Today, enormous, state-of-the-art arenas and stadiums are constructed across the world to host these events. We are currently seeing a resurgence of stadium and arena renovations right here in Birmingham — innovative features on these structures are becoming crucial, as the competition for hosting rights increases each year. Now the question becomes: If these structures are built, will these regional and national events (along with their spectators) come? Let’s look at a brief history of these structures, as well as where they’re headed to find the answer.
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Buffet to Benefactor: Transforming a Piccadilly to Goodwill
One of the best parts about our work is experiencing a complete building transformation, from the inside out. The incredible news for us about the urban cities of Alabama is that there are so many older buildings with the potential to be repurposed into something for the community to enjoy. That’s exactly what we found at 2601 East Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Digital rendering by Adams Design Associates
The Value of Repurposing a Space: From Pharmacy to Hamburgers
In a culture of new, shiny, and next big thing, re-purposing a space may seem less than glamorous. For Adams Design Associates, it’s an exciting chance to use existing infrastructure and recreate an entirely new space with a brand new purpose. Looking around the buzzing city of Birmingham, it feels like the city is in a period of growth. Yet, it seems like every block, there are deteriorating, abandoned buildings. The architects at Adams Design Associates have a keen interest in restoring spaces like this for new use.
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