Griffin McGahey is the Vice President of HC3, a document outsourcing company that prepares and distributes statements for the financial services and healthcare industries. In addition, Griffin McGahey is the CEO of pay.claims, a digital claims processing service. A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. McGahey maintains an interest in architecture.
Renovating and reimagining historically significant structures can add architectural charm and distinction to a neighborhood, as demonstrated with the recent renovation of the Pizitz Building in Birmingham. Built in 1923, the Pizitz housed the iconic department store of the same name. Unfortunately, the enterprise that once stood for progress closed in 1988, and the building fell into disrepair.
In February 2017, a completely redesigned and renovated Pizitz reopened with much anticipation. The $70-million design by Wisznia Architecture and Development included six floors of residential space with 143 multifamily apartments.
An 11,000-square-foot mezzanine for office space was added to the structure as well as a ground level food hall. The food hall, continually featuring new culinary talent, is a popular destination for visitors to the district.
The finished Pizitz has boosted the local economy and brought new life to Birmingham’s cultural district. The Pizitz renovation received national recognition when it was named Best Historic Project in the 2018 Marvin Architects Challenge.
Renovating and reimagining historically significant structures can add architectural charm and distinction to a neighborhood, as demonstrated with the recent renovation of the Pizitz Building in Birmingham. Built in 1923, the Pizitz housed the iconic department store of the same name. Unfortunately, the enterprise that once stood for progress closed in 1988, and the building fell into disrepair.
In February 2017, a completely redesigned and renovated Pizitz reopened with much anticipation. The $70-million design by Wisznia Architecture and Development included six floors of residential space with 143 multifamily apartments.
An 11,000-square-foot mezzanine for office space was added to the structure as well as a ground level food hall. The food hall, continually featuring new culinary talent, is a popular destination for visitors to the district.
The finished Pizitz has boosted the local economy and brought new life to Birmingham’s cultural district. The Pizitz renovation received national recognition when it was named Best Historic Project in the 2018 Marvin Architects Challenge.
