CAI Commercial Portfolio by Christopher Architecture & Interiors

Armour & Co. Building

Christopher Architecture and Interiors Commercial Portfolio

Christopher Architecture and Interiors 2601 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205 +1 (205) 413-8531 christopherai.com

Dear Future Collaborator,

Thank you for your interest in Christopher Architecture and Interiors. This portfolio has been carefully curated by our team of designers to provide you with insight into our services, design approach, design team, and a selection of our award-winning work. Christopher Architecture and Interiors is a full-service design firm with locations in Alabama, New York, and Los Angeles. Founded by president and principal architect, Chris Reebals, over 20 years ago the practice has grown from a single practitioner to a firm with over 30 full time employees and a portfolio of built work spanning across North America. We offer architectural and interior design services across both residential and commercial sectors. Our vision is to have a lasting impact on the built environment through inspirational and enduring design. Our approach to every project begins by listening to clients’ needs and aspirations. Through dialogue we can work with our clients to distil the essence of their project and craft unique design processes best suited to their goals and aspirations. Our mission is to inspire, create, nourish, and stimulate a broader appreciation for excellence in design. Our team brings together a diverse mix of nationally recognised design talent and international design expertise. We can offer the best of both worlds – accessibility to senior leadership and strategic expertise supported by an agile and responsive delivery team. Our promise is to engage our gifts and abilities with passion, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Christopher Architecture and Interiors has built a portfolio of work across a range of project typologies, complexities, and budgets. It is through this body of work we hope you will find evident our ability and commitment to design excellence.

Sincerely,

Chris Reebals President & Principal Architect, AIA, NCARB chris@christopherai.com (205) 623-4935

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Contents About Us

Our Team

Our Services

Project Index

Our Approach

Selected Projects

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Contact Information

Our Services Every project is as unique as your aspirations and the land for which it’s built. We offer customizable options based on the owner’s programmatic needs and requests. The list below offers insights in our service offering. We recommend getting in touch with one of designers to discuss how we can add value to your next venture.

Architectural Design Services

Interior Design Services

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Client Briefing Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops Site Analysis Regulatory Authority Coordination Master Planning and Feasibility Studies Architectural Programming High-end Photo-realistic Visualization Services (VR capabilities, Animations and Panoramas) Concept & Schematic Design Iterative Design Process Collaborative and Inclusive Client and Design Team Approach High Quality Design Presentations Construction Documentation Construction Administration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Scheduling Consultant Engagement, Management and Coordination Shop Drawing & Submittal Review Project Phasing Project Budget & Cost Analysis Permitting & Legal Coordination Professional Photography ( In-House or Out-Sourced)

Project Budget & Cost Analysis Project Scheduling Mood Boards Space Planning Design Presentations Design Drawings Finish Selection and Scheduling Consultant Coordination Furniture Selection, Specification, and Curation Custom Furniture Design and Manufacturing Art and Accessory Packages Room Matrix Interior Renderings Shop Drawing & Submittal Review Purchase Order Review Installation of Furniture and Accessories Photography Coordination and Styling Professional Photography ( In-House or Out-Sourced)

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Our Approach Client Inspired Design Focused Quality Driven

Christopher Architecture and Interiors approach to design emerged over 30 years ago and has been carefully refined since. Our process begins by acknowledging every project is unique and the design process needs to begin with listening to our client’s needs and aspirations. Following this distillation process, our experience has taught us that the best outcomes are achieved when our talented designers carefully craft a unique design process to meet our client’s goals and objective

Design Excellence

Releasing Value Through Design

People First

Our team has been nationally recognized for excellence in design and we firmly believe every project offers unique opportunities to create exceptional design outcomes. Our team is diligent, attentive, and places emphasis on high-quality design.

Commercial value is often evaluated by projects’ allocated budget and not by how a project might unlock latent potential. At Christopher Architecture and Interiors our approach is to uncover value a project may yield whilst also delivering a product that is on budget and on time.

We believe the most authentic design outcomes emerge from developing strong relationships with our client and design team. Through developing an in-depth understanding of the proposed user group’s needs and aspirations we can develop environments which are responsive to demands, and as a result improve productivity and staff wellbeing.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Harnessing Technology

Rapid Prototyping

Projects succeed when user groups, client leadership, and design teams can effectively come together to exchange challenges for considered solutions. We pride ourselves on being considerate facilitators who seek to find the best outcome for all involved.

Technology has rapidly evolved in recent years and so have our skills. Our approach has been to utilize technology to eliminate mundane tasks which enable our designers to focus on design. Technology affords us the opportunity to collect information from clients to inform design such as digital surveying. Our team is equipped to produce high-quality visualizations and simulations using virtual reality.

We believe every idea with merit should be explored and evaluated. Our team is well positioned to rapidly execute design studies diligently. This ensures every idea is scrutinized to the same degree allowing the best option to rise to the top.

