Serving the city of Huntsville requires reliable infrastructure and an equally reliable workspace. When Huntsville Utilities (HU) undertook the redesign of their 25,000-square-foot operational headquarters, they had a clear objective: to create an environment that could handle the rigorous, 24/7 demands of their control center. This space also needed to foster a modern, collaborative atmosphere across all departments, which starts with high-performance control room furniture.

Business Interiors partnered with HU and REL Architects and Engineers. Together, they implemented comprehensive furniture solutions focused on operator performance, long-term durability, and ergonomic support.

The scope of work strategically addressed key functional zones. Business Interiors provided furniture for 11 private offices and a suite of meeting spaces, including two large conference rooms and one smaller dedicated meeting area, all designed to support effective teamwork. Most critically, they selected and engineered the Huntsville Utilities control room furniture and task seating. This specialized seating had to withstand intensive, round-the-clock use, providing essential comfort and support for the HU team during extended shifts.

From the welcoming main reception area to the two staff breakrooms, the resulting design successfully aligns function with aesthetics. It strengthens Huntsville Utilities’ commitment to both their employees and the community they serve. The new state-of-the-art Systems Operations Center officially opened in October 2025.

Photography by: Neville Simpson

The Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home is Alabama’s fifth skilled-care nursing and memory care project. The 182,000 square-foot building accommodates 174 residents. Williams Blackstock Architects created the contemporary farmhouse-inspired design. The vision was to honor veterans with a serene, home-like environment, incorporating Southern charm and expansive porches. Business Interiors delivered the essential furnishing products. This guaranteed every area achieved clinical functionality while embracing a welcoming, non-institutional aesthetic.

We focused on promoting well-being and community within the Home’s extensive amenities. The Town Center acts as the central hub, featuring a grand stone fireplace. A main corridor, called “Main Street,” connects key amenity settings. Business Interiors furnished these diverse public zones. These include a full dining hall, a fully appointed library, and a lively sports bar. Our selections were designed to withstand heavy use. They also promote social engagement and community life among the residents.

Crucially, the design fosters a sense of intimate community. Each residential “wing” includes two inviting living rooms and a kitchenette. This offers smaller groups of veterans private rooms for relaxation and socializing outside of the main Town Center. We prioritized residential warmth and ease for these spaces. We selected highly durable, healthcare-grade furniture and materials. These meet the stringent demands of long-term care without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Business Interiors delivered thoughtful and resilient furnishings throughout the 174 private rooms and all common zones. This helped realize a beautiful, functional setting. The state’s veterans receive exceptional care in an environment that reflects the honor and respect they have earned.

A+D Firm: Williams Blackstock Architects

Photos courtesy of Williams Blackstock Architects

The Jefferson County Medical Examiner Office provides vital forensic services to the county. The move to a new, state-of-the-art, $30 million complex represented a crucial modernization project. This replaced a hopelessly small, constrained office. Business Interiors was tasked with implementing Jefferson County Medical Examiner Office furniture solutions that matched the precision, efficiency, and quiet dignity of the facility’s demanding operations.

BI partnered closely with the project team, including Poole & Company and Doster Construction. This partnership ensured the furniture selections supported both the highly technical needs and the sensitive requirements of the administrative spaces. This was certainly not an everyday office furniture project.

Our scope encompassed a wide range of environments, such as 15 private offices, 37 workstations, 2 conference rooms, 1 training room, the lobby, and the break room. Crucially, work extended to highly specialized areas, so we had to consider unique environments like autopsy rooms, coolers, and X-ray rooms where drains are in the floor and stainless steel tables reside.

We chose design finishes to be timeless and light. This was a deliberate choice to bring peace and comfort to the staff working in difficult circumstances. All private offices featured U-shaped desks and two guest chairs, thus maximizing functionality. A unique finish differentiated the Chief Coroner’s office, distinguishing the space.

The approach centered on providing professional, high-performance furnishings across the complex. Business Interiors provided durable, professional office furniture, ensuring a quiet, dignified atmosphere essential for sensitive consultations and staff focus. The team also outfitted the specialized specimen storage room with mobile high-density storage shelving, maximizing efficiency and organization in a critical zone. We furnished the lobby, break room, and training room, and added to the collaborative experience with furniture for the new outdoor patio.

The modern, timeless architecture with beautiful wood ceilings in the open areas creates a sophisticated and appropriate environment for the facility’s critical mission. Ultimately, Business Interiors provided the functional foundations, ensuring the facility offers both the professional capability the staff requires and the dignified environment the public expects.

Photography by: Chad Baumer

In November 2023, the City of Alabaster Police Department opened the doors of their new headquarters. They had previously operated from the same building for the past seventy years. The new 34,000-square-foot facility is the workplace for nearly 90 officers and staff. It houses several agencies, training classes, interview rooms, evidence storage, communication facilities, and temporary inmate housing.

Business Interiors was awarded the project in early 2020, just before the COVID shutdown. The ground ceremony took place in late August 2020, and construction started in January 2021. Despite COVID-related project delays, the BI team worked steadfastly and patiently with members of the department to see the project through for over three years.

The project’s scope included Private Offices, Conference Rooms, Workstations, the Break Room, Lobby, Training Rooms, and the Dispatch Area. Additionally, the Business Interiors’ team sourced a media backdrop with the police department’s seal, United States flags, Alabama State flags, and faux plants and planters.

Photography by: Katherine Horton Photography