Place Creation

Paces Bluff at Lake Martin

Paces Bluff is a 150 acre water front community on Lake Martin in eastern Alabama. KAOD was responsible for creating the vision for this progressive development and seeing to it that this vision became reality.
A comprehensive phased master plan was developed which accommodated private residential lots, common recreation areas, water access, nature trails and future growth. Thorough architectural standards were created to emphasize preservation of the natural beauty of the site as well as the investment value of the property. KAOD provided multiple residential designs for individual property owners, architectural design for the required common space structures and the guidance in landscape design and site development aesthetics.

The Parks at Olmstead

In conjunction with a world-renowed golf course architect, a creative developer and a successful residential building company, The Parks at Olmstead was designed to set the standard for the concept of the Conservation Overlay zoning in the City of Newnan. Extensive effort was made to accommodate the natural characteristics of the 250 acre lake front site while attempting to allow for multiple price point home sites. Each parcel is connected by various paths and traits that allow the residents to travel from place to place on foot or by bicycle. Multiple park and amenity sites are interspersed to create separation and useable green space for the community.
K A Oldham Design, Inc conducted in-depth research into environmentally safe engineering concepts and building materials. Extensive cooperation was required for issues such as annexations, zoning variances and the establishment of project specific ordinances and easements.

Old Griffin Bottling Company Block Plan

An existing bottling plant and other adjacent property acquisitions along East Taylor Street in Griffin, Georgia inspired a site revitalization project that will create the new gateway into the historic town and spur economic development in a challenged neighborhood.
KAOD was involved from the master plan stage through the construction of the first phase of commercial build-out of the project. Specifically addressed issues included in-depth studies of the Art-Deco architectural context of the area to create a new vision of the building and site. Complex traffic patterns and disparate adjacent uses were also brought into harmony as the master plan evolved through its multiple phases.

Hannah Homes Urban Renewal Plan

K A Oldham Design, Inc was invited to participate in a proposal competition for the reuse of a ten acre site in Newnan, Georgia previously known as Hannah Homes public housing. Using local knowledge of the challenges to the area and particular community interests, we developed a master plan for not only the site in question but the entire eastern and southern side of the historic downtown district. This proposal involves the mechanisms of Brownfield renewal, new and expanded street rights- of-way and relocation of long-time city industries which struggle in their current locations. The concept allows for expanded traffic access through out the district as well as better corridors to and from the area which will attempt to accommodate the growing population in the County.
Through association with the City of Newnan, the Downtown Development Authority and various community groups this vision for the future of the City is underway.

Traditional Architecture

Senoia Library
The new Senoia Branch Library is a result of a great deal of community input through various presentations to local community groups and the City Council. The community desired to represent their new project in a traditional rail depot aesthetic. The project offered many challenges in insuring the functional layout and circulation within the traditional proportions. As these challenges were met, the success of this project lies in the various vernacular elements that support the functional qualities of the library. Vertically proportioned windows let maximum light indoors, but traditionally overstated overhangs cut down on direct light. A wrap-around platform allows for varied spaces of outdoor reading, and exposed wood trusses give an aesthetic quality found in many traditional rail depots.

Serenbe Farm House
This project includes a farm store and classroom/office space for Serenbe Farms, which emphasizes organic and sustainable agriculture. The design evokes a quaint, old-fashioned country store, but will be built using innovative construction techniques to maximize the building's energy efficiency. The design incorporates structural insulated panels (SIPs) and a glued-laminated timber frame, and features extensive storefront glazing to take advantage of natural light and the dramatic views of the farm. The Serenbe Farm Store project demonstrates that sustainable design and construction practices can be used to create attractive, functional, energy-efficient buildings, regardless of the building's style or size.

Laurel Canyon Clubhouse
The Laurel Canyon residential development in Canton, Georgia is a unique private/public partnership that will create an upscale community of homes with a golf-based amenity package that includes all residents of the City as its members. This project called for a clubhouse design with a small footprint that could serve as the typical multi-function entertainment and athletic facility and coordinate aesthetically with other recreational buildings in the development. The Clubhouse project consists of a main clubhouse that holds a pro shop, locker rooms, formal casual dining, and full kitchen and bar facilities. A Cart House that serves as a golf cart storage facility and a semi-open air event pavilion is also a primary feature and offices are integral parts of the overall master plan. of the design. Muliple out-buildings such as the maintenance shop and offices are integral parts of the overall master plan.

Brummett Office Building
The Brummett Office Building features a 4,500 square foot dental office with ten treatment rooms, plus an additional 5,500 square feet of tenant office space. The dental office is designed to create a warm, inviting atmosphere for patients and staff. Its clear, functional arrangement of spaces maximizes productivity and efficiency, while improving patient circulation. The building’s exterior reflects the client’s desire for a distinctive, yet timeless design. By combining the warmth of brick with cast stone and steel accents, the design merges traditional character with contemporary detailing.

Municipal Facilities

Coweta County Extension Service

This project was designed to offer the Coweta community an expanded area for services offered by the Coweta County Extension Service. Along with the office portion of the program, a large multi-purpose component offers the extension service the opportunity to host a range of services and events. Special consideration was given to the building orientation in order to maximize daylight and minimize the use of artificial light during most operating hours. As the entry focus to the Coweta Fairgrounds, the CCES provided an opportunity to connect with adjacent structures through the play of like materials.

Coweta County Health Department
The final plan for this project addresses the many complex facets of the services provided by the existing system and allows for compliance with the strict privacy and information protection laws governing the department. Service areas such as W.I.C., Children’s Heathlcare and Adult Healthcare, along with necessary space for public education, extensive record storage and private counseling are all integral parts of this exceptional design.
A predominant concern of the County from the onset of the project was the need to address the realistic expectation of expanding the building in the future. Through careful planning, we were able to create a design that will allow significant square footage increases in multiple directions without major utility or structural modifications.

Wood Clay Community Center

Coweta County’s fast-growing population initiated the design and construction of the Wood-Clay Community Center. The program consisted of two detached facilities, each providing common spaces for an array of community-based meetings and leisure activities. In order to meet both strict budget constraints and deliver an attractive concept, a faceted pre-engineered structural system was utilized. Semi-transparent panels were selected as an added medium for interior illumination in both the Gymnasium and the Main Meeting Room.

Welcome Community Activity Center

The purpose of this project was to design an attractive, functional multipurpose center to providegathering and meeting space for the Welcome community. The building was designed in a ruralvernacular style that reflects its agricultural surroundings, and includes a large assembly room, a multi-purpose conference room, a kitchen, and storage spaces for multiple use groups.