longer limited to forests, mountains and prairies. Montgomery joins the

DesignAlabama receives $50,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced 69 Our Town awards totaling almost $5 million through the

Historic Birmingham Building to Become a Luxury Hotel

Downtown Birmingham’s skyline is about to get a revitalization of a turn-of-the-20th century, 14-story neo-gothic style building known as the

North Perry Street Sites Development Opportunity Study

The City of Montgomery recently hired the firm of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood to assist as the city begins to

127 Holmes to Open in Prime Area

A mixed-use development named after its address – 127 Holmes – is being planned in one of downtown Huntsville’s premier

Office Environments Redesigned into a “Living Office”

Office Environments, a Herman Miller office furniture dealership, has transformed its showroom and workspace in Birmingham’s historic Jemison Flats into

UAB Students Participate in 2017 Solar Decathlon

In order to survive and offer comfort sustainably, an Alabama house must be designed and built to withstand severe storms

Helen Restaurant in Birmingham

Converting an older building into a restaurant can make dining out more memorable. According to Food Fanatics magazine, “Nothing makes

Natalie Chanin Opens Up About What It’s Really like to Run an Eco Fashion Brand

Eco awareness isn’t just a passing trend in the fashion industry — it’s a full-blown movement. Nobody would know that

Auburn Reveals Its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan

Plans are underway to improve the quality of life in Auburn, thanks to the creation of the Auburn Parks, Recreation

DesignAlabama Kicks Off Its new DesignDash program in Double Springs

DesignAlabama is continually looking for ways to improve communities statewide and enhance quality of life. DesignDash – its latest program

Prattville’s Historic “gin shop” to Become Apartment Complex

Plans are under way to turn the historic Continental Eagle Corporation’s five cotton gin buildings in downtown Prattville into a

Summerdale Participates in DesignAlabama’s DesignPlace

A short drive north of Alabama’s premier vacation destination – Gulf Shores/Orange Beach – is Summerdale, a community that provides

Birmingham Zoo Celebrates Grand Opening of New Arrival Experience

First impressions apply to both human interaction and building design, and the Birmingham Zoo’s new Arrival Experience and Welcome Plaza

Early Creole House in Mobile Restored

When thinking about historic Mobile homes, antebellum mansions likely come to mind. Those multi-story Greek Revival structures with massive columns,

KMS New Headquarters in Repurposed Warehouse

Another Birmingham industrial building is transformed into a functional space that’s part of the history of the city, offering an

A Grand Reveal: The Renovation of Springhill Medical Center Heart Center Lobby

An interior space can be dramatic with bold lines and oversized graphics, or tranquil and soothing with a neutral color

Historic and Architecturally Significant Montgomery Apartments to be Restored

On the website of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is a statement that’s indeed simple but oh so true:

New Performing Arts Center Planned for Auburn

While Auburn is certainly best known as a university town, it’s becoming increasingly recognized for its cultural offerings. The Auburn

Mobile’s Murals Created by Andy Scott

In her article “Why Should We Care About Street Art?” travel writer Ginny Copestake observes how street art “unlike drawings,

New Student Commons Building for St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile

Not merely a spot for students to hang out between classes, student commons are a fundamental part of campus life

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater Set to Open This Summer

Parks have long been recognized as a primary contributor to the quality of life in a community. From tiny pocket

test

Howell School Converted Into Affordable Senior Housing

A majestic Romanesque Revival building that served as Dothan’s main grammar school from the turn of the 20th century to

Sherlock, Smith & Adams is Rebranded and Renamed SS&A Design Collective

Montgomery-based Sherlock, Smith & Adams was established in 1946 and has flourished for nearly a century as an architecture and

Krebs Engineering Wins Award

Birmingham-based Krebs Engineering was recently recognized for helping the city of Albertville develop a cost-effective, long-term solution to control solids

Africatown Connection Blueway Kayak Trail Plan Announced

Located three miles north of downtown Mobile, Africatown has always held historical significance since it was formed by a group

Indian Mound Museum Wins AIA Honor Award

A museum in Florence designed around an ancient Indian mound believed to be 2,000 years old has received the AIA’s

