Fresh Surroundings Alexander City’s new offices showcase the city
The City Hall atrium floods the building interior with natural light
The City of Alexander City is showcased in its central offices, which are housed in the renovated former corporate sales office for Russell Corporation, just off U.S. Route 280, the central feature of which is an atrium planted with tropical trees next to a waterfall and serenity pool. “I planted a banana tree on the bottom level and a pomegranate tree. We had to take some of the trees out originally, but we tried to retain as many as possible,” said Mayor Curtis “Woody” Baird, who also installed an herb garden overlooking the waterfall. The atrium includes tables and sitting areas where visitors, officials, citizens and employees can mingle or relax just outside of the city council chamber/courtroom 94
under a glass and steel roof that allows natural light to pour into the building. The openness of the atrium carries into the chambers and other offices at the municipal complex. “When we have work sessions, I like to be able to see each other and talk,” Baird said. “So the council chamber and courtroom can be set up any way we want. It also has a great sound system and lighting system,” Baird explained. The new municipal complex is jam-packed with beautiful and relaxing features that were part of the original Russell sales complex. But when Alexander City purchased the 85,000-square-foot building, the intention was to house all or most employees within
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