We had a wonderful evening at the 2022 AIA Birmingham Award ceremony and were thrilled to receive two awards. Williams Blackstock Architects was bestowed with a design award for the Children’s of Alabama Lee Building and Parking Garage which was recognized with a Citation Award and Telegraph Creative which was recognized with a Merit Award.
Telegraph Creative
Merit Award
The design for the new Telegraph office creates an ultra-contemporary studio achieved in a rustic, industrial setting. 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. Rustic reclaimed wood wraps around the mezzanine and the raw concrete floors were kept, sealed and polished to give new life. The vision was to create an informal work environment where employees could work and relax in the same space.
Children’s of Alabama Lee Building
Citation Award
The new Lee Building and 4th Avenue Parking Deck redefine the northern edge of the Children’s of Alabama campus creating an energetic new face along the Southside Birmingham skyline. Conceived as a central administrative facility to support and serve those who care for our children, this new office building would bear a homecoming of various departments spread isolated throughout the metropolitan region. Connectivity to, from and within the campus is the driving design concept ensuring staff feel engaged and physically connected to the hospital and its mission.