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Our Team

Chris Reebals President & Principal Architect, AIA, NCARB

Joanna Goodman Vice President & Director of Interiors, ASID, LEED A.P

Chris Reebals is a registered architect and member of the National Council of Architecture Registration Board, Design Leadership Council, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, and the American Institute of Architects where he serves on the board of directors for Alabama’s chapter. With more than 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial design he is a nationally recognized, awardwinning architect; recently a top three finalist for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 ADAC’s “Southeastern Architect of the Year” and recipient of multiple AIA design and national HGTV awards.

Joanna is an interior designer with over 20 years of experience and extensive background in both commercial and residential design. She is responsible for numerous award-winning projects, ranging from custom residential estates to contemporary commercial office buildings, Joanna has developed a reputation for her spirit of creativity, attention to detail, and passion for capturing her clients’ vision in their projects.

Today, Christopher AI is a nationally recognized, multidiscipline firm with offices in Birmingham, New York City and Los Angeles. Serving clients with a collaborative methodology and under Chris’s leadership, Christopher AI has become one of the premier luxury design firms in the nation with features in local, regional, and national publications.

As Director of Interior Design, she leads the design process for all interior projects. Joanna’s leadership has resulted in CAI being named a finalist in HGTV’s 2018 Faces of Design competition and winning this esteemed award in 2017. She has been published in Southern Home, Southern Lady, Ocean Home, Elle Décor and Birmingham Magazine, as well as a featured speaker at the 2018 Architectural Digest Design Show in New York.

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Nathaniel Bartlett Architectural Project Manager

Carleone Posala Architectural Project Manager

Emily Hurt Interior Designer, RID, NCIDQ, IIDA

Milton Bian Project Designer, Visual Designer Photographer, LEED A.P.

Mason Cunningham Architectural Project Manager

Corey Flowers Office Manager (Contract)

Lucy Jane Ragsdale Marketing Specialist

Caroline Thomas Director of Special Projects

Mack Braden Architect, AIA

Ria Niell Architect, AIA, NCARB

Chelsea Braden Architectural Project Manager

Emily Lopez Project Designer

Ruth Marcotte Project Designer

Leigh Ann Harris Sr. Interior Designer, ASID, NCIDQ

Whitney Tingle Interior Designer, RID, ASID, NCIDQ

Madi Gurley Junior Designer, ASID

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Project Index Commercial Architecture & Interiors

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Armour & Co. Building Auburn University President’s Mansion Behavioral One BIG Communications Birmingham Country Club Renovations CAI Office Highland Park & Homewood Caliber Chickadee Domestique Harry & Sons Idelwild Flats In the Making Jefferson Title Kuhn Event Center

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Linden Mixed Use Development Lofts on 15th Macedonia North Baptist Church Maplesville Methodist Church Martin’s BBQ MCA Holdings MDM Design Studio Patchwork Hotel Sevatec Swell Smart Skin Worx Headquaters Worx Columbiana White Dresses Birmingham

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Residential Architecture & Interiors

Bonita Drive Caldwell Mill Road Canterbury Road Cross Ridge Road Dexter Avenue Kings Mountain Ridge Lucerne Boulevard Magnolia Ridge Mountain Brook Parkway Mountain Park Drive Old Brook Trail Old Looney Mill Overhill Road Pine Crest Drive

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Ridgeview Drive West Riviera Road Sheffield Lane Sunset Drive Dallas, TX Lake Logan Martin Lake Tuscaloosa Lexington, KY Nashville, TN Orange Beach, AL Pittsburgh, PA Smith Lake, AL Studio City, CA Tuxedo Park, NY

Selected Projects

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Auburn University President’s Home Project: Auburn University Conservatory Client Name: Auburn University Location: Auburn, AL Completion: 2018

Project Description In 2018, the Auburn University President’s Home endured a total renovation to the exterior and interior of the 4,000-square-foot building. The exterior of the building was updated and remodeled to all new brick, roofing, and windows. During the project, the interiors of the home were removed down to the framing for the CAI team to rejuvenate the historical building. All while paying homage to the original home that was built in 1938. On top of renovating the existing building, the CAI team added two wings on opposite ends of the building, one private wing for the president and their family, and one event space. The private wing includes a family room, master bedroom suite and two additional bedroom suites on the upper floor. The event space is a large glass roofed venue that connects to the existing pavilion on-site.

Size: 4,000 sq ft Category: Luxury Event Space

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Alta Luxury Hotel and Condominiums Project: Alta Client Name: Premium Property Trust Location: Vestavia Hills, AL Completion: Ongoing Size: 124,194 sf

Project Description In Vestavia Hills, Alabama, the new structure, Alta, is near a major regional hospital and the largest highway intersections in Alabama. This premiere project proposes to feature 37 luxury condominiums, a 125-unit hotel, and 15,000 square feet of retail space. The unique design incorporates both modern and traditional elements and will have a distinct residential character not typically seen in local hotels. The concept is a modern classic design that balances both contemporary and traditional design. The development includes a luxury pool, ballrooms, and courtyard. Both the condominiums and hotel share the same amenities, including a community membership to LifeTime Fitness with a sidewalk directly accessing the gym, a spa, golf simulator room, rooftop bar, rooftop event terrace, pop up retail shop, yoga lawn, private pool cabanas, cafe, upscale restaurant, and presidential and executive suites. The organic form of the hotel is one of the main design elements of the mixed-use luxury space.