Good People Brewery

Alabama’s craft beer scene is booming and Good People Brewing Company near Railroad Park and Regions Field in Birmingham was

Dothan Highway 84 East Corridor Master Plan

The City of Dothan unwittingly chose Jan. 16 for its first meeting to get input from residents about improving the

Tuskegee University Master Plan

A master plan for Tuskegee University is being designed to address the overall organization of campus functions, create a more

DesignAlabama Executive Director Talks about ConnectLivity as Part of the Alabama Arts Radio Series

In this program DesignAlabama Executive Director Gina Clifford talks to Cathy Gerachis DesignAlabama board member, Cheryl Morgan retired professor of

Camp Winnataska Gets New Cabins and Bath House

Camp Winnataska – a nonprofit, faith-based summer camp east of Birmingham in St. Clair County – has been providing boys

Lee Springs Park: A Shady and Natural Oasis

No disputing that parks greatly enhance the livability of a community. Place one in a wooded setting – particularly in

Planning Creates Place

Planning is vital to making a community more cohesive. Community planning, particularly long- range comprehensive planning, establishes consensus in the

Birmingham’s Red Cross Building to Become Loft Apartments

Old buildings are like people, they adapt to change and weather the bad times with the good. Among downtown Birmingham’s

Copperwing Designs New Website for Town of Priceville

Many factors come into play when creating a community’s distinct identity, which is not achieved simply with a new logo

Twickenham Square, Huntsville

Three development teams have begun joint work on a $100 million mixed-use development just south of downtown Huntsville. Located on

ALM to Hold Annual Convention and Expo in Tuscaloosa May 11-14

Each spring, the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) hosts its Annual Convention and Expo providing timely general and concurrent sessions,

Alabama Architectural History Exhibit Debuts in Gadsden

Alabama is known for many things – from college football to the birthplace of the civil rights movement. Its abundance

The Compassion Project’s Ongoing Efforts to Fight Area Homelessness

Preparation for the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham in July included security measures that would displace people experiencing homelessness

Cahaba Brewing’s New Tasting Room

An old cotton gin in Birmingham’s Avondale district is now the site of Cahaba Brewing Company’s new production facility and

The Gulf, Orange Beach

The Gulf, a new restaurant/bar overlooking the Perdido Bay inlet at Orange Beach, has a decidedly kicked-back look. Incorporated into

Back Forty Beer Company to Open in Former Warehouse

A new brewery is coming to Birmingham to anchor the Sloss Docks redevelopment project. Back Forty Beer Company will operate

Sidewalk Cinema and Film Center to Locate in Historic Birmingham Building

For the past 20 years, Sidewalk Film Festival has brought new independent movies to downtown Birmingham and MovieMaker magazine named

Athens Gets New Recreation Center

The city of Athens had three objectives for a recreation center: have a distinct civic identity, promote a sense of

Cullman’s Warehouse District Streetscape Project to Begin

Solving one problem often leads to solving another. That’s how a plan came about to improve one of Alabama’s oldest

New Branding for Innovation Depot by Telegraph Creative

Everything and everyone need sprucing up now and then. Even Birmingham’s Innovation Depot, which was recently treated – metaphorically speaking

Huntsville Adopts Complete Streets Policy

Like most communities, Huntsville has many streets that were designed solely for automobiles. So, with the help of a Smart

Oxford’s Streetscape Project to Begin in October

Plans are moving forward to upgrade the infrastructure of downtown Oxford, located in Calhoun and Talladega counties in the foothills

Lakeview Green to Open on Site of Historic School

Property buyers and renters are increasingly attracted to downtown living with its proximity to work and access to amenities. Lakeview

Grand Hotel Resort & Spa Renovation

The firing at Fort Sumter was still 14 years away when the Grand Hotel in Point Clear was constructed in

Home of AU’s First Architecture Dean is Restored

North College Street Historic District in downtown Auburn is a trove of architecturally and historically significant buildings that date from

The Stockyard

Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds, recently completed The Stockyard at Railroad Park as an office space for Shannon Waltchak and Scout Branding.

