Project Type: Commercial

This 10-acre campus is part of the City of Birmingham’s Master Plan for a greenway connection between Sloss Furnaces and Railroad Park.

IMS Phase I consists of a 52,000 square foot lab renovation and features offices, breakroom, conference, training and lab work spaces for technicians.

Both natural and industrial materials such as Alabama marble, limestone, concrete, steel and wood were used to symbolize the firm’s historical relevance to the region.

The symbolic core of the building is anchored in cornerstones of marble with an exposed blazing wall of red. A translucent ring of glass forms a halo surrounding the firm’s core while diffusing light from its perimeter. The swirling floor pattern is composed of gradated values of terrazzo representing the law’s fluid nature.

The two pattern brick façade with bright red metal canopy brings vitality to this 8,000 square foot metal frame building.

This renovation transformed abandoned metal buildings into the corporate headquarters for Zoës Kitchen and additional tenant space.

The design features the corporate branding of bright colors while maintaining the existing handcrafted structure of the building. The new design pays tribute to the original metal shed’s patchwork cladding with galvanized corrugated siding.

The two-story building houses the CCR design office, courtyard with swimming pool and garage connected with steel canopy and constructed of insulated tilt-up concrete panels and steel.

The industrial theme runs throughout the space with interiors exposed to steel structure and unpainted concrete panels.

The Lamb Building is a live/work project that features views of historic Sloss Furnaces and a panoramic scene of downtown.

The first and second level house a law firm including offices, conference rooms, open work areas, moveable filing systems, exercise facilities and a private sports bar.

The third level is a 3,500 square foot residence which opens to an expansive green roof garden that blends landscaped, paved and deck areas surrounding a reflecting pool, outdoor kitchen and spa.

This project included the complete design of a veterinary clinic including housing, exam rooms, a lab, treatment rooms, a surgery area, an x-ray room, and boarding areas.

The construction of the building was composed of three colors of concrete block, steel and stained concrete and durable materials to accommodate a variety of animals.

Shades of gray split-faced block create patterns, stripes and medallions while curving, angular, circular and square shapes are used as playful elements in the design.