Briarcliff is a partial teardown of an existing pre-engineered metal structure and renovation of the exterior shell to provide spaces for new commercial, retail, and medical tenants. This design-build project completely reimagined the façade and site, providing an anchor for new commerce at the top of Broad Street near Alps Road. The project involved the integration of all phases of design on a challenging, existing site, where product and exterior finish material selection continued into the construction phase. This project was completed in early 2022. Services Performed: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Civil/Site

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Located in Downtown Athens, Jinya-Ramen Bar opened this branch in Athens on March 2020 and it has become one of the most favorite places in downtown. Previously East West Bistro, AMT architects transformed the space by providing architectural plans for this 3300 SF restaurant while AMT engineers developed the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and gas plans. Ikedodesign provided the franchise’s interior design for this as well as 18 other locations throughout the USA.

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As part of a planned renovation of the existing 5,500 square feet grocery, an additional 7,200 square feet of ground retail space and 7,200 square feet of second floor residential development were added. AMT managed all phases of the project from Architecture to Bid and Contract Administration and developed a phasing plan with the contractor which allowed the grocery to remain in operation continuously during the expansion. This phasing plan coordinated Site, Building, Georgia Department of Transportation, Contractor and Owner Operations in a fluid manner, with AMT asked to provide numerous just-in-time solutions for on-site construction issues. The expansion features.

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The former downtown bus station in Athens was converted into a first-class, seafood restaurant. AMT teamed up with Lisa Ellis Design to provide designs for the project which won the Historic Athens 2020 Preservation Award for Outstanding Adaptive Reuse. Charles Morgan, a Destin-based restauranteur with a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, owns Chuck’s Fish and FIVE Bar in downtown Athens. He chose the location of the former Union Bus Station, which opened in downtown Athens in 1940 and operated as a hub for numerous bus lines, including Greyhound and Trailways, as well as a small.

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The historic property located on the ground floor at 350 East Broad, now home to Zombie Coffee and Donuts, has been a center of vibrant downtown culture and renewal for decades. The space has been home to several occupancies and experienced multiple renovations, serving retail, restaurant, and housing needs.  The goal of the tenant, Zombie Coffee and Donuts, and the architectural team at Armentrout Matheny Thurmond was to eliminate years of accumulated, often confusing and incongruous construction methods, and present the new tenant and Athens community with a modern café that had clear historical ties to the buildings origins. By  creating a design which removed the.

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HYBAR- rooftop bar at Hyatt Place, a 9-story luxury hotel of which AMT’s architects and engineers were design team members along with Southern Hospitality Group, the Classic Center and RW Allen.

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