The University of Alabama was recently represented at the Association of University Interior Designers (AUID) Annual Conference for the first time in several years. The goal of the conference is to bring together professional interior designers from colleges across the United States. These individuals design high-use spaces that must meet the needs of students, staff,…
In an effort to make more efficient use of time and resources, we have converted our Design Request Form (DRF) to a fully electronic form. Printing, signing, scanning, emailing, faxing, and mailing are all things of the past when it comes to the DRF. Now you can fill the form out electronically and a copy…
When Michael Hand was given the task of creating a design for the interior spaces in the newly opened North Lawn Hall, he knew that he needed an eye-catching divider screen to define the tech lounge space but leave it open enough so students could see what was going on. He wanted it to be…
With the end of fiscal year 2016 quickly approaching, we want to ensure all design projects are handled in a timely manner so that funds are used properly. Please note that furniture does not have to be received by September 30, 2016 in order to use current year funds. Your department needs only to obtain…
After many years of planning and work, Bryant Retail Center opened to the public on July 22. Interior designer Mary Kathryn Holt was assigned to the project and did an outstanding job designing this state of the art retail space. The newly constructed building is home to a branch of the SupeStore as well as…
This past month, three of our designers as well as our Manager of Interior Design traveled to Chicago to take part in NeoCon 2016, the premier commercial interior design conference. This conference allows our designers to see the newest commercial interiors products and trends so they can gain inspiration for upcoming projects. Our staff came…
For the Furnishings and Design department, budget information is essential to providing our clients with the highest quality of service. Furniture projects, upholstery projects, and Chair Lab appointments all benefit from having client-provided budget information. When a client has a figure in mind, the designer knows which furniture or fabric manufacturers to choose from to…
Why can’t I just go to an office supply store and purchase a new chair for my office? They’re so much cheaper! This is the most frequently asked question we hear regarding the chair lab. As part of Procurement Services, our department is certainly mindful of how the University’s money is spent. But to do that,…
We’re sure you’ve heard of the line, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Recently, one of our designers and upholsterers had the opportunity to bring to life that famous cliché. A discarded executive-style chair was found in surplus and given new life for a client who greatly desired a beautiful new chair. Designer Leah Shepherd found…
Jessica Owens of Furnishings and Design has been hard at work, completing the renovation of Houser Hall. Originally built in 1949, Houser Hall is the former home of the College of Engineering’s Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. The building now houses the Office of Disability Services, Testing Services, and the Office of…
