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20 Midtown

20 Midtown is a mixed-use development that connects UAB and the City Center with ground-floor retailers such as Starbucks, Chipotle, and Publix, and includes parking, apartments, and amenities above.

The complex includes 436 apartments ranging from micro to three-bedroom units and was completed in two phases.

  • LocationBirmingham, AL
  • Project Type
    Commercial Hospitality Multifamily Retail
  • Size 982,500 SF
  • Building 1 36 Units
  • Building 2 75 Units
  • Building 3 325 Units
  • Award 2017 Merit Award, AIA Birmingham

Phase I consists of Building 1 and 2—a combined 111 units—retail space and parking.

The ground floor retail spurs activity on the street while hiding parking behind and above. The apartments and rooftop terrace give a terrific view of the city skyline and Red Mountain.

The design is sleek—using metal panels, zinc, concrete, and stucco to blend the various uses and define the layers of public and private spaces.

Phase II (Building 3) consists of 325 micro to three-bedroom units with retail, restaurants, parking, and amenities.

The interiors are comfortable and modern with high-quality, neutral finishes in the units and bold, bright colors in the public spaces.

With ground floor retail, gathering spaces, a fitness center, and a pool deck, amenities are key to this phase of the development. The amenity deck serves the entire complex and includes the development’s pool, bocce courts, green space, outdoor grilling, and hammocks.

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Total on 1st

This renovation of the first floor of the historic Woodward Building in downtown Birmingham houses a clinical spa that offers the most advanced non-invasive treatments for the body, face, and skin.

Soft, fluid forms and earthy, sophisticated Italianate tile and bronze materials reference the practice’s branding, the Neolithic earth goddess, fertility symbols, and the rivers of life. Flowing water features, scented air, and soothing sounds enhance the visitor experience.

The entrance lobbies and treatment bar are bright and open with views to the busy street outside.

Inside the main entrance, visitors are greeted at a curved desk with water imagery and the spa’s branding projected on the wall above.

The large, curving walls are coated in a shimmering, iridescent plaster and conceal the waiting room and clinical spaces, creating separation to ensure privacy and relaxation.

The lighting and materials in the waiting room, hallway, treatment rooms, and restrooms create a quiet, soothing environment.

Shelves inspired by the shape of a water droplet display skincare product offerings.

Behind the retail area, the oval-shaped waiting room is covered in a custom wallcovering inspired by the spa’s branding, and oval windows allow a limited amount of natural light into the space.

Taking inspiration from water and elements of nature, the space provides a place of relaxation and respite from the busy downtown environment just outside its doors.

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UAB Volker Hall 6th Floor

UAB School of Medicine’s newest facilities in Volker Hall feature faculty offices, small group collaborative learning spaces, and a student lounge.

Glazing was used throughout the floor to take full advantage of natural daylighting and city views.

The project blends a refined commercial interior aesthetic with the building’s original brick and concrete structure.

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Shipt Tower

This 120,000 SF renovation includes six floors of office space, conference and training rooms, a gym open to all building staff, amenity areas, and the Welcome Center on the building’s first floor.

The design features raw, structural concrete and glazing to allow natural light to penetrate the space.

The office space includes a reception and waiting area, lounge, break rooms, telephone rooms, conference rooms, and open office with sit/stand workstations. Like the Welcome Center, the upper floors are highly collaborative and characterized by a sleek, modern style.

Furniture and carpet selection deliver bold pops of green to reference Shipt’s branding and color palette. Lighting fixtures also create visual interest in the reception area and large conference rooms.

A testament to Shipt’s culture and creativity, amenity areas such as the arcade, bar, game room, and Refresh Room provide an opportunity for employees to relax and recharge away from their desks.

Although they remain cohesive with the rest of the space, the amenity areas feature a more casual, playful style and function.

A triptych by Nashville-based artist Tess Davies enhances the colorful style of the Arcade. Custom neon signage by Magic City Neon and artwork by local artist Sara Heath enhance the tranquil, relaxing environment of the Refresh Room.

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Lakeview Green

This 150,000 SF mixed-use development includes 118 pet-friendly apartments ranging from studio to three-bedroom units above retail, restaurant, and office space.

Between the main five-story building and an adjacent two-story building lies a public green space complete with a lazy river and koi pond, fire pits, chess, corn hole, an herb garden, and a pool.

The green space provides residents and members of the community a place to walk their pets, socialize outdoors, play games, and exercise.

The main building features a lobby with lounge seating on each floor to give residents a place to work or socialize outside their apartment while enjoying amazing views of Sloss Furnaces and downtown Birmingham.

Additional amenities include covered parking, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace with TVs and seating overlooking the City Center.

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Block 162

This renovation transformed the building’s ground level into retail and restaurant space and created studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments on the upper level.

