It’s fitting that Alabama’s only statewide private economic development organization relocated its headquarters to the center of downtown Birmingham, an area that has been described as “ground zero of Birmingham’s modern renaissance.” Designed by Birmingham’s KPS Group, the new... Read more
Craig King and wife Cindy were looking to purchase a new building for the family’s 100-year-old business, J. P. King Auction Company. When they saw a building at 414 Broad Street in downtown Gadsden’s Historical District, it was possible... Read more
Entertainment venues that offer food, drink and games under one roof – a concept that has caught on in cities such as Nashville, Denver and Brooklyn – has come to Birmingham. An old Woolworth building in Birmingham’s Five Points... Read more
Huntsville is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the United States Army Aviation & Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. Now it’s also home to one of the largest indoor aquatics complexes in the United States. The Huntsville... Read more
Opelika has long made revitalization efforts a priority and was the first participating city in DesignAlabama’s new DesignPlace program that provides assistance with design, planning and community identity. Another improvement is replacing the city’s 50-year-old police station and municipal... Read more
Many factors come into play when creating a community’s distinct identity, which is not achieved simply with a new logo or tagline. A successful community brand strategy develops over time and brings stakeholders together to chart a common vision.... Read more
Plans are underway to improve the quality of life in Auburn, thanks to the creation of the Auburn Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan. The plan identifies areas of need and provides a comprehensive look at Auburn’s parks, recreational... Read more
Mobile County has a new 31,000-square-foot Emergency Operations Center designed by TAG/The Architects Group, Inc. to meet the needs of the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency. “The organizing force of the facility is the need to provide a centralized... Read more
Architects are reevaluating the way they create modern learning spaces, putting the student experience at the forefront of design. So much so that the AIA has a committee — the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education – devoted to... Read more
