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Aho Designing Two New Steak 'n Shake Restaurants

Aho Architects, LLC and InSite Engineering, LLC are designing two new Steak 'n Shake restaurant locations in Hoover, AL for the local franchisee.

New Steak 'n Shake Location  |  Rendering from Northwest

New Steak 'n Shake Location  |  Rendering from Northwest

More information about the projects can be found in this post from the Birmingham News and its website al.com:  http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/two_steak_n_shakes_slated_to_o.html 

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categories: Commercial, Exterior, Interior, New Construction, Renovation
Thursday 08.29.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

RUMC Student Center Photos

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Here are some new photographs of the New Student Worship Center at Riverchase United Methodist Church. 

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tags: Riverchase United Methodist Church
categories: Exterior, Interior, New Construction, Religious
Friday 08.16.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

NWSCC Hires Aho for New Cosmetology Building, Receives State Approval

Aho Architects is proud to now serve Northwest-Shoals Community College, having been selected to design their new Cosmetology Building on the Shoals Campus.  The College received State Board of Education approval on 6/27/2013.  We're looking forward to getting started!

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You can read more about the program in this article from the Times Daily. 

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tags: Northwest-Shoals Community College
categories: Community College, Education, Exterior, New Construction
Friday 06.28.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

Work on the Boards: Multifamily Housing

​What we're working on...

Recently, we prepared these sketches and a conceptual design for a proposed multifamily housing development in the Greater Birmingham area.​

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tags: Multifamily
categories: New Construction, Housing, Exterior
Tuesday 04.30.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

Campus Signage (Wallace State Community College)

Aho Architects designed a campus signage and way-finding program for Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama.  The $425,000 signage program included a variety of sign types around the campus to assist in way-finding, building identification, and communication.  The project centerpiece was a large electronic readerboard sign pylon located along Highway 31 at the front of the campus.

​Building Monument Sign​  |  Wallace State Community College

​Building Monument Sign​  |  Wallace State Community College

The project included ​57 signs throughout the campus of the following types:  electronic readerboard pylon, building monument, pole-mounted "flag", building letters/dimensional characters, large and small directionals.

​Electronic Readerboard Pylon Sign

​Electronic Readerboard Pylon Sign

Key features of the electronic readerboard pylon sign:​

  • ​Text, Photo, Animation, Live Video capabilities
  • Height:  30'
  • Electronic display:  24' x 10' ​, 16mm resolution (3670 pixels/square meter)
  • 4.72 sextillion colors
  • 60 frames per second video
​A portion of the campus with signs highlighted

​A portion of the campus with signs highlighted

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tags: Wallace State Community College
categories: Community College, Education, Exterior, New Construction
Friday 03.15.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

New Missions Building | Riverchase United Methodist Church

Here are some new photographs of the recently opened Missions Building at Riverchase United Methodist Church.  Aho Architects designed this 5,000 s.f. facility which is the new home of the church's Hispanic Ministry offices, missions activities, and the scouting program.​

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The following programs are included:​

  • Reception Space
  • Hispanic Congregation Staff Offices
  • Computer Lab / ESL Program
  • Classroom
  • Clothing Boutique
  • Music Rehearsal Space
  • Storage, Restrooms for Outdoor Recreation
  • Conference with Small Kitchen
  • Large Storage for Boy Scout Troop 367

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tags: Riverchase United Methodist Church
categories: Exterior, New Construction, Religious
Saturday 03.09.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

TOP Trails Environmental Center Nears Completion

The City of Talladega's TOP Trails Environmental Center ​located at Brecon Springs is almost complete.  We conducted our final inspection yesterday, and the Owner plans to start moving-in next week.

​Front Porch  |  TOP Trails Environmental Center

​Front Porch  |  TOP Trails Environmental Center

The facility is the welcome center for Talladega's TOP Trails outdoor recreation center and includes management offices, reception/check-in for the park and campground, an environmental education center, and public rest room and shower facilities.  The building was designed by Aho Architects, in conjunction with InSite Engineering, which is designing the overall development.​

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Talladega's newspaper, The Daily Home, ran a story about the center which is available here:  http://www.dailyhome.com/view/full_story/21913612/article-Work-is-complete-on-TOP-Trails-Environmental-Center?instance=home_news_bullet​

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tags: City of Talladega
categories: Government, Education, New Construction, Recreation
Friday 03.08.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

Construction Progress on "I Love Sushi" Restaurant

Construction is well underway for the new location of "I Love Sushi" in Huntsville/Madison, AL.​

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You can learn more about this project on our website here.​

tags: Under Construction
categories: Commercial, Exterior, Interior, New Construction
Friday 03.08.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

Riverchase UMC "Upper Room" Worship Space

Here are some images of the new "Upper Room" worship space, primarily used by Riverchase United Methodist Church's Hispanic congregation.​  The highly-flexible worship and multipurpose space can accommodate up to 900 people and is located on the second floor of the new Elementary Education Building.

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​More information about this and the other buildings Aho Architects designed under this project is available on our website here.

tags: Riverchase United Methodist Church
categories: Exterior, Interior, New Construction, Religious
Wednesday 03.06.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 

Gadsden State Holds Open House for 2 Aho Projects

Yesterday, Gadsden State Community College held open houses at two projects designed by Aho Architects:  The New Automotive Services Technology Building, and the Bevill Center Renovation.  In addition to the open houses, the College held a parade between the two projects and dedicated a new campus gateway road and intersection project.  (Please click the preceding links for photos and more info. about each project.)


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New Automotive Services Technology Building  |  Gadsden State Community College, East Broad Street Campus, Gadsden, AL

New Automotive Services Technology Building  |  Gadsden State Community College, East Broad Street Campus, Gadsden, AL


Bevill Center Renovation  |  Gadsden State Community College, East Broad Street Campus, Gadsden, AL

Bevill Center Renovation  |  Gadsden State Community College, East Broad Street Campus, Gadsden, AL


GSCC President Dr. Raymond Staats addresses the crowd, while Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton looks on

GSCC President Dr. Raymond Staats addresses the crowd, while Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton looks on

Mary Scott Hunter, State Board of Education Member (District 8), spoke about pride of place, showing your history and what you're about

Mary Scott Hunter, State Board of Education Member (District 8), spoke about pride of place, showing your history and what you're about

Dr. Mark Heinrich, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, addresses the crowd

Dr. Mark Heinrich, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, addresses the crowd


Additional media coverage can be found on al.com and in the Gadsden Times

tags: Gadsden State Community College
categories: Community College, Education, New Construction, Renovation
Tuesday 02.12.13
Posted by Tim Aho
 
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