The six-story mixed-use building was designed to convey the prominence and permanence desired by the client. Precast stone provides visual weight and durability, while expansive glazing and a glass-and-metal panel curtain wall distinguish the building’s public and office components. The upper massing steps back beginning at the fifth floor, reducing its scale along the street […]
“I’ve had the privilege of working with ALW on two distinctly different projects. One, the Ignite Tallahassee lab at Innovation Park and another, a retail bank facility in Tallahassee. One was highly technical and complicated and the other may be the best looking and most functional banking office in the city! ALW did admirable work […]
The Downtown Development Assessment was completed in response to funding provided by the Florida Legislature for DMS to develop a plan for aging State-owned office buildings in downtown Tallahassee. ALW and Savills updated the findings of the 2017 Leon County Property Portfolio Study through an in-depth review of 10 office buildings and seven parking structures. […]
“At Envision, we measure success not only by the depth of our member services, but also through our investment in the community.” The project transformed a previously underused utilities site just steps from the Florida State Capitol into a prominent civic presence in the downtown landscape. The design team recognized the potential of the existing […]
The Conner Complex Master Plan gives FDACS a clear path to consolidate statewide operations, replace aging facilities, and transform its 110-acre property into a connected, efficient campus designed to support decades of growth. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) engaged ALW to lead two complementary planning efforts for the Conner Complex in […]
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“Our vision was to celebrate the character and history of the Ritz Theatre while creating a workplace that reflects Floridian Partners’ forward-thinking culture. By preserving the building’s historic fabric and introducing light-filled, collaborative spaces, we created an environment that honors the past while supporting the future.” Constructed in the early 1930s, the Ritz Theatre opened […]
Because the buildings were intended to support both short-term and longer-term departmental use, the project required a flexible design strategy. Temporary relocations were planned with efficiency and adaptability in mind, while spaces intended for longer occupancy received more comprehensive upgrades, including mechanical retrofits, telecommunications improvements, and new interior finishes. The renovation included Level 1 and […]
“ALW brought many, many cutting-edge ideas for infrastructure, architectural features, treatment of the façade, furniture, support for unusual technologies in our FabLab, all the way down to colors, coverings and wall graphics. The result is an amazing facility that positively impacts our campus culture. Students express a deep appreciation for the space, and the typical […]
“This inspirational environment was achieved not only through open space planning and the generous use of glazing to foster transparency, but also through story telling devices, such as expansive wall graphics that tell the inspiring story of Jim Moran, the building’s namesake.” The building brings together two key entities: The Jim Moran Institute on the […]
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“The original University Union building opened in 1952 when enrollment at FSU was less than 5,000 students! …When the new Student Union project is completed, it will be an amazing asset to our students and a hub for collaboration and engagement on campus. The new Union builds off holistic wellness initiatives undertaken by FSU in […]
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