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ABOUT CAI
Christopher Architecture & Interiors (CAI) is a luxury design firm specializing in Custom Residential, Boutique Commercial, Estate and Land Planning.
WHO WE ARE
We craft meaningful designs, striving for timeless beauty and elegance for our clients who desire an inspiring product and fully customized experience.
We are a multidisciplinary design studio dedicated to creating spaces that are both timeless and transformative. Our award-winning team integrates architecture and interiors to deliver cohesive, enduring designs. We believe in the power of collaboration and craft, working closely with clients who value thoughtful design and uncompromising quality.
HOW WE WORK
We start by understanding your vision, goals, and the unique conditions of your project. From there, we assemble a tailored design team and guide every step of the process with collaboration and clarity. Our integrated approach ensures thoughtful, cohesive outcomes that align with your objectives and bring your space to life.
Award-winning team: Recognized for exceptional architecture and interior design.
Commitment to excellence: We hold every project to the highest standard.
Attention to detail: Every finish, line, and material is carefully considered.
Thorough documentation: We provide clear drawings and instructions so nothing is left to guesswork.
Integrated design: Our architecture and interiors are developed together for a seamless look and feel.
Built to last: We focus on creating spaces that stand the test of time—both in quality and design.
Proven results: Our projects consistently add long-term value to properties and communities.
Efficient process: Our integrated approach saves time and money without sacrificing quality.
Legacy projects: Our creators aim for their work to feel timeless and investment worthy.
Personal partnership: We stay involved from the first meeting through completion—and beyond.
Flexible contracts: We offer options that fit different project types and client needs.
Iterative design: We refine ideas together until they feel just right.
Collaborative approach: We work closely with clients, builders, and consultants to ensure a cohesive result.
COLLABORATIVE EFFICIENCIES
Unlike most firms that separate architecture and interior design, CAI provides both services at the same time. This unified process keeps every element aligned, improves efficiency, and delivers stronger results. By integrating our work, we achieve seamless design coordination, typically saving about 20% compared to hiring separate teams.
INTERIOR FURNISHINGS & DECOR
To complete your space, we offer tailored furnishings and décor services. We collaborate with you on budgets, timelines, and installation to ensure every piece complements the overall design and enhances the finished environment.
PROJECT CUSTOMIZATION
Each project has its own goals, site conditions, and design requirements. We offer flexible service options based on your needs, typically integrating architecture, interior design, decorating, and procurement. Our process adapts to the scope of your project to deliver an efficient and cohesive outcome.
BELIEFS & APPROACH
Our mission is to inspire and elevate the appreciation of thoughtful, high-quality design. We combine responsive architecture with intentional interiors to create cohesive spaces that meet each client’s unique needs.
CONTEXTUAL DESIGN
Great design begins with deep understanding. We study site topography, light, climate, even surrounding structures to ensure every element—from interiors to building systems—is integrated into its environment. The result is architecture feeling naturally seamless.
SIMPLICITY
We believe simplicity reveals sophistication. Thoughtful forms and natural materials should speak for themselves, without excess or noise. Our designs respect the complexity of nature by responding with subtlety and clarity.
TIMELESSNESS
Design should endure. We don’t chase trends—instead, we focus on proportion, material integrity, and environmental harmony. The result is work that remains beautiful and relevant for generations.
ELEGANCE
True elegance is felt, not forced. It’s found in the quiet strength of well-resolved details, balanced compositions, and forms that invite pause. Every design is a pursuit of that quiet clarity which separates good architecture from great architecture.
COLLABORATION
We surround ourselves with passionate, like-minded collaborators. Whether internal or external, our teams are aligned by a shared commitment to quality, craft, and context-driven design.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
We treat every project as an opportunity for design innovation. Through collaboration and iteration, we push beyond the expected to create meaningful, lasting architecture.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
The best designs come from understanding people. We invest in strong client relationships to design spaces that reflect how they live, work, and connect.
