ENR Southeast named Goodwyn Mills Cawood its 2024 Design Firm of the Year

Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Building Communities.

As one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, we know communities are built by people, not companies. We serve our neighbors with architecture, engineering and inspired design that help communities thrive.

The GMC Difference
Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care.

Innovative spaces designed
to work with you.

OUR EXPERTISE

Municipalities

GMC brings comprehensive municipal infrastructure solutions that transform community spaces and support local government needs. Our municipal experts collaborate closely with city leadership to design integrated infrastructure projects that enhance public spaces, improve community functionality, and create sustainable urban environments. From comprehensive city planning to specialized infrastructure development, we leverage deep technical expertise and innovative design strategies to address the complex challenges facing modern municipalities, ensuring resilient, efficient, and forward-thinking civic solutions.

Education

GMC transforms educational environments through intelligent, student-centered design that supports modern learning experiences. Our education design experts collaborate with academic institutions to create adaptive, technologically integrated learning spaces that enhance pedagogical approaches and support student success. From K-12 facilities to higher education campuses, we develop comprehensive architectural solutions that address emerging educational needs, incorporate flexible learning environments, and create inspiring spaces that promote collaboration, innovation, and academic achievement. Our holistic approach considers architectural design, technological infrastructure, safety requirements, and long-term institutional goals.

Water

Water resource management is a critical component of GMC’s engineering capabilities. We provide comprehensive water infrastructure solutions that address complex challenges in water treatment, distribution, drainage, and environmental conservation. Our multidisciplinary teams develop innovative strategies for water resource management, including advanced water treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and sustainable water infrastructure projects. By combining technical precision with environmental stewardship, we design water systems that ensure community resilience, protect public health, and support sustainable development across diverse geographical landscapes.

Transportation

Our transportation engineering team develops sophisticated mobility solutions that connect communities and drive regional progress. We specialize in designing intelligent transportation systems that optimize traffic flow, enhance safety, and support economic development. By integrating cutting-edge technology with strategic planning, GMC creates transportation infrastructure that reduces congestion, improves accessibility, and supports long-term community growth. Our comprehensive approach encompasses highway design, transit planning, bridge engineering, and multimodal transportation solutions that meet the evolving needs of urban and rural environments.

Our Projects
Located at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville’s new center of municipal government will bring departments that frequently interact with the public under one roof to provide efficient services for residents and businesspeople who previously had to visit multiple locations to conduct business with the city.
The area around Montgomery and neighboring cities are known as the River Region because of the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers into the Alabama River. The rivers have been important routes for trade, commerce and recreation for centuries and the tradition will continue with a new Whitewater Park in downtown Montgomery. The City of Montgomery completed construction on an Olympic standards, recirculating white water park and entertainment venue dubbed “Project Catalyst” which city and county officials say will transform the area economy and draw 300,000 visitors to the River Region annually.
The new building will have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for research. This will allow the Department of Physics to conduct cutting-edge research in such areas as advanced materials, advanced computation and advanced photonics. The building also includes an open layout with offices, labs and research areas that are interconnected.
The 835,000-square-foot Protective Stadium was designed to accommodate a maximum of 42,000 fans for NCAA D1 football, professional soccer, outdoor concerts, shows, and many other special events.
GMC SERVICES
Local expertise meets technical excellence

We have the services  every project, from single-service tasks to all-encompassing architecture, engineering, planning, and execution.

GMC Culture

Creating opportunities for people to create communