Samford University Beeson Center Fellowship Hall

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30,000 sf

Project Scope

Renovation
Fellowship Hall, a student dining facility located on the 2nd floor of Beeson University Center, underwent a comprehensive renovation.
Fast-Track Schedule
The team utilized an aggressive fast-track schedule, impressively completing the project over the summer break in 104 days. Demolition was completed in 14 days working 24 hours/day. Construction man-hours averaged (50) eight-hour shifts/day.
Kitchen & BOH
The area received new food service equipment, exhaust hoods, millwork, furniture, and finishes. A variety of eateries are scattered throughout the dining facility with seating intermixed. Venues include True Balance, Vulcan Grill, Wise & Well, Southern Crafted, and Global Kitchen Pizza.

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A curved cafeteria serving counter with stainless steel equipment, overhead menu screens, and stanchions for queueing.
Global Kitchen dining area with a counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A cafeteria serving station with a stainless steel cooking area, a “Global Kitchen” overhead sign, and a long counter with stacks of plates.
Wise Well cafeteria serving station with food display counters, digital menu boards, and branded signage.
A self-service beverage station with a soda fountain and juice dispenser in a cafeteria with rows of tables and chairs.
A large, sunlit lounge with various round and long tables, blue chairs, and red sofas arranged along a wall of arched windows.
A large, modern cafeteria with rows of round and rectangular tables and chairs, including a food service counter in the background.
A long hallway with blue stools at high tables along the left wall and a glowing red exit sign on the ceiling.

Project Details

Owners
  • Aramark
  • Samford University
Architect Tipton Associates
Size 30,000 SF
Location Birmingham, AL

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