UNLOCKING VALUE
Design should endure. We don’t chase trends—instead, we focus on proportion, material integrity, and environmental harmony. The result is work that remains beautiful and relevant for generations.
SMART USE OF TECHNOLOGY
We blend analog creativity with digital precision. From early concepts to final documentation, technology helps us move faster, think clearer, and communicate better.
ITERATIVE PROCESS
Design is rarely linear. We explore multiple options, test ideas, and refine solutions to arrive at the strongest possible outcome—built on collective insight.
COLLABORATIVE TEAMS
We work as an integrated team of architects, interior designers, and specialized consultants. This seamless collaboration leads to smarter, more cohesive results.
CAI SERVICES
We offer comprehensive design services—architecture, interior design, décor, and procurement. These services can be provided together for a fully integrated approach; offered individually to suit your project’s needs. From concept to completion, we deliver cohesive, customized solutions, with every detail carefully considered and executed.
ARCHITECTURE
Site Inventory & Analysis
Built Drawings
Regulatory Authority Coordination
Code Analysis
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Programming
Project Scheduling
Project Phasing
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documentation
Construction Administration
Consultant Management & Coordination
Project Estimates
Photo Realistic Renderings
Building Information Modeling
Design Presentations
Product & Material Specifications
Professional Photography
Post Occupancy Evaluation
INTERIOR DESIGN
Space Planning
Mood Boards
Electrical Plans & Lighting Layout
Cabinetry Design & Detailing
Moulding Selection
Plumbing Fixture Specifications
Appliance Specifications
Finish Selection & Scheduling
Decorative Lighting Selections
Door & Cabinet Hardware Selections
Shop Drawing & Submittal Review
Photo-realistic Visualization
DECOR & PROCUREMENT
Existing Furniture Inventory
Furniture Selection & Specification
Furniture & Rug Procurement
Custom Furniture Design
Art & Accessory Packages
Window Treatments
Wall Coverings
Purchase Order Review
Installation of Furniture & Accessories
Photography Coordination & Styling
Seasonal Decoration
MEET THE TEAM
CHRIS REEBALS
President & Principal Architect AIA,
NEILL Vice President & Design Director AIA,
MACK BRADEN Vice President & Studio Operations Director AIA,
WILLIAMSON Director of Commercial Architecture
NCARB, ICAA
NCARB
RIA
NCARB
ALAN
LEIGH ANN HARRIS Director of Product & Procurement
WALT WRIGHT Project Designer
BELLA RIZZO Junior Designer
KRISTEN MILLING Director of Finance & Accounting, CPA
CHELSEA BRADEN Senior Project Manager
ALEXANDRA MASTERS Project Designer
LUCY JANE BETHEA Marketing Specialist
COREY FLOWERS Office Manager
MASON CUNNINGHAM Senior Project Manager
EMILY BRINKERHOFF Project Designer
BLAKE SNETMAN Ecommerce & IT Analyst
CARRIE DOBSON Office Coordinator
ALEX HARVILL Project Manager
SALLY ANN MISSILDINE Project Designer
MCKINLEY ROHRER Graphic Designer
BAILEY FOUNDS Project Manager
BETTINA BOLAND Project Designer
MARY GRACE ROWELL Marketing Coordinator
CHRIS REEBALS
President & Principal Architect AIA, NCARB, ICAA
QUALIFICATIONS
1992 - Bachelor of Architecture Auburn University
2010 - Registered Architect National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Licensed architect in the states of AL, CO, FL, GA, MS, NJ, NY, TN, TX, VA.
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
Before Chris founded Christopher Architecture & Interiors in 2002, Chris attended Homewood High School and Auburn University where he studied architecture. Upon graduation, Chris worked with a prestigious architecture firm in Montgomery, AL. As a lead designer and project architect, Chris formed a passion for design, learning from some of the profession’s acclaimed designers. Reebals took a hiatus from architecture during which he worked in vocational ministry with students, young adults, serving as a regional minister to high-security prisons and designing for inner-city housing projects.