The Power of Public Art in Placemaking: The Alabama Mural Trail

Alabama is getting more colorful these days, thanks to efforts to create murals that enliven communities and contribute to their

Revitilizing Camden

Small towns across Alabama are reinventing themselves and it’s happening with zeal in Camden, located in the Black Belt region

Business Finds New Home in Birmingham Warehouse

Old warehouses often get reused after defunct industries leave them sitting empty. Such transformations have happened for decades in downtown

After Press Offers Custom-Printed Letterpress Designs

A Birmingham studio specializing in the art of letterpress printing combines centuries-old letterpress techniques with today’s digital technology. Letterpress

Lincoln Theatre in Bessemer Being Restored

André Holland has gained considerable success as an actor, including a significant role in Moonlight, the 2017 Academy Award for

Historic Columbiana Building Under Renovation

One of Columbiana’s earliest buildings is being repurposed into something new – for use as a restaurant, bar and event

City of Alabaster Creates Overlay District for State Route 119

A plan was recently approved to steer the growth of a high-traffic corridor and major gateway into Alabaster -- the

test

DesignAlabama unveils DesignPlace Report to City of Troy

Brainstorming ideas and generating solutions is what DesignPlace is all about. DesignPlace, DesignAlabama’s local design and planning initiative, released its

Former Law Office to Become New Headquarters for Hoffman Media

A well-designed office space motivates employees and conveys the appropriate image to clients and customers – key ingredients to help

Landscape Architecture and Community

Landscape architecture encourages people to get out – to walk, to recreate, to dine outdoors, enjoy an outdoor concert,

Plans Under Way for New Gulf Coast Eco Center

Alabama is among the five states whose natural heritage, culture and economy have been shaped in large part by bordering

Montgomery’s Kress Building Renovation Nearing Completion

Across America during the first half of the 20th century, S.H. Kress & Co. opened department stores that were grand

Singing River Trail to Connect Three North Alabama Counties

Opportunities to enjoy the Alabama outdoors just keep getting better and better. Plans are under way to connect three north

Nequette Architecture & Design: Creating a New Space to Create New Design

When Harold’s Furniture store recently closed after 50 years, many prospective buyers looked at the early masonry building on Second

Tiny Homes: Creating Large Design

Tiny houses have been all the rage for some time. There’s even a TV show called “Tiny House Nation” about

New Teaching Garden Designed for Auburn University

While classroom instruction certainly has its place, students also learn by doing. With that in mind, Auburn University’s College of

Mulberry Street Crosswalk Enhancement - A Creative Place Making Project

Whose to say a city crosswalk can’t be both fun and functional? That’s the premise behind the Mulberry Street Crosswalk

Design200 About to Launch

For 200 years, Alabama’s design arts have masterfully blended utility, place and craft. To showcase this rich history, the Design200

New Welcome Center at Children’s Harbor

The Welcome Center is the newest addition to the Children’s Harbor campus along Lake Martin near Alexander City. Designed by

Master Plan Created for Birmingham’s Parkside

Birmingham planners and developers have long understood that parks improve the quality of inner-city life. As a result, the city

New Media Center Designed for Adamsville Elementary School

Long gone are the days of shuffling through drawer after drawer of card catalogs and getting eyestrain from staring too

Priceville is Latest Community to Participate in DesignPlace

As the third largest municipality in Morgan County, Priceville is part of the Decatur Metropolitan Area and the Huntsville-Decatur Combined

The Battery

The former BEBCO (Birmingham Electric Battery Company) building on Second Avenue and 22nd Street South is being redeveloped into a

Autauga County Participates in DesignDash

Growth management is essential today as communities seek to control the location, impact, character, and timing of development in order

Gulf State Park Eagle Cottages Included in National Geographic’s “Unique Lodges of the World”

Your vacation bucket list likely includes exotic far-off destinations. Add one more to your list, one that’s right here in

Literacy Council of Central Alabama

When a three-alarm fire and flood destroyed the Literacy Council of Central Alabama’s downtown Birmingham location last May, a plan

