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ArchitectureWorks Earns Two Awards at the 2026 AIA Birmingham Design Awards

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We're thrilled that High Dive HiFi Lounge received

We're thrilled that High Dive HiFi Lounge received a Distinction Award at the AIA Birmingham Design Awards! Designed as an immersive listening environment, the project carefully balances advanced acoustic engineering with the warmth and hospitality of a neighborhood bar, creating a space where exceptional sound and exceptional experiences go hand in hand.

The jury recognized "the careful integration of visual design and advanced acoustic technology," noting the team's success in "skillfully uncovering and transforming the architectural history of what was once an ordinary urban building."

Thank you to AIA Birmingham and the jury for this recognition!

Photography: Fischer Studios, ArchitectureWorks
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ArchitectureWorks is honored that The William rece

ArchitectureWorks is honored that The William received a Merit Award at the AIA Birmingham Design Awards! This adaptive reuse project transforms a late-19th-century building in downtown Birmingham into a restaurant-anchored mixed-use development, balancing historic preservation with bold interventions that bring daylight, new pedestrian connections, and renewed life to the building.

The jury described the project as "an excellent—and bold—big idea," praising how "a careful scalpel allows for light-filled private residences above, and a new pedestrian connection on the ground floor between streets." They also recognized that "the project is crafted at every scale—big picture thinking, urban interface, and detail execution."

Thank you to AIA Birmingham and the jury for this recognition!

Photography: @omar.mo.studio
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ArchitectureWorks led design development and const

ArchitectureWorks led design development and construction for Ladybird Books, a thoughtfully curated independent bookstore occupying a mid-century storefront on King Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Our work was developed in close collaboration with the interiors and branding team at SDCO Partners, with our scope focused on construction documents, structural coordination, and contract administration.

On the sales floor, new curved partitions were developed in direct dialogue with the geometry of the original 1945 storefront, echoing the sweeping forms already present in the existing hardwood and terrazzo floors. Fixture design and coordination included built-in shelving and custom curved benches that carry that soft geometry through the space. The removal of an existing raised display freed up floor area for additional shelving and improved the overall flow of the floor plan.

Back-of-house spaces were also renovated as part of the scope, and material selections throughout were guided by the same attention to continuity and character. Through detailed construction documentation and administration, ArchitectureWorks ensured that every element was executed with precision and respect for the building’s history.

Photography: Peter Frank Edwards @pfephoto
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We're excited to be part of the upcoming ULI Alaba

We're excited to be part of the upcoming ULI Alabama tour of Lakeview Marina, a pedestrian-focused destination for office, retail, dining, and entertainment that we're proud to have contributed to through our work on High Dive HiFi Lounge.

High Dive began in 2021 as a concept for an intimate cocktail lounge for audiophiles and evolved through years of design iteration into a full bar and restaurant with a world-class audio-visual setup. Balancing a massive amount of technical infrastructure with an aesthetically refined and architecturally efficient space required close coordination with a broad team of consultants, and we couldn't be more proud of the result.

Join us at 9am on April 21st to hear from Kimley-Horn, CCR, Macknally Land Design, Rives, and the Lakeview Marina team as we discuss the original vision for this adaptive reuse redevelopment and what's next for the community.

Register at the link in our bio!
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Progress on the Gulf Coast Engineering Research St

Progress on the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station for the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering in Orange Beach. This 18,000 SF facility, funded through the RESTORE Act and developed with partners including the City of Orange Beach and the University of South Alabama, will support coastal research, laboratory work, and collaboration along the Gulf Coast.

Excited to see the framing for both wings coming together as the building begins to take shape!
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Bruce Lanier is representing ArchitectureWorks tod

Bruce Lanier is representing ArchitectureWorks today at Clemson University’s School of Architecture Career Expo. We’re grateful for the opportunity to meet talented students, share our work, and talk about what it means to design spaces that truly make better.

If you stopped by our table — thank you! We’re always excited to connect with the next generation of architects.

If we missed you and you’re interested in joining our team, send your resume and portfolio to careers@architectureworks.com.
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Please join us in welcoming our newest team member

Please join us in welcoming our newest team members, Judith Seaman and Logan Lee!

Judith holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University and spent her third and fifth years at Rural Studio, later returning as Clerk of Works. Her passion for handcraft, community-based architecture, and resilient design guides her work. Outside of architecture, she loves crafting, baking, and cycling.

Logan earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University and also spent his third and fifth years at Rural Studio, where he worked on the Bathhouse project. His hands-on experience deepened his love for construction and craft. When he’s not in the office, you’ll find him exploring new coffee shops, playing pickleball, or hanging out with his dog, Scout.
Welcome, Judith and Logan, we’re excited to have you on the team!
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We are proud to announce that ArchitectureWorks re

We are proud to announce that ArchitectureWorks received four awards at the 2025 AIA Alabama Design Awards! The Gulf Coast Ecocenter won an Honor Award and Divine Detail Award for the Small Projects category, as well as being the overall People’s Choice Award winner. The Indian Springs School Kayser/Samford Community Commons also received a Merit Award for the Small Projects category.

The Gulf Coast Ecocenter, a collaboration with WATERSHED, is a 17,000-square-foot environmental education campus designed to foster ecological stewardship along the Gulf Coast. Funded by the RESTORE Council, the LEED Gold and FORTIFIED Silver-certified project uses open-air, low-impact structures with passive ventilation, daylighting, and biophilic design to connect visitors to the surrounding landscape. The jury described it as “a project that transforms sustainability into an architectural and cultural experience,” praising its “poetry in the spaces between” and its “timeless” relationship to its site.

The Kayser/Samford Community Commons, the second phase of Indian Springs School’s 2012 Master Plan, serves as the campus’s primary dining and social hub. Rooted in the landscape and overlooking the campus lake, it blends warm interiors, natural light, and durable materials to create a welcoming, connected environment. The jury commended its “thoughtful integration of material warmth, daylight, and landscape connection.”

Thank you to AIA Alabama and the jury for this recognition!
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