Category: Mixed Use Development

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Linden Avenue Design Gallery Project: Christopher Collection Client Name: Christopher Collection Location: Homewood, AL Completion: 2021 Size: 12,000 sq ft

Project Description This cluster of newly renovated and redeveloped commercial buildings are located in a prime real estate area in downtown Homewood, Alabama, just one block from Main Street. Designed to maximize visibility and access from both the front and rear of the buildings and to strengthen a physical connection to Homewood’s Main Street, entrances are placed on both front and rear, and a small walkway or “street” between the buildings provides a visual connection from either entry. The 12,000 square foot property was developed into retail space, with two smaller adjacent buildings, one currently a golf shop and another smaller building to the rear provide visually unique areas for different tenants or functions. Using a juxtaposition of modern and classical architecture, this unique transitional development has garnered both regional and national acclaim.

Category: Luxury Gallery

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Caliber High End Sporting Retail Project: Caliber Client Name: Caliber Location: Homewood, AL Completion: 2019 Size: 4,200 sq ft

Project Description CAI was engaged by both the developer and City of Homewood to re-imagine the 19th Century Depot. CAI’s commercial approach reflects the aesthetic of their residential work in utilizing natural materials, while elevating simplistic and sophisticated design. The interior was designed to mimic a hunting lodge through warm knotty oak floors and ceilings, custom iron light fixtures, and a central double sided fireplace. The fireplace offers both focal interest and a sense of comfort. The displays are uniform throughout as they are each custom mill-work pieces that integrate lighting to showcase Caliber’s luxury sporting goods. The success of this award-winning project is attributed to their imaginative approach that not only addresses the building but embraces the parking and city traffic challenges.

Category: Upscale Sporting Goods

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New York Renaissance Group

Bespoke Condominiums Project: Buono Client Name: New York Renaissance Group Location: Dominican Republic Completion: Ongoing Size: 192,840 sf

Project Description A design concept that brings a new level of luxury condominiums in the local area of the Dominican Republic. The metrics include 64 condo units, with 6 different types of units ranging from 1,600 square foot to 2,500 square foot. The entire project spans to about 192,840 square feet. The concept for this development involves the mix of tightly-knit residences situation around multiple courtyard spaces, completely encompassed by a privacy wall, to create a private community. Boardwalks are placed all throughout the development allowing easy beach access. Inspired by famous coastal architecture such as Alys Beach, FL, Mediterranean cities, and traditional-American, residential design, the building architecture of this concept creates a unique but familiar setting for the new residents along the beach-side development.

Category: Luxury Accommodation

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Highland Ave Design Studio Project: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Client Name: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Location: Highland Park, AL Completion: 2019 Size: 11,635 sf

Project Description Previously a municipal health care facility, this mid-century modern style building was completely renovated. By changing small, dark, enclosed spaces into open work areas filled with natural light, and adding both outdoor casual work and leisure zones, the building has been completely transformed into a new luxury office space. The amphitheater was created by excavating existing terrain to the retaining wall and replacing it with an expansive glass wall and large custom pivot doors. This new area floods the lower level with natural light and provides access from the lower level to a unique private area for employees and their pets. The building interior was gutted and redesigned with large open areas that maximize natural light and contribute to the studio environment for its primary use as an architecture firm.

Category: Luxury Office Space

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The Highlands The Future of Senior Living Project: The Highlands Client Name: Premium Property Trust Location: Calera, AL Completion: Ongoing

Project Description A design concept for luxury accommodations for a select 55 and over community nestled in a 790-acre oasis. With a private gate and bridge leading to The Highlands, the development is surrounded by trees, trails, and rivers allowing its patrons to become one with nature, only minutes from Birmingham. The building is a combination of classic and modern architecture. The traditional composition provides a residential atmosphere while the juxtaposition of sleek glass, horizontal windows, crisp lines, methodical use of space and bold abstract forms adds a modern twist to the development. Luxury amenities include movie rooms, beauty salon, gaming rooms, private dining, indoor and outdoor gardening, recreation facilities, library, and spa services.

Size: 207,500 sf Category: Senior Living

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Birmingham 2601 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35205 (205) 413.8531

New York (646) 681.4627

Los Angeles (310) 734.4218

Chris Reebals chris@christopherai.com (205) 413.8431

Nathaniel Bartlett nathaniel@christopherai.com (205) 413.8531

Carleone Posala carleone@christopherai.com (205) 413.8531

Emily Hurt emilyh@christopherai.com (205) 413.8531

Mason Cunningham mason@christopherai.com (205) 413.8531

Milton Bian milton@christopherai.com (205) 413.8531

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