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Do you have any upholstery needs?

As we prepare for Spring and into the summer, Furnishings and Design would like to assist your department with any upcoming reupholstery needs.  Perhaps you have a space that is looking a little dated or you have furniture where the fabric is worn.  One of our talented interior designers can assist you with a selection…


Exciting December Building Completions

As the semester is coming to a close, we are very excited the Math and Science Education Building Renovation and Capstone College of Nursing Addition will be completed in December. The Capstone College of Nursing Addition involves a three-story addition to the west side of the building and provides new lab spaces, a large multipurpose…


Year End Reminders

As this fiscal year is coming to a close, we want to give guidance with the new procedures for the procurement of furniture.  As directed by Mr. Matthew Fajack and Dr. Kevin Whitaker, non-essential and discretionary spending is suspended until further notice. Please refer to Purchase or Payment Request Approval Forms Submittal Guidance for additional information. Design Request…


Furniture Installations

Designers have begun to contact departments to schedule furniture installations and you might be next! While wearing masks and practicing social distancing; designers will coordinate the install and verify the product is installed with no damages. If there is a damage, we will report it to the vendor and coordinate the replacement delivery. If you…


How do I start a Furniture or Upholstery Order?

If you or someone in your area is interested in starting a furniture or upholstery project a Design Request Form will need to be filled out. This form can be accessed on our website at the following link – Furnishings and Design Website.  Once there, click on the Design Request Form link in the lower…


Furniture Installations

Please be advised that all furniture installations are being delayed until normal business operations resume. If there are extenuating circumstances and the installation is critical, please reach out to your project designer or Susanna Johnson, sjohnson@fa.ua.edu to discuss options. Once normal business operations resume, the project designer will be in contact to schedule the new…


COVID-19 Furnishings and Design Information and Best Practices

Furnishings and Design Projects The Furnishings and Design staff are available to continue working on existing projects as well as beginning new ones. For existing projects please email your designer with questions, For assistance with new projects, please fill out our DRF Form. If you have any problems, please email Susanna Johnson at sjohnson@ua.edu. Until…


Major Projects Starting in 2020

The University of Alabama has two major projects set to begin construction this Spring. The first being the new Tutwiler Residence Hall, set to open in the Fall of 2022. The building will remain an all-female dorm at this time and will be much shorter than the current tower that comes in at 14 floors.…


Project Completions in Early 2020

The renovation of Rhoads Softball Stadium is expected to be completed by the end of January, including all construction and furniture installation. The work began in Fall 2019 to provide updates to the clubhouse for players, the press box, and the ticketing booth. There will also be a new umpire lounge and concession stand, along…


When purchasing furniture through our department, whether it is a task chair, guest chairs, or a desk, your furniture comes with a manufacturer warranty. This warranty covers nearly anything you could encounter with your furniture for a specified duration of time. While these timeframes vary based on manufacturer and the type of furniture, the typical…


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