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Tuomey Hall frames Gorgas Library along with its s

Tuomey Hall frames Gorgas Library along with its sister building, Oliver-Barnard Hall, on the north end of the University of Alabama’s Quad in Tuscaloosa. This renovation and addition establish the new home for the Shelby Institute for Leadership and present displays from former Senator Richard Shelby’s archive, housed in a new Reading Room as well as a large seminar hall.

A new entry portico was constructed on the north elevation of this seminar hall, matching the architectural detailing and proportions established by the building’s original design. The flat ceiling in the seminar hall was replaced by heavy timber trusses and wood board ceilings, elevating the scale and grandeur of this space. Additionally, major upgrades were made to the building's systems to accommodate this new use, including a new machine room-less elevator. Careful coordination of these systems with the space layout was required to minimize the impact on an already compact footprint.

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Constructed in the 1890s, Oliver-Barnard Hall sits

Constructed in the 1890s, Oliver-Barnard Hall sits at the heart of the University of Alabama's Tuscaloosa campus, sharing the Quad with Gorgas Library and Denney Chimes. The building houses the Blount Scholars Program with offices, seminar rooms, and a large gathering space featuring an exposed wood structure and painted brick walls. This major renovation brings the building into the next century for the University and its scholars, including significant upgrades to mechanical systems, interior finishes, and lighting, along with the addition of a new hydraulic elevator. Creative solutions were employed to minimize the impact on usable square footage, preserving the building's historical integrity while integrating modern amenities. The renovation also included the addition of a new exterior raised courtyard adjacent to the interior gathering space, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas.

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We’d like to introduce our new additions to the

We’d like to introduce our new additions to the ArchitectureWorks team.

Danielle Castañeda received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mississippi State University in 2019 and has experience in commercial and high-end residential architecture.

Adrian Smith rejoins us after interning at ArchitectureWorks in 2023 and spending her thesis year in Japan. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University this spring.

Austin Joyner is pursuing degrees in Architecture and Hispanic Studies and will return to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the fall.

We’re excited to have these talented young designers become a part of AW. Welcome Danielle, Adrian, and Austin!

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We had a blast reviewing entries for dreamARCHITEC

We had a blast reviewing entries for dreamARCHITECTURE, the @alabamacenterforarch’s annual art competition that encourages K-5 children to think about their built environment. This year’s prompt was to draw your dream park, and we were very inspired by the students’ artwork. We are looking forward to hosting the awards ceremony on May 9th!
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Congratulations to our newest licensed architect,

Congratulations to our newest licensed architect, Alex Hamady, who is a 2021 graduate of Auburn University's School of Architecture program.

Since joining the ArchitectureWorks team in 2022, Alex has excelled in the design phase with visualizations as they become more integral to our work. His ability to push boundaries and distill complex project requirements into high quality and enduring architecture is a tremendous asset to project teams and clients.

Working alongside and learning from other talented architects and designers on a wide variety of projects as a young architect has been his favorite part of joining our team here at AW.

Congratulations Alex!
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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/
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the Mississi

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Mississippi State University CAAD Career Fair last week! We sincerely enjoyed meeting with so many talented students. If you’re interested in joining 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 https://architectureworks.com/contact/careers/
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We can’t wait to meet some talented students at

We can’t wait to meet some talented students at the Mississippi State University CAAD Career Fair on February 15! 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 https://architectureworks.com/contact/careers/
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