The main entry stair and hallways feature complementary blue colors to liven the spaces, and the units were designed with neutrals and a variety of textures and patterns. 

The units are fully furnished and available for rent through Landing, a membership-based platform that gives its members access to flexible apartment leases within their growing network.

By exposing and cleaning up the existing interior brick and interior beams, the design showcases the history of the building and its sophisticated, timeless style.

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Blueroot

Located in the Lakeview District in Birmingham’s urban core, Pepper Place is a vibrant design & entertainment destination. After years of serving customers via Saturday pop-ups at Pepper Place Market and a small outpost location in Mountain Brook Village, Blueroot needed a space of their own.

The layout of the store makes selecting from their menu of salads, grain bowls and grab-and-go options intuitive and simple.

Bright, bold tile behind the serving line and in the restrooms provide pops of color in Blueroot’s signature blue.

Wire and rattan light fixtures and a collection of plants provided by Botanica, a local nursery, add natural texture and life to the space.

A light-filled area with a large community table and individual tables made by Magic City Woodworks (now Manufacture Good), a local non-profit organization aimed at equipping young men with job skills, provides seating options for dine-in customers.

Large windows face the Dr. Pepper Co. sign, a remnant of Pepper Place’s history as the Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant and Bottling Company.

From the restaurant’s location to their use of local produce and goods, Blueroot’s flagship store was designed to enhance the well-being of its customers and community.

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Alabama Farm Credit

After years of tremendous growth, Alabama Farm Credit needed a new office space to house their operational headquarters in Cullman, Alabama.

Formerly a Wells Fargo, the building’s prime location and ample square footage were ideal for this large company.

Alabama Farm Credit has provided financing to help their members purchase farms and rural properties for over 100 years, so their space needed to reflect their history and expertise.

 

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The addition of windows and steel entry canopies transformed the exterior, increased the natural light inside the building and revitalized this prominent corner of downtown Cullman.

Organic, high-quality materials such as leather and suede, and a warm, natural color palette with pops of blue tie back to the company brand and their work with farms.

The custom reception desk and millwork patterns used throughout the office reference Alabama Farm Credit’s logo mark—an abstract representation of an aerial view of crops.

The kitchen and break room include a variety of seating to facilitate meals, meetings and social events and provide a comfortable atmosphere for individual or small group work. Folding glass doors open to a patio that can be used as an extension of the break room or as a separate gathering space.

Beyond the break area, the 43,000 SF office consists of a variety of conference rooms, original vaults used for storage, a library and a work room, private offices with sit/stand desks, and a large board room that can accommodate over 30 people.

Overall, the design choices create a sophisticated and functional office space for Alabama Farm Credit and reflects their brand, strength, and reliability.

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Shipt Welcome Center

This renovation of the first floor of Shipt Tower features a welcome center designed to facilitate collaboration and enhance the experience of Shipt’s employees, clients and partners.

Large, illuminated signage and glass doors provide way finding to the welcome center from the building lobby.

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Inside the glass doors, a reception desk, lounge area and coffee bar create an inviting entry into the space and present a variety of seating Inside the glass doors, a reception desk, lounge area and coffee bar create an inviting entry into the space and present a variety of seating options.

Beyond the coffee bar, workstations and various conference rooms are available for collaborative or individual work. Similar to Shipt’s office space on the floors above, the design is sleek and modern with ample natural light and bold pops of color. 

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Biso Collective

Biso believes that a healthy culture is the key to sustainable success, so their space was designed to be welcoming, flexible and multi-purpose.

The design includes a new covered entry at the parking area, open workspace, conference rooms, a community room and café, phone rooms, patio space and a courtyard.

A mixture of bright, bold colors, natural light, and reinvigorated materials create a vibrant environment intended to fuel creativity and collaboration.

The community room furniture was selected with flexibility in mind and can accommodate large group presentations, training sessions and networking events.

A mural painted by Bendy Knees Design and custom conference room signage painted by Fitz Signs & Murals give the space character and highlight local Birmingham artists.

The tile on the kitchen island spells out “Biso” in binary code as a reference to Biso’s work with technology companies.

Soda blasting the ceiling and adding skylights reinvigorated this historic building. Maintaining the wood structure and exposed mechanical, electrical and pendant lighting gives the space a light, modern feel.

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The restoration of the exterior was focused on maintaining and elevating the style of this historic train depot building.

We replaced the original roof with metal roofing, insulation and skylights and kept the wood framing exposed below. Windows with small profile black aluminum framing were selected to mimic historic steel windows.

The new covered entry provides clear, easy access to the building from the main parking lot and offers cover to visitors during inclement weather.

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The combination of dedicated workspace, meeting space and community spaces supports Biso’s culture-focused mission.

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