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We’re proud to share that the Kayser/Samford Com

We’re proud to share that the Kayser/Samford Community Commons at Indian Springs School received a Citation Award at the AIA Birmingham Design Awards. Designed in partnership with Lake|Flato, this project supports student life through architecture that prioritizes indoor-outdoor connectivity and natural light. The jury complimented the extended overhangs and the way the tiered roofs “slide into the sky,” as well as the thoughtful balance of structure, acoustics, and light.

Thank you to AIA Birmingham for a great night at Design Awards!
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ArchitectureWorks is honored that the Gulf Coast E

ArchitectureWorks is honored that the Gulf Coast Ecocenter received the Honor Award in the Small Projects category at last night’s AIA Birmingham Design Awards ceremony. Designed in collaboration with WATERSHED, this project reflects a shared commitment to building with care, intention, and respect for place. The jury’s decision was unanimous, calling the project, “an outstanding example of practicing what you preach that inspires us to build durably by treading lightly and quietly. The passive design harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding ecosystem.”

Thank you to AIA Birmingham and the jury for this recognition!
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Meet our talented summer interns, Kaylin Denton an

Meet our talented summer interns, Kaylin Denton and Sara Zachman-Meister!

Kaylin is entering her final year of Clemson’s two-year master’s program and is excited to learn the full process of architecture, from design to contract administration, especially during on-site visits. In her free time, she loves crocheting and making music.

Sara is starting her second year in a three-year master’s track and has been diving into new skills like Revit while experiencing every phase of projects here at ArchitectureWorks. She enjoys building physical models, reading, and hanging out with her energetic Doberman, Kanela.

We’re excited to have these creative and driven interns on our team this summer. Welcome, Kaylin and Sara!
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ArchitectureWorks has submitted two projects in th

ArchitectureWorks has submitted two projects in the @aiabirmingham 2025 Design Awards this year, Indian Springs School Kayser/Samford Community Commons and Gulf Coast Ecocenter! Please help us out by voting for our projects in the People’s Choice category at aiabham.org/vote. Votes can be cast once per device every 24 hours. You can also check out our project boards in the main hall of the Martin Biscuit Building at Pepper Place!

Today we celebrate the grand opening of the Gulf C

Today we celebrate the grand opening of the Gulf Coast Ecocenter in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A new hub for experiential environmental education and sustainable tourism, the Ecocenter is designed in partnership with WATERSHED, the City of Gulf Shores, and the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability. The facility was funded through the RESTORE Act to support long-term ecological and community resilience along the Gulf Coast. The 12 acre campus features over 17,000 SF of education spaces including open-air classrooms, teaching gardens, an adventure challenge course, and maker spaces - all designed to foster connection with the land and one another.

The project, shaped through a collaborative, stakeholder-led process, is pursuing LEED Gold and FORTIFIED Commercial Silver certifications.

Read the full press release through the link in our bio.

Photography: @carynorton
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ArchitectureWorks is growing and looking for entry

ArchitectureWorks is growing and looking for entry and mid-level architectural professionals as well as student interns to join our team! Send your resume and portfolio to careers@architectureworks.com to elevate your career with exciting projects and exceptional colleagues. Job descriptions can be found at architectureworks.com/contact/careers/

This year ArchitectureWorks is celebrating its 30t

This year ArchitectureWorks is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Our industry has changed in ways that were unimaginable at AW’s inception, and our practice has evolved with it. At the same time, our commitment to Architecture, Service, Quality, Leadership, and Community is as present today as when our founding Partner, Dick Pigford, FAIA, set out to build a firm based in the pursuit of principled practice.

Over the course of 2025 we will be reflecting on where we have been and where we are headed, and we look forward to sharing some of what we discover along the way.

Happy Birthday, AW!
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Warm wishes for the season from everyone here at A

Warm wishes for the season from everyone here at ArchitectureWorks!