Birchfield Penuel Architects

08/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tyler Hansel as our newest graduate architect! After graduating from Utah Valley University, he and his family moved to Alabama, where he has brought his talents to the BPA studio. Click the link below to learn more about Tyler!

We are thrilled to announce Tyler Hansel as BPA’s newest graduate architect. Tyler is a recent graduate from Utah Valley University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in architecture.

08/04/2026

Good Design. Good People. Best Place to Work.🏆️
We were honored as one of the Best Places to Work by the Birmingham Business Journal, and the team (including Bernie Lomax) had a blast celebrating. This recognition is based fully on our team member's feedback, making us extremely proud of the culture we have built together.

07/01/2026

This week we celebrated the grand opening of the new Chilton County Courthouse. This modern facility is a major milestone for the community, designed to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and civic engagement for years to come. We are so excited to see this new community cornerstone officially serve Chilton County!

Thank you to our consultants and vendors that joined us on this project.
Brasfield & Gorrie, MBA Engineers Inc., Ghafari Associates (formerly known as BBG&S), Caprine Engineering, LLC, Gunn & Associates, Inc.
ENG AV, Inc., Sauder Courtroom Furniture, Business Interiors, Inc., Office Resources, Inc., Artizin, Tarkett Official, Building Plastics, Inc., Lighting Solutions, Milliken and Co., Fravert
📷 by Rob Culpepper Photography

06/17/2026

Combining high-quality design with a seamless process is our number one priority during a project! To us, that means treating our clients like family from day one. It is always a pleasure to hear that our clients' experience aligns with our goals.

06/03/2026

Big news for cardiac care in Birmingham!

We are incredibly proud to share the completed renovation of the Birmingham Heart Clinic’s Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) at the UAB St. Vincent’s East campus.

This state-of-the-art facility is officially ready to bring easier access and cutting-edge heart care to our entire community. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life!

Project partners included USHV, Birmingham Heart Clinic, Robins & Morton, North Wind, Dewberry, and Muya Engineering.

📷️ by Rob Culpepper

05/27/2026

Our firm is proud to partner with the Chilton County School District on a new technical educational center. This facility will house hands-on curriculum for essential trades like health sciences, electrical services, automotive repairs, and more.
We are thrilled to help build the foundation for the community's future workforce.

The county has received a $10 million grant from the Alabama legislature to help fund the project.

05/14/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce Charlie Abram's promotion to Associate at BPA.

Over the last 10 years, Charlie has evolved from a rising talent into a licensed architect and a cornerstone of our firm's culture. We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to the profession and we are lucky to have you on our team!

Click the link for the full announcement! https://buff.ly/hztyeQn

05/11/2026

Exciting things are happening in Homewood and we are happy to have a part in it!

🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION: A new building for Vitalogy Wellness Center & Med Spa is being built in Homewood, emphasizing holistic health + community-focused medical services.

05/07/2026

We are excited to announce the completed renovation of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Surgery’s administration floor in the Lyons-Harrison Faculty Office Tower.

The goal of increasing occupant capacity by an additional 50–60 faculty members resulted in a modern, high-performing work environment designed to enhance collaboration, improve space utilization, and extend the building's functional life for years to come.

Dewberry
Muya Engineering
Murray Construction
Business Interiors, Inc.
Omar Mohammad Photography

05/01/2026

Today, we celebrated the official groundbreaking for a new building bringing healthcare and wellness right to the heart of the Homewood community.

We're proud to celebrate the new home for Vitalogy Wellness Center and other local businesses — follow along to see how it progresses!

Pylon Building Group
Vitalogy Wellness Center
Oakworth Capital Bank
Harbert Realty Services
Foresite Group