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This morning, ArchitectureWorks partner Bruce Lani

This morning, ArchitectureWorks partner Bruce Lanier had the opportunity to speak alongside Suchithra Prabhu and Page Ledbetter at the AIA Alabama Conference on Architecture about the Compassion Project. This incredible effort involved working with service providers in the Continuum of Care to supply useful amenities and a safe, cool place to rest for people experiencing homelessness during the World Games in the summer of 2022.

The project engaged directly with visitors about the potential usefulness of the model to them based on their own experiences; fostered collaboration between organizations that had never worked together; and advocated for the importance of innovation and action to institutional and municipal stakeholders.

Thank you to AIA Alabama for having us!

Independent Presbyterian Church’s new Columbariu

Independent Presbyterian Church’s new Columbarium expansion has recently been completed. This new outdoor room forms strong visual connections via cross-axes to adjacent spaces. While the expansion has its own unique elements, it remains faithful to the quality of the historic original building, designed by Warren, Knight, and Davis Architects over a century ago.

A monumental arch with decorative ironwork provides a new focal point that echoes the roofed entrance gates, or lych-gates, often found in traditional English churchyards. New piers and decorative lanterns flank the entrance, connecting the heart of the Columbarium to the Labyrinth and Prayer Garden. The Columbarium niches form walls that provide privacy when seated and allow for visual connection to the Church campus while standing.

New stonework weaves seamlessly with the Sanctuary and Cloister, unifying the new construction with the existing. The intricate paving at the center of the Columbarium is based on an endless knot pattern, a traditional symbol of eternity in the Celtic decorative arts.

Photography: Cary Norton
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We are excited to announce that Doug Shaddix, AIA,

We are excited to announce that Doug Shaddix, AIA, has become our newest licensed architect. Doug, a member of the ArchitectureWorks team since 2017, has over 20 years of experience in the industry and several notable projects including Brät Brot Biergarten (2019 AIA Birmingham Merit Award, 2019 AIA Alabama Merit Award) and Cayenne Creative (2019 AIA Birmingham Merit Award, 2019 AIA Alabama Merit Award). His recent projects include several private residences. Congratulations Doug!
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ArchitectureWorks was honored to receive a Citatio

ArchitectureWorks was honored to receive a Citation Award for the Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails at the 2023 AIA Birmingham Design Awards!

The jury stated, “The geographic macro scale was well managed with connectivity while the micro scale is simultaneously engaging at the individual visitor scale. We especially loved the Pause Places for their brilliant simplicity. They are built in a way that focuses on celebrating the surrounding beauty. In a continuously urbanizing world, this project stands out as a way to appropriately engage with nature and provide a positive impact to protected lands."

Thank you @aiabirmingham for a great night at Design Awards!
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We are proud to announce that the Gulf State Park

We are proud to announce that the Gulf State Park Interpretive Center received an Honor Award at the 2023 AIA Birmingham Design Awards! The Honor Award is AIA’s highest level of recognition.

The jury remarked, “From siting, materials, programming and circulation, this project was thoughtful throughout. We loved the care for detail and emphasis on minimizing the building’s impact. The entire project felt like it had a level of care – for the surrounding environment, for the occupants, and for the details and the design."

Thank you @aiabirmingham for a great night at Design Awards!
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Congratulations to @altrailsfoundation on celebrat

Congratulations to @altrailsfoundation on celebrating the one year anniversary of the reopening of the #FlaggMountain observation tower! ArchitectureWorks collaborated with Alabama Trails Foundations, Alabama Forestry Commission, Alabama Historical Commission, and University of Alabama’s Department of Economic Development and College of Archaeology on this restoration project.
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ArchitectureWorks has submitted four projects in t

ArchitectureWorks has submitted four projects in the @aiabirmingham 2023 Design Awards this year, Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education, Parsonage Restoration for 16th Street Baptist Church, Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails, and Gulf State Park Interpretive Center! 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!
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ArchitectureWorks is pleased to announce that Jess

ArchitectureWorks is pleased to announce that Jessica Hughes Bennett and Roger Alan Mainor have both been elevated to Partners in the firm.

Jessica joined ArchitectureWorks in 2016 and has more than 15 years of experience specializing in commercial developments, educational facilities, and historic restoration church projects. A native of Birmingham, Jessica earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University. She’s a member of the American Institute of Architects and holds the professional certifications LEED AP and NCARB. Jessica has served on the Railroad Park Foundation Junior Board and is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.

Roger joined Architecture Works in 2017 and has extensive experience leading commercial and institutional projects. Roger’s prior design-build expertise has been instrumental in his ability to manage two of the firm’s complex historic renovation projects: The University of Alabama’s Oliver-Barnard Hall, and Tuomey Hall, both originally built in 1889. Roger earned Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Interior Architecture degrees from Auburn University, and a Master of Architecture from Cornell University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and holds the professional certification LEED AP.

For more than twenty-five years, our firm has created places of enduring quality with a commitment to community, service, and making the world a better place to live, work and play. We are excited for the road forward and for the continued commitment that Jessica and Roger provide our clients.

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