Alabama Workshop[s] Toolkit Selected for Communication Arts Magazine Design Annual

“The optimist in me thinks that design is getting more integrated, more competitive and more imperative,” observes Bobby Martin Jr.,

New Trail and Historic Tower Restoration at Flagg Mountain

The Civilian Conservation Corps work relief program offered millions of jobs on environmental projects during the Great Depression and was

Alabama State Council on the Arts new logo for Celebration of the Alabama Arts

A little doodle here, a little color there, and voila! – the perfect logo takes form. If only it were

Alabama League of Municipalities Launches the Economic Development Academy

Though different disciplines, urban planning/design and economic development are inherently related as both prioritize shaping the livability and prosperity of

DesignVision Addresses Ways to Improve the Twin Beech/Houstonville Community

Ways to make improvements to the Twin Beech/Houstonville community near Fairhope, which predates the city itself, was addressed at a

Renovation of Shipt Headquarters in John Hand Building Completed

When the John Hand Building opened in 1912, the ornate 20-story building was the tallest in downtown Birmingham until the

Amanda Loper, 2021 AIA Young Architects Award Winner

"Architects are late bloomers,” writes architect and urban designer Matthew Frederick in his book, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture

New Park and Community Center Set to Open in Pratt City Early Summer 2018

Pratt City, part of the greater Birmingham area, was among the many communities devastated by the April 2011 “super outbreak”

Joe Wheeler State Park Renovation

Situated on the shores of Wheeler Lake is Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville in north Alabama where visitors enjoy

Brewing Design In Mobile

Across America, vacant buildings are being converted into craft breweries and Alabama is no exception. Two such projects are under

Montgomery’s Rotary Park Upgrades

Transforming a derelict piece of land into a place that everyone can enjoy is what good urban planning is all

National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum-July27-31 in Mobile!

NAPC FORUM is the only national conference focused on issues facing local historic preservation commissions. Whether it's mitigating the

Artist Fellowship Grant Deadline Approaching for Alabama State Council on the Arts

The Alabama State Council on the Arts awards Artist Fellowships of $5,000 for artists working in crafts, dance, design, media/photography,

New Opelika Police Station and Municipal Court Building

Opelika has long made revitalization efforts a priority and was the first participating city in DesignAlabama’s new DesignPlace program that

Greek Streets Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

One of the first neighborhoods in Birmingham where African Americans were allowed to own property is getting a new lease

Gulf Shores Beachfront Revitalization Underway

For a coastal community, public beachfront is among its most valuable assets in terms of community identity and economic activity.

Former Site of Historic Building Now Lower Dexter Park

Years before her name was synonymous with the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks worked as a seamstress in downtown Montgomery.

University of Montevallo Center for the Arts to Open Fall 2019

Alabama’s only public liberal arts college – the University of Montevallo – is getting a new arts center which the

South Montgomery Community Plan

Now underway is the South Montgomery Community Plan whose purpose is to document South Montgomery’s vision for its future and

Former Avondale Historic Gas Station Now a Multi-tenant Space

Gas stations were part of the automobile’s golden age and are one of America’s most ubiquitous commercial building types. Today,

Plan Under Way for Safer Downtown Mobile Streets

If in doubt about the need for safer streets, consider this: Traffic is a far greater threat to people walking

New BJCTA Intermodal Station

Birmingham’s public transportation has been upgraded with the opening of the new Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority intermodal station. Amtrak,

Historic Morris Avenue Building Renovated for a Bridal Fashion House

It’s no easy feat to restore an old building to use in a radically new way, while at the same

AIA Birmingham Announces Its 2015 Design Awards Winners!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The American Institute of Architects, Birmingham Chapter (AIA Birmingham), is pleased to announce the winners of the

MAKEbhm

"If you build it, they will come," says Kevin Costner's character in “Field of Dreams.” Indeed they came when ArchitectureWorks

New Pavilion at Alabama’s Turkey Creek Nature Preserve Expands Education Options

Just a 20-minute drive north of Birmingham is an oasis far removed from the urban landscape. A place that’s home