Serving clients with a collaborative methodology has established Christopher Architecture & Interiors as a premier luxury design firm having been featured in local, regional, and national publications.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Auburn University President’s Mansion Auburn, Alabama
University of Alabama Sigma Kappa Chapter House Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Armour & Co. Birmingham, Alabama
Armour House & Pogo Restaurant Birmingham, Alabama
Highland Ave Birmingham, Alabama
Independence Drive Birmingham, Alabama
Alta Hotel and Condominiums Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Grand Estate Mountaiin Brook, Alabama
Linden Avenue Homewood, Alabama
Morris Shea Headquarters Irondale, Alabama
University of Alabama Alpha Gamma Delta Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Blackstone Construction Headquarters BIrmingham, Alabama
Martin’s Barbeque Birmingham, Alabama
Caliber Outdoor Sports Birmingham, Alabama
WORX Co-working Space Birmingham, Alabama
MACK BRADEN
Vice President & Studio Operations Director AIA, NCARB
QUALIFICATIONS
2014 - Bachelor of Architecture Mississippi State University
2018 - Registered Architect
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Licensed architect in the states of AL and CA.
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
A native of Birmingham, Mack earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State, graduating with honors. With nearly a decade of experience in the high-end residential design field, he has been part of several award-winning projects. As a registered Architect and the leader of our residential architecture studio, Mack coordinates our talented team in addition to managing projects through all phases, from design to construction. Mack is ever a student of design, taking inspiration from those around him and his always-growing book collection.
* Out of respect for client privacy, only select projects are identified by name and location.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Auburn University President’s Mansion Auburn, Alabama
Armour & Co. Birmingham, Alabama
Highland Ave BIrmingham, Alabama
Grand Estate Mountain Brook, Alabama
Kings Mountain Ridge Vestavia Hills, Alabama
New Construction
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Ongoing Renovation Lake Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Ongoing Renovation Mountain Brook, Alabama
Ongoing Renovation Bernardsville, New Jersey
Newman Avenue BIrmingham, Alabama
New Construction HIghway 30A, Florida
RIA NEILL
Vice President & Design Director
AIA, NCARB
QUALIFICATIONS
2017 - Bachelor of Architecture Mississippi State University
2020 - Registered Architect National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
Early interest in art lead Ria to acquire an Art Minor in addition to a Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State, graduating with honors. With nearly a decade of experience in the high-end residential design field, she has been part of several awardwinning projects.
As a registered Architect and the design director for both our residential and commercial studios, Ria coordinates our talented team in addition to managing projects through all design phases, from schematic design to every step of the process. Ria takes every opportunity to cultivate her craft through good care and study.
* Out of respect for client privacy, only select projects are identified by name and location.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
University of Alabama Sigma Kappa Chapter House Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Linden Avenue Homewood, Alabama
Coastal Elegance
Alys Beach, Florida
Lakefront Estate
Lake Logan Martin, Alabama
New Construction
Inlet Beach, Florida
New Construction
Boulder, Colorado
New Construction
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
New Construction Scottsville, Virginia
New Construction Nashville, Tennessee
New Construction Rochester, New York
ALAN WILLIAMSON
Director of Commercial Architecture
QUALIFICATIONS
1982 – BA w/ Honors in Architecture
Yale University
1987 – M. Arch I
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
AFFILIATIONS
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
American Institute of Architects
Alan brings over 35 years of design and construction experience to our team. In addition to managing his own firm in Fort Payne, Alabama for 23 years, Alan has been a principal with Jenkins/Williamson/Munroe Architects in Anniston, Alabama and a principal with Harrison Design Associates in Atlanta, Georgia.
