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Children’s of Alabama | NICU Expansion

Children’s of Alabama (COA) houses the state’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The hospital faced the challenge of alleviating wait times for critical care. The project added six new private patient rooms. This increased the NICU’s total capacity from 48 to 54 bassinets. The goal was to ensure more families receive the specialized care they need.

Business Interiors proudly partnered with Poole & Company, working closely with the COA Facilities and Design team to deliver specialized furniture solutions that support clinical staff efficiency and reinforce the hospital’s commitment to family-centered care.

The scope of work focused intensely on creating a supportive environment for both caregivers and families across the six new units.

We provided specialized, sleep-friendly furniture for the patient rooms. This included highly durable Sleep Recliners and Sleep Sofas. These selections were essential. They ensured parents and guardians could remain comfortably bedside for continuous, extended periods. This directly supports COA’s mission to provide care in private, family-friendly rooms.

We also supplied high-performance furniture for the clinical teams. This encompassed ergonomic Task Seating for the central Nurse Stations. It also covered the six individual Nurse Alcoves located within each new patient room. This furniture supports the clinical staff’s long shifts, promoting focus and efficiency in the demanding care environment.

The successful implementation of these specialized solutions was critical. By furnishing the expansion with durable, cleanable, and supportive options, Business Interiors helped COA achieve its goal of expanding critical capacity. The project also enhanced the comfort and well-being of the families they serve. The expanded NICU area was successfully opened in January 2025, continuing to serve as a vital lifeline for Alabama’s youngest patients.

 

Photography by: Art Meripol

Huntsville Utilities

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 support the rigorous, 24/7 demands of their control center, while also fostering a modern, collaborative atmosphere across all departments.

Business Interiors partnered with HU and REL Architects and Engineers to support the project through targeted furniture solutions emphasizing durability, performance, and ergonomic comfort.

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. Within the Huntsville Utilities control room, Business Interiors supplied high-performance task seating specifically selected for continuous, around-the-clock use, ensuring comfort and ergonomic support for operators 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

Auburn University at Montgomery’s Science & Technology Complex

Auburn University at Montgomery’s $25.5 million Science & Technology Complex opened its doors to students in January 2025. This marked a major milestone in STEM education for the region. This impressive 57,000-square-foot facility transforms the academic experience. It features cutting-edge labs, collaborative classrooms, and a skylight commons that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary learning. Business Interiors is proud to have provided the furnishing solutions for this project.

BI worked closely with AUM’s leadership and facilities teams, as well as Williams Blackstock Architects. Additionally, the project’s successful completion and smooth installation resulted directly from the great coordination between Bailey Harris Construction and the Business Interiors team. This landmark facility now strengthens STEM education. It sets the stage for the next generation of scientific discovery. The design prioritizes transparency, natural light, and connectivity. It aims to create an inspiring environment where students and faculty can engage beyond the classroom.

The BI team provided full furniture solutions. These solutions enhance collaboration and adaptability across the facility. The scope included: 35 private offices, 11 Science labs, 5 classrooms, 7 public meeting spaces, and specialized areas. These specialized areas were the Front Lobby, 2 receptionist stations, 8 Knoll Antenna Stations, 2 study rooms, 1 conference room, and 1 lactation room. Additionally, we integrated 42 Clarus Glass boards to support agile learning.

Business Interiors is proud to have contributed to this landmark facility, creating an engaging, functional environment that will inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators at AUM.

 

Photography by Tristan-Cairns, and Courtesy of Williams Blackstock Architects

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