We had a great evening representing the firm at the 2022 AIA Alabama Awards in Gulf Shores. We're thrilled to announce that we won two Merit Awards for the design of the Telegraph Creative and KMS offices.
Telegraph Creative
AIA Alabama Merit Award
The design for the new Telegraph office creates an ultra-contemporary studio achieved in a rustic, industrial setting. The vision was to create an informal work environment where employees could work and relax in the same space. Focused on repurposing the existing space in a way that is modern, flexible and open, one of the focal points is the main meeting room. An existing delivery truck ramp was turned into stadium seating and a large projection screen punctuates the space.
Kemp Management Solutions
AIA Alabama Merit Award
The vision for this corporate headquarters was to maintain the spirit and bones of an old masonry warehouse and was achieved through a series of modern adaptations to special building features such as the existing mezzanine supported from the roof deck above, and reuse of the generous amount of skylights. The design for this family-owned business combines professionalism and seriousness with that of a relaxed, comfortable family atmosphere for employees to gather and creates a professional home away from home.
Another project received a special recognition at the 2022 AIA Alabama Awards. A few of our employees volunteered their free time to work on The Compassion Project designing and building temporary housing solutions and were honored with a Merit Award. We are proud of their incredible personal achievement and their dedication to serving their community inside as well as outside the office.
The Compassion Project is a pilot partnership of local organizations that serve those who are experiencing homelessness in the Birmingham area. The Faith Chapel Care Center, Food for Our Journey and God’s Loving Hands worked together to provide food, cooling shelters, showers, laundry, health services and fun activities for those in need.