Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Montgomery, AL
PWBA Architects has been delivering innovative architectural solutions since 1940, combining decades of experience with sustainable design principles. Our firm specializes in creating functional spaces tailored to clients' unique needs across corporate, academic, industrial, and civic sectors. With offices in Montgomery and Hoover, Alabama, we offer comprehensive services including architectural design, interior design, and construction administration. Our team of 14 professionals includes LEED Accredited Professionals and certified construction specifiers committed to quality assurance. We maintain long-term relationships with prominent clients like AT&T Corporation and the State of Alabama through consistent budget adherence and design excellence.Our expertise extends to mission-critical telecommunications projects and historic preservation. As a corporate member of the U.S. Green Building Council, we prioritize energy-efficient solutions. Three principals with over 25 years of experience each lead our operations, ensuring continuity since our founding as Clyde C. Pearson's practice. Our portfolio demonstrates 80 years of adaptability to evolving architectural standards while maintaining timeless design principles.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Construction Administration
LEED Design
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer 80 years of architectural experience with LEED-certified professionals
- Our team includes Construction Specifications Institute certified experts
- We maintain long-term relationships with major regional clients
- We combine historic preservation expertise with modern sustainable design
- Our principals have led the firm for over 25 years each
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality. We specialize in corporate headquarters, educational facilities, and industrial projects across the Southeast. Our LEED-certified team integrates sustainable solutions while maintaining strict budget parameters for both public and private sector clients.
Interior Design
We provide comprehensive interior design solutions for corporate, educational, and religious spaces. Our NCIDQ-certified designers focus on optimizing functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Services include material selection, furniture specification, and ADA-compliant layouts for new constructions and renovation projects.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration ensures project success from design through completion. We provide contract document preparation, bidding assistance, and on-site observation to verify compliance with design intent. Our CSI-certified team manages quality control and coordinates with contractors for institutional and industrial projects.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for campuses, commercial developments, and municipal projects. Our approach considers long-term growth, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Services include site analysis, zoning compliance, and phased implementation strategies for educational institutions and government agencies.
LEED Design
Our LEED Accredited Professionals integrate energy-efficient solutions into every project phase. We help clients achieve green building certifications through sustainable material selection, energy modeling, and water conservation strategies. Services include LEED documentation support and life-cycle cost analysis for commercial and institutional buildings.
People
Alex W. Alkire
President
AIA-certified architect with over 25 years leading PWBA's operations. Specializes in institutional and industrial projects, holding multiple certifications including LEED AP and CSI Certified Construction Specifier.
Edward M. Brummal
Vice President
Chief designer with expertise in educational and defense projects. Certified by AIA and CSI, with extensive experience managing federal Department of Defense contracts across the Southeastern United States.
Johnny L. Latham
Vice President
Birmingham office manager specializing in high-tech operations and government facilities. LEED Accredited Professional with 25+ years of experience in corporate, medical, and university projects across Alabama.
Anne J. Nieman
Registered Interior Designer
NCIDQ-certified interior designer focusing on corporate and educational spaces. Active in historic preservation organizations, with expertise in sustainable interior solutions for diverse project types.
Questions
What architectural services does PWBA offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including design, interior design, master planning, construction administration, and LEED-certified sustainable design for commercial, educational, and industrial clients.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
We have extensive experience with corporate headquarters, educational facilities (K-12 through universities), churches, industrial projects, and mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure like data centers.
How does PWBA handle sustainable design?
As a USGBC corporate member with LEED AP professionals, we integrate energy-efficient solutions and assist clients with achieving LEED certification through material selection, energy modeling, and sustainable practices.
What regions do you serve?
While based in Alabama, we serve clients throughout the Southeastern United States including Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee for architectural and design projects.
Can you handle government and military projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with federal Department of Defense projects and state government agencies, maintaining necessary security clearances and compliance certifications for sensitive facilities.
How long have you been in business?
Our firm traces its origins to 1940 when Clyde C. Pearson established an architectural practice in Montgomery, making us one of Alabama's longest-operating architectural firms.
