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Highlands College | The View

Highlands College created “The View” not merely as a dining space. Instead, it is a student-focused fine dining venue designed to serve as an experiential learning venue. The facility provides practical training for students in life skills, interpersonal communication, and proper dining etiquette. Business Interiors’ role was to ensure the furniture solution served this high-level, formal educational mission.

BI proudly collaborated with TURNERBATSON and the team at Highlands College to realize this specialized vision. Our core goal was to implement furniture that conveyed the elegance and formality required of a fine dining establishment. It also needed the durability essential for intensive, student-led instruction. Achieving this sophisticated result required thoughtful selection of Highlands College student furniture that supports a sophisticated atmosphere.

The design of The View centered entirely on supporting formal training scenarios. BI meticulously sourced specific furnishings to meet the educational demands of the venue.

We provided elegant, comfortable, and durable seating and tables appropriate for formal, multi-course service. These pieces allow students to practice proper dining etiquette using furnishings that reflect true high-end hospitality environments.

For the adjacent lecture areas, we supplied flexible, mobile furniture. This furniture quickly adapts to accommodate guest speakers, formal presentations, and structured classroom instruction on communication and leadership skills.

Our selections featured resilient finishes and sophisticated materials. These materials contribute to the elevated, non-casual atmosphere, ensuring the aesthetic standards of a fine dining room are maintained despite heavy use.

The resulting space successfully marries the polish of a fine dining venue with the function of a teaching facility. The furniture solution is a powerful tool for transforming the student experience, providing essential real-world training that directly complements the academic curriculum. The View now stands as a unique and functional showpiece for Highlands College.

 

Photography by: Chad Baumer

NewCircle: Adult & Teen Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, NewCircle offers a full continuum of care for teens and adults struggling with eating disorders. The center opened in October 2025. Their philosophy drives whole-person, trauma-informed care. They deliver this care in a setting that feels like a supportive home, not an institution.

The treatment center occupies a former assisted living facility in historic Highland Park. This required a complete transformation. Business Interiors partnered with the design team at KPS Group to address the unique furnishing challenge of this specialized behavioral health environment. The paramount goal was to source furniture solutions that were aesthetically warm, cozy, and residential. These solutions also needed to meet the rigorous requirements for safety, durability, and functionality in a healthcare setting.

We specified furniture with soft lines, comfortable textiles, and warm color palettes in the residential and common areas. This immediately reduced the clinical atmosphere. The choices created spaces that feel safe and encourage residents to relax and build community. This careful selection process balanced therapeutic design principles—such as tamper-resistance and robust construction—with comfort and dignity.

A central focus of the treatment program is the community kitchen and dining hall. Here, residents are encouraged to prepare and share meals together. For this critical area, Business Interiors provided highly durable, yet inviting, residential-style seating and tables. These pieces reinforce positive social interaction and a return to daily routine.

Through intentional furniture specification, Business Interiors helped NewCircle successfully transform the structure. The resulting environment truly embodies their mission: it breaks isolation, rebuilds trust, and supports every resident on their journey toward recovery.

 

A+D Firm: KPS Group

Photography by: Luker Photography

Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home

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

Jefferson County Medical Examiner Office

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