from Our Team
Historic Federal Reserve Bank- 2019 AIA Gulf State Design Award
This restored building forms a unique multi-tenant office space like no other downtown, balancing an innovative interior with respect for the structural integrity and a nod to the building’s history.
This renovation of an historic Federal Reserve Bank building, constructed in 1925 and added onto in 1955, now serves as a multi-tenant office building. The project satisfied all State and Federal historic preservation requirements qualifying it for tax credit funding. The blighted building, located in the heart of the downtown business district, had been vacant for over 15 years, resulted in broken marble finishes, missing columns and rusted bank vaults.
The design concept respects the history of the building, with an historically accurate exterior renovation juxtaposed with innovative contemporary office spaces, celebrating the unique building artifacts and structural elements.
The new lobby is reminiscent of the original 1920’s lobby, but the interior quickly transitions into contemporary modern office space. The interior features recycled materials, exposed ceilings, original brick walls and unique structural elements. The concrete vaults were retained on each floor, housing toilet cores, conference rooms, and break areas. Restored gleaming stainless vault doors frame entrances like sculptural art elements. Rooftops were converted to outdoor patios and office space was designed to artfully display unique building elements.
RMS- 2019 AIA Birmingham Honor Award
From the elevator core of the building, visitors and employees experience is a panoramic view creating a dynamic heart for the office space.
The scope of the project is a design for the headquarters of RMS, a firm specializing in all aspects of timberland investments worldwide. The design concept reflects the company’s identity and values by creating a dynamic relationship between the wooded lake front and the daylight filled interior. The result is a pleasant office space that attracts and retains employees that are engaged by the company’s collaborative, entrepreneurial, forestry-focused culture. The design optimizes light and transparency throughout the space with unlimited views of the surrounding site.
Celebrate | People
Williams Blackstock Architects is happy to announce the following individuals that have received leadership positions within the firm. Please join us in celebrating their dedication to excellence in design, collaboration, innovation and client service.
“We are honored to recognize the professional accomplishments of these valuable team members, who continually contribute to our office by focusing on our clients’ best interests and delivering the highest quality design.”
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Children's of Alabama Pedestrian Bridge Installation
Northside Medical Home Ribbon Cutting
Williams Blackstock Architects is proud to serve the communities of St. Clair County. The new Northside Medical Home in Pell City, Alabama celebrated its grand opening with a number of ribbon cuttings.
Auburn University Ranks in Top Architecture and Interior Design Schools
Congratulations to Auburn University’s architecture and interior design undergraduate programs for ranking 11th in the nation by DesignIntelligence Magazine!
Williams Blackstock Architects is proud to have 20 Auburn University architecture and interior design graduates on our team.
Conceptual Design Approved for Children's of Alabama Project
Williams Blackstock Architects is excited to be working with Children's of Alabama to design their new office space and parking deck.
“This project will help to relieve parking congestion on our campus by adding this much-needed parking for staff, we can also dedicate space closer to the hospital itself for our patients’ families and visitors. There are many days, especially during cold and flu season, when our current parking is, quite frankly, inadequate.”
Cahaba Brewing Company Receives Merit Award at AIA Gulf States Region Awards
We were proud to receive a Merit Award at the annual AIA Gulf States Region 2017 Honor Awards ceremony held in Orlando. Twenty-eight projects, out of the 144 entered, were recognized for their bold choices in color and materials, dramatic transformations, restrained design moves, and overall design excellence.
Cahaba Brewing Company
- Merit Award- AIA, Gulf States Region
In the spirit of revitalization that is moving through Birmingham, Alabama, the four partners of Cahaba Brewing Company took their love of craft beer, motivated by its growing popularity in the region, as an opportunity to expand their brewery and taproom. The 21,000SF renovated space and $65/SF minimal budget was not a hindrance but the foundation for tactful design decisions.
UAB School of Nursing Building Up
The UAB School of Nursing project is in the final stages of demolition and foundation reinforcements. Keep a look out for construction to pick up as five floors are added to the existing building along University Boulevard. UAB has a webcam set up to view the building progress.