This year’s Special Citation as the top renovation/modernization in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio entry goes to the Jim Moran Building. “Stunning external update! Innovative urban reuse infill building. Transparency between spaces reflects Moran’s philosophy of consideration, cooperation and communication.” – 2021 Jury. Look for our project to appear in the 2021 American School and University Magazine Architectural Portfolio issue later this fall. The third award received, this is is a tremendous achievement for our architectural and interior design team. Partners on this project included: Culpepper Construction; Bliss & Nyitray; H2 Engineering; MooreBass Consulting.

ALW is collaborating with Hungerford Design Group to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Governors Inn in downtown Tallahassee. Our construction partner for the project, Childers Construction, is well underway with the early demolition package. The 16,500 square foot project will include upgrades to all guest rooms, suites, meeting rooms, and lounge/pre-function areas, as well as the lobby and public spaces. A new lounge and patio are also being added to the front of the building facing Adams Street. While modernizations are taking place, the property will retain the historic charm that has made the hotel a favorite for capital city guests for the past three decades.

Together with the 2021 KCCI Community Catalyst group, Leon County government, local muralist Cosby Hayes, and participants from around the community, ALW helped kick off this year’s Placemaking Week on September 24th with the Brushstrokes for Books community mural painting event at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library. The mural is located along the 285-foot retaining wall at the Call Street entrance of the library. Drive by and have a look, if you haven't already done so! In addition to adding new public art to the community, the mural helps provide a brighter and more welcoming entrance for visitors.

A good read and photo tour of downtown Tallahassee's Ballard Building. While the project was finished in 2018, this article takes you inside to see the latest in this "sleek six-story building encased in glass" that's now fully furnished and occupied. "At every turn, the building is a showcase of quality, high-end art..."