Office of Design Recognized with a 2024 Excellence in Rehabilitation Award →

Office of Design was recently recognized with a 2024 Excellence in Rehabilitation Award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation for our work on the Sycamore Chapel and Sycamore Office Building located in Decatur, Georgia.

“The Chapel transformed into a versatile event space, preserving original features like plaster, wood floors and stonework. Meanwhile, the Children’s Building was converted to office space, retaining its original layout and mid-century aesthetics. Showcasing proactive stewardship and vision, this project serves as a model for private, nonprofit and community collaboration.”

— The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

DDRC gives stamp of approval to downtown hotel design →

Last week, Office of Design celebrated the groundbreaking of a new AC Hotels going up in Auburn, AL. It will be a six-story hotel complete with a top-floor restaurant, a lounge, and other amenities.

“With the DDRC’s approval of the building design, the developer, RAM Hotels, will continue with the development review team process. After the DRT has finished its review, the project will move forward, according to Mark Robbins of RAM Hotels, who added that the construction process could begin in two to three months or just after the first of the year, at the latest, and would take 18 to 24 months to complete. ”

— Brian Woodham of The Auburn Villager

Tire South Atlanta Receives 2024 AIA Georgia Merit Award

Office of Design is proud to announce that Tire South Atlanta has received a 2024 AIA Georgia Merit Award. The 52nd Annual AIA Georgia Design & Honor Awards celebration was held on April 13th at the rooftop of Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia. The project was awarded in the “Renovation/Restoration/Adaptive-Reuse Under $1M” category and was one of a small number of finalists selected from over 140 total project entries.

Tire South Atlanta is the renovation and expansion of a vacant automotive repair shop on a constrained site, emphasizing efficiency and branding consistency with the client’s other locations while also maximizing visibility from the adjacent highway. From the jury:

“This is a very difficult typology to make interesting and architecturally relevant. This project succeeds in doing that.”

— 2024 Design Jury

Barn Lights & Craft Beer Create Perfect Pairing in Atlanta Brewery

Office of Design loved having the opportunity to design a brewpub in the heart of Atlanta’s Edgewood neighborhood. Barn Light Electric Company featured the design in their latest blog post!

“The full-scale, gut remodel meant transforming a former automotive garage into a fun and inviting place where patrons enjoy coffee in the morning and craft beer in the afternoon and evening. Working with tall ceilings and exposed piping, block, and ductwork, Morgan looked for lighting that could add warmth to the space. Her online search took her to Barn Light Electric.”

— Barn Light Electric Company

RCIE Contractor, FS360 LLC, Receives AGC Build Award

Photography by others

Office of Design was honored to be the architect and designer for the Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. To complete this exciting project, we worked closely with the owners, H.J. Russell & Company, and with the general contractor, FS360 LLC. FS360 was recently and deservedly awarded with the AGC GA Build Award.

“The Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) has awarded FS 360 its Build Georgia Award for the Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) Renovation project completed last year. RCIE’s mission “to be the largest center in the country, driven by community impact, devoted to empowering African American entrepreneurs and small business owners” provided added inspiration for our team.”

— FS360, LLC

Renderings: Abandoned building’s redo in heart of Kirkwood eyes summer debut →

Office of Design is excited to share updated renderings of Kirkwood’s latest new business! Evergreen Butcher + Baker will not only offer delicious treats, but will also offer the opportunity to learn how to make them at home. We are looking forward to seeing this project coming to life!

“Plans call for mixed-use on a small scale that includes an “old world” neighborhood bakery and butcher—and architecture that embraces what’s old, rather than removing it.”

— Josh Green, Curbed Atlanta

Could downtown’s Forty-One Marietta tower be converted to apartments? →

Office of Design is excited to be designing the conversion of a mid-rise office block into an amenity rich apartment complex in downtown Atlanta. The building, currently abandoned, will be modernized and converted into efficient apartment units, some with truly spectacular city views.