Alan is committed to providing exceptional client service and delivering quality projects that exceed the client’s expectations and enhance the built environment.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Dekalb County Courthouse Renovation Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne City Hall Fort Payne, Alabama
Fire Station #2 Fort Payne, Alabama
North Jackson Bank Stevenson, Alabama
North Jackson Bank Kimball, Tennessee
First Federal Bank Fort Payne, Alabama
Wills Valley Recreation Center Fort Payne, Alabama
Heil Office Renovation and Addition
Fort Payne, Alabama
Farmers Telephone Office Renovation and Addition
Rainsville, Alabama
Isbell Medical Offices
Fort Payne, Alabama
Medical Office Buildings
Scottsboro, Alabama
Wills Valley Assisted Living Fort Payne, Alabama
Life Sciences Building
Auburn University
Stephenson Gymnasium Renovation Jacksonville State University
Williamson Commerce Center Anniston, Alabama
Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Sugar Hill, Georgia
The Holbrook Senior Living Community Woodstock, Georgia
The Holbrook Senior Living Duplexes Acworth, Georgia
Westhaven Senior Living Community Franklin, Tennessee
Mirus Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia (Unbuilt)
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS WORKED ON BY CAI TEAM MEMBERS
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
Auburn Walker Pharmacy Veranda Study (Auburn, AL)
Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL)
New School of Business and Industry
School of Health Professions and Wellness
Stephenson Gymnasium Renovation
Samford University (Birmingham, AL)
Buchanan Hall
Cumberland School of Law
Football Stadium Upgrades
Graphic Building Floorplans
Harrison Theatre Renovations
Ingalls Hall Renovations
Nutrition Kitchen Renovations
Samford Hall Renovations
University Center Renovations
University Master Plan Update
Wright Center Handrail
Second Chance Ranch (Columbiana, AL)
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Bryant Denny Stadium Renovations
President’s Mansion Renovation
Smart Communities and Innovations Building
MULTI FAMILY PROJECTS
Yeilding Building – Adaptive Reuse (Birmingham, AL)
ALTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
CIVIC / WORKSPACE PROJECTS
ARC Office (Birmingham, AL)
Corporate Billing Office Renovation (Decatur, AL)
Elemental Health Renovation (Homewood, AL)
Fifth Dimension Avondale Office (Birmingham, AL)
First Federal Bank (Fort Payne, AL)
Heil Office Renovation & Addition (Fort Payne, AL)
Homewood Library (Birmingham, AL)
iCapital Renovation (Birmingham, AL)
Morris Shea Accounting Office (Irondale, AL)
Morris Shea Headquarters (Irondale, AL)
Pihakis Office Renovation (Birmingham, AL)
Smartskin Aesthetics (Birmingham, AL)
TA Services Operations Building (Leeds, AL)
HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
Absoroka Clothing Boutique (Decatur, AL)
Black Bear Bread Company (Grayton Beach, FL)
Bygones Cocktail Bar (Birmingham, AL)
Hotel Domestique (Travelers Rest, SC)
Main Street Renovation (Defuniak Springs, FL)
Martin’s Barbeque (Birmingham, AL)
Perla Bakery (Defuniak Springs, FL)
The Beak and the Barrell (Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL)
Auburn University
President’s Home & Event Complex
Project: Auburn University Conservatory
Client Name: Auburn University
Location: Auburn, AL
Completion: 2018
Size:
12, 863 sf
Category: Luxury Event Space
Project Description
In 2018, the Auburn University President’s Home underwent a complete renovation of its 4,000-square-foot interior and exterior. The exterior was updated with new brick, roofing, and windows. Inside, the home was stripped down to the framing to allow the CAI team to rejuvenate the historic 1938 building while honoring its original character. Two wings were added on opposite ends: a private wing for the president and their family, and an event space. The private wing features a family room, a master bedroom suite, and two additional bedroom suites upstairs. The event space is a large, glass-roofed venue that connects to the existing pavilion on site.
