The renovation of the UAB Hilton created a clean, luxurious space with a professional and collegiate feel.
This project began as a lobby and staircase renovation and gradually expanded to the 14 floors of rooms and restaurant. Each facet of the project reflects the spirit of the University of Alabama at Birmingham while tying in elements of the surrounding city.
The lobby is often a university visitor’s first impression of Birmingham and of UAB, so the material palette uses black iron accents and UAB’s green to establish a strong connection to Birmingham—The Iron City—and to the university.
It was vital that our team incorporated the the same material palette and overall aesthetic throughout each floor of the hotel.
Previously dark and dated, the renovated lobby features high-contrast textures and materials that create four defined zones of use: reception, café, lounge, and waiting.
High-quality furniture, textile selections, and custom wall graphics give each area a comfortable, friendly character.
Updated finishes, wallcoverings, paint, rugs, furniture, and bathrooms create an accessible oasis with views of Birmingham. Headboards on the 11th floor were reupholstered with a green fabric. Our graphics department selected photographs for 13th floor rooms to incorporate UAB school spirit.
Seating at the bottom of the renovated grand staircase creates space for hotel guests, visitors, and event attendees to work or relax.
From the grand staircase, guests are guided into a multi-purpose space that connects them to several adjacent rooms.
Event rooms on the bottom floor were transformed from dark, drab spaces into a luxurious energetic environment.
Benches throughout the multi-purpose event space were reupholstered and lighting arrangements were reused for cost effectiveness.
New fabrics, flooring, and paint throughout the corridor, meeting rooms, and banquet halls converted this space and tied in design elements from the lobby and hotel rooms using low-impact and cost-effective measures.
An upscale sports-themed restaurant for hotel guests to experience good food and the spirit of UAB.
The renovation of the hotel warranted a restaurant with a new edge. The restaurant’s previous finishes were swapped with custom wall graphics, new lighting fixtures, and wood finishes to establish a fine-dining environment.
Recessed light fixtures were selected to concentrate the lighting and cast shadows for a dramatic mood.
Color changing LED lighting above the bar, enables the owner to change the tone of the restaurant for late nights and events.
For the guests’ sports-watching needs, a large screen tv was installed along the custom sports graphic.
Artwork throughout the restaurant was condensed to promote a cohesive theme.
The client needed a way to close off the breakfast buffet during the day.
A new Faulk wall system with sliding doors and faux wood finishes was the ideal solution for the issue. Employees can easily slide the doors open and closed to fill, empty, and clean the buffet everyday.
The seamless installation ties in the wood finishes found throughout the lobby.
The client prompted us to reimagine their restaurant as
an upscale sports-themed experience that encapsulates the spirit of the UAB Blazers and promotes a
high-end experience.
Our graphic design team designed a new logo, menus, custom wall graphics, signage, and elevator wraps to inspire the interior design of the restaurant.
We added bright green canopies to provide shade on the outdoor deck and reference the UAB brand system.