“...renderings of the renovation plans shared by architecture firm Office of Design show that Charlotte-based FCA Partners would lead the development, converting the circa-1976 office building into a 131-unit apartment tower.”

— Sean Keenan, Curbed Atlanta

Office of Design Celebrates Recognition for Another Award-winning Design →

Office of Design was honored on November 15, 2018 with the recognition of AIA Atlanta jurors at the annual Residential Design Awards. At a ceremony where all forms of residential design were celebrated: Mixed Use/Multi-family design; Single Family Nontraditional design; Single Family Traditional design; and Renovation/adaptive reuse design; Office of Design was one of 2 firms to receive an acclaimed Design Excellence Honor Award for it’s project: The Lakeshore House. The office is delighted to receive this honor. Here are some things the jurors had to say:

“This project captured the best an architect can do: bring out the specific beauty of a place in an empathetic and responsible manner.”

”This house is a delight. It is amazingly efficient. The exterior image shows a simple and beautifully proportioned hut, and the interior is playful and compact. The site and program were a challenge. The architect rose to the occasion.”

— AIA Atlanta Jury

Fresh renderings released for townhomes at long languishing Memorial Drive site →

Designed by Office of Design, these Memorial Townhomes are in the press! Long anticipated, these are out of the ground and moving fast, creating signs of life at a long dilapidated site. Check out the article by Curbed for more details!

“Each townhome is expected to flaunt a rooftop terrace, three bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths within roughly 2,100 square feet.”

— Curbed, Sean Keenan

A VIEW FROM THE TOP: RELAX AND UNWIND IN THE BUSTLING CITY OF ATLANTA →

Office of Design project, Reynolds Square, is on the market and selling like hot-cakes! With every home in phase 1 nearly sold out, the combination of accommodations, affordability, and location make this a project we are thrilled to have designed. Office of Design designed this project and another currently under construction, The Chelsea Westside (also mentioned in this article), for Icon Development. 

“As the urban landscape continues to expand, backyards are becoming smaller to non-existent. Of course, most homeowners are perfectly happy to trade weekend yard work for a great view. Icon Residential has gone above and beyond (literally) to bring their homeowners a spacious, private rooftop overlooking the exquisite views of historic Atlanta. Having the option to take advantage of a fantastic view from a high vantage point is the ticket to a quiet, soothing relaxation area – even in the bustling city!”

— Staff Reports, Know Atlanta

"View-rific" Town homes Break Ground! →

Renderings courtesy of Monte Hewett Homes

Office of Design is excited to see the start of another one of it's town home projects, 'Plateau West', break ground near Atlantic Station. These Loring Heights town homes will boast gorgeous views of downtown Atlanta and sleek, modern design moves. Stay tuned to see how these beauties progress! 

“The project is one of at least three townhome ventures brewing within a few blocks, per the grapevine, but Monte Hewett’s director of marketing, Dina Gundersen, says Plateau West’s “unique, sleek, and modern [design] sets it apart” from other semidetached communities in the area.

“The rooftop decks are fantastic gathering spaces with arbors, outdoor grills, and fireplaces, and have great views of downtown,” Gundersen wrote in an email to Curbed Atlanta. “Each townhome has multiple decks, and one plan design has dual master suites.””

— Josh Green, Curbed

Another Award for the Samuel Elbert Hotel & Conference Center!

Office of Design was proud to receive another award for the Samuel Elbert Hotel & Conference Center. On Saturday, April 14th, 2018, Office of Design was given the Merit Award by the American Institute of Architects, Georgia. If you haven't looked into this awesome project, you should definitely check it out now! 

USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice 2018: From the Earth Brewing Co. →

Office of Design is excited to hear that From the Earth Brewing Co. got voted as the 3rd Best Brewpub in the country! 

“A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Ruth Berman (Bon Beer Voyage), Julia Herz (CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Course), Gary Monterosso (What’s On Tap), Jack Muldowney (The Hop Review) and Ale Sharpton were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of the North American beer scene.”

