Innovation Portal
Project Description
Rogers & Willard completed the first phase of construction of the Innovation Portal, a 29,000-square-foot business incubator facility spanning an entire downtown Mobile block. The project blended new construction with the renovation of historic brick and masonry buildings, preserving the character of the Automobile Alley Historic District. Work included selective demolition, restoration of steel windows, and adaptive reuse of existing structures to create modern offices, meeting spaces, and support areas for Innovation Portal. The result is a dynamic hub that supports local entrepreneurs while respecting Mobile’s architectural heritage.
Client: Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Architect: Giattina Aycock
Date: 2020
Category: New Build / Design-Assist
Full-Block Development in the Heart of Downtown
Seamless Integration of Historic Preservation and New
Construction
Restoration of Historic Materials and Features
Purpose-Built for Innovation and Collaboration
Strategic Demolition to Maximize Usable Space
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