Nestled among existing oak trees, the new Mountain Brook Municipal Complex occupies the same site as the original Mountain Brook City Hall built in 1967. Designed as the new home for the community’s city council, mayor’s office, city manager and fire and police departments, the 53,000-square-foot complex provides much needed additional space and facility upgrades – including a 60-space, underground parking deck – while complementing the character and design elements, such as red brick with limestone trim and Tudor-style details, of the community village where is sits. 

The City of Mountain Brook wanted to upgrade their aging City Hall and create a welcoming space to accommodate the city’s main functions, including the Fire and Police Headquarters, without losing the sense of charm found in their original setting. With this in mind, the new complex was built on the same site as the original City Hall building built in 1967. A four-sided design offers distinctive entrances for each of the departments contained within and allows each function to create their own identity. The interior design reinforces this concept with elements and finishes that reflect the differing departmental functions. City Hall features high ceilings and more formal wood and stone finishes, while the Police and Fire Departments required a more secure and functional design to support their essential operations.

The complex includes a city hall, police and fire administration and a fire station. This project included complete move management, interior design and furniture selection services.

2014 Institutional Merit Award – Alabama AIA
2014 Honor Award for Designing with Brick – Alabama AIA