— USA Today

Atlanta Business Chronicle: H.J Russell & Co. pick president and CEO of the Russell Center →

Entrance to Center, Rendering & Design by Office of Design

Office of Design is excited to learn that the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship now has an official CEO. Our team is looking forward to working Mr. James "Jay" Bailey to get this intriguing project up and running. Learn more about the center by reading the Atlanta Business Chronicle's article, available online now. 

““Growing up in Atlanta, Herman Russell was one of my greatest heroes,” Bailey said. “I am honored to have this opportunity to build on his incredible legacy, paving the way for the next generation of doers, innovators and job creators.”

Bailey joins RCIE with more than a decade of leadership experience in the non-profit and economic empowerment space.”

— Maria Saporta, Atlanta Business Chronicle

Curbed Atlanta: Cabbagetown’s Memorial Drive condos are half-sold before construction starts →

Office of Design is excited to hear that the 764 Memorial condos are selling fast and prior to the start of construction. The location, modest cost, and conscientious design are all driving factors to the condominium's popularity. Take a look at what folks are saying about this project!

“A unique Memorial Drive condo offering at the edge of Cabbagetown could soon move toward construction, as half of the units have been claimed.

The project, 764 Memorial, is proposed for a long-scraggly site across the street from under-construction Atlanta Dairies. Now, the project’s website reports that 50 percent of the building has been sold.”

— Michael Kahn, Curbed Atlanta

The Samuel Elbert Hotel is now award-winning!

Office of Design, in partnership with Sims Patrick Studio, is excited to have been presented with an award honoring the best designed hospitality project for the state of Georgia in 2018. In a ceremony hosted by the International Interior Design Association - Georgia Chapter, Office of Design and Sims Patrick Studio received the highest honor for the Best of the Best: Play category for the Samuel Elbert Hotel and Conference Center.

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Curbed Atlanta: Eight Virginia-Highland townhomes to rise on Ponce, near Freedom Parkway →

Office of Design is excited to see progress on one of it's latest town home projects! The team can't wait to see this slice of modernism go up in one of Atlanta's most architecturally interesting neighborhoods. Check out The Milo project's feature in Curbed Atlanta for more information. 

“Plans call for two housing types at The Milo on Ponce, with two “urban villas” and six “sawtooth” townhomes. Both options feature three bedrooms and two-car garages. They will stand four stories tall, with rooftop patios and either three and a half, or two and a half, bathrooms.”

— Michael Kahn, Curbed Atlanta

First Look: From the Earth Brewing Co. →

Our latest restaurant project, From the Earth Brewing Co., is now open in Roswell! Details about the awesome food and beverage menu, and an interview with the owner, Tim Stevens, and have been featured in Atlanta Restaurant Scene in the AJC. 

“And while From the Earth certainly is a brewpub, it aims to elevate both the atmosphere and the menu well beyond beer and burgers...

...Stevens hired architecture firm Office of Design of Decatur to assist with the build-out, which transformed the large shopping center storefront to accommodate both a restaurant and a brewery.”

— Bob Townsend, The AJC

Office of Design's William Lentjes Named Portz Scholar →

Office of Design is beyond proud of its newest employee's recent accomplishment of being named a 2017 Portz Scholar for his senior thesis project titled “On Craft.” Congratulations, William! We are excited to have you on our team. 

“In “On Craft,” Lentjes promotes looking beyond “endless mechanized production and spiritless materialism” and viewing architecture “through the consciousness, awareness and perception of a subject.” He describes “craft” as a relationship between craftsman, tool and material.”

— Paul Floeckher, Kennesaw State University News

Curbed Atlanta: 764 Memorial →

The 764 Memorial project has unveiled floor plans and will feature one and two bedroom options with some units providing downtown skyline views. 

“Just east of Oakland Cemetery, construction is set to begin on Memorial Drive’s highly anticipated condo development (yes, singular), and more details are emerging about the 24 units expected to deliver next summer.”

— Michael Kahn, Curbed Atlanta