University of Alabama Sorority Chapter House
Project:
University of Alabama Panhellenic Sorority Chapter House
Client Name:
University of Alabama
Location:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Completion:
Documentation Complete, On Hold
Size:
40,000 sf
Category: Institutional
Project Description
This sorority house will be a four-story structure, including a finished basement, a main level, and two upper floors for member sleeping rooms, totaling 40,000 square feet. Designed to align with the campus’s architectural vernacular, it blends tradition with modern functionality, creating a space that feels residential and inviting. The finished basement will provide flexible spaces for storage, recreation, and meetings, ensuring utility for all members. The main level will serve as the central hub, featuring a grand living room, dining hall, and a fully equipped kitchen to foster community and interaction. The upper two floors, dedicated to sleeping rooms, will emphasize comfortable privacy, offering residents a welcoming retreat. With a focus on quality materials and thoughtful details, the chapter house will reflect a balance between timeless architecture and contemporary needs, becoming a cherished addition to the campus and a home for its members.
Auburn University University Veranda
Project: University Veranda
Client Name:
Auburn University
Location: Auburn, AL
Completion: Prospective Study
Size: 3,400 sf
Category: Institutional Event Space
Project Description
This project focuses on the renovation and expansion of an existing university greenhouse. Designed for year-round use, the open-air veranda features operable glass walls that allow the space to be fully enclosed when needed. The greenhouse serves as a gathering place for students and alumni alike, fostering community and engagement. It also strengthens connections to the broader campus through an amphitheater located below.
South Hall Active Life Center
Recreation Center
Project: South Hall Active life Center
Client Name: Hall County, Georgia
Location: Hall County, Georgia
Completion:
N/A- Prospective Study
Size: +/- 40,000 sf
Category: Recreation Center
Project Description
CAI conseptual images included in proposal to Hall County for the design of a multi-generational active life center that promotes health and wellness. Program Requirements included 2 basketball courts, a running track, fitness area, and administrative offices.
Alta
Luxury Hotel and Condominiums
Project: Alta
Client Name:
Premium Property Trust
Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
Completion: Ongoing
Size: 124,194 sf
Category: Mixed Use Development
Project Description
Located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Alta is a mixed-use development near a major regional hospital and key highway intersections. The project features 37 luxury condominiums, a 125-unit hotel, and 15,000 square feet of retail space. The design blends modern and traditional elements to create a distinct residential character for the hotel. Amenities shared by the condominiums and hotel include a pool, rooftop terrace and bar, ballrooms, spa, golf simulator, yoga lawn, private cabanas, café, upscale restaurant, and LifeTime Fitness membership with direct gym access. The hotel’s organic form serves as a defining feature of the development’s luxury identity.
Armour & Co.
Luxury Mixed-Use Building
Project: Christopher Architecture & Interiors
Client Name: Blue Tongue Development
Location: Birmingham, AL
Completion: 2021 Size: 54,000 sf
Category: Luxury Mixed-Use
Project Description
Armour & Co. is a historic building that previously served as a meat-packing facility located in downtown Birmingham. Now, Armour & Co. is a mixed-use structure that includes 20 luxury loft apartments with community spaces and a shared rooftop all above the 20,000 square foot ground floor of commercial and restaurant space. The building is rehabilitated with an atrium in the center of the structure flooding the interior with natural light. The innovative design pays homage to the original character of the building with century-old exposed brick and original timber, including stairs with added upscale unique attributes to modernize the space. Located in a fast-growing neighborhood in Downtown Birmingham, this luxury building is minutes away from numerous restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
Luxury Bar Experience
Project Description Project: Christopher Architecture & Interiors
Client Name: Blue Tongue Development
Location: Birmingham, AL
Completion: November 2024
Size: 2,300 sf
Category: Hospitality Entertainment
Pogo is a bar open to the public that is thoughtfully supported by a fully integrated back-of-house program, including dedicated storage, staging space, and a clear separation between public and private functions from the rest of the building. The goal was to create an environment that feels sophisticated, intimate, and warmly inviting—distinct from anything Birmingham currently offers. To achieve this, a variety of experiences were layered within a single space, including traditional bar seating, open soft-seating groupings, and cozy, private stone booths. The project presented several challenges, most notably working within a historic structure while accommodating modern requirements for access and means of egress, as well as mitigating sound transfer from the active restaurant located above.
Caliber
High End Sporting Retail
Project: Caliber
Client Name: Robbie Pike
Location: Homewood, AL
Completion: 2019 Size: 4,200 sf
Category: Upscale Sporting Goods
Project Description
CAI was engaged by both the developer and City of Homewood to re-imagine the 19th Century Depot. CAI’s commercial approach reflects the aesthetic of their residential work in utilizing natural materials, while elevating simplistic but sophisticated design. The interior was designed to mimic a hunting lodge through warm knotty oak floors and ceilings, custom iron light fixtures, and a central double sided fireplace. The fireplace offers focal interest and a sense of comfort. The displays are uniform throughout as they are each custom mill-work pieces that integrate lighting to showcase Caliber’s luxury sporting goods. The success of this award-winning project is attributed to imaginative approach that not only addresses the building, but embraces client parking against city traffic challenges.
Highland Ave Design Studio
Project:
Christopher Architecture & Interiors
Client Name:
Christopher Architecture & Interiors
Location: Highland Park, AL
Completion: 2019 Size: 11,635 sf Category: Luxury Office Space
Project Description
Previously a municipal health care facility, this mid-century building was completely renovated. By changing small, dark, enclosed spaces into open work areas filled with natural light, adding both outdoor casual work and leisure zones, the building has been completely transformed into a new luxury office space. The amphitheater was created by excavating existing terrain to the retaining wall then replacing it with an expansive glass wall with large custom pivot doors. This new area floods the lower level with natural light and provides access from the lower level to a unique private area for employees and their pets. The building interior was gutted and redesigned to include large open areas that maximize natural light which contributes to the studio environment for primary use as an architecture firm.
Morris-Shea Industrial Workplace
Project: Morris-Shea
Client Name: Morris-Shea Bridge Company
Location: Irondale, AL
Completion: In Progress
Size: 14,500 sf
Category: Business
Project Description
As one of the nation’s leading deep foundation contractors, Morris Shea requires a headquarters that reflects the precision, durability, and scale of their work. This new two-story, 14,500-square-foot office is constructed of masonry, steel, and concrete—materials that mirror the company’s industry. Situated in Irondale off Crestwood Boulevard and 20th Street South, the design prioritizes both operational efficiency and employee comfort. Expansive windows bring natural light into open work areas, while private offices and meeting rooms support focused technical work. The building’s exterior and interior finishes balance industrial robustness with modern sophistication, creating a professional environment tailored to the specialized needs of engineering and construction leaders.
TA Services Operations Building
Project Description Project: TA Services
Client Name: TA Services
Location: Leeds, AL
Completion: 2025 Size: 15,000 sf
Category: Business
As a national logistics provider, TA Services sought a headquarters that blended modern functionality with historic surroundings. Located off 9th Street NE and Railroad Avenue NE in Leeds, Alabama, the 15,000-square-foot building is constructed of mass timber, masonry, and wood—materials chosen for their warmth, durability, and sustainability. A portion of the structure fronting 9th Street NE was carefully rebuilt to match the original historic façade, utilizing reclaimed brick from the site preserving its architectural integrity. Inside, open work areas, collaborative meeting spaces, and private offices were designed to support the company’s dynamic freight brokerage, warehousing, and transportation operations. The result is a workplace that respects the past providing a highly functional and forward-thinking environment for this logistics industry leader.
Chris Reebals chris@christopherai.com
Mack Braden mack@christopherai.com
Ria Neill ria@christopherai.com
Alan Williamson alanw@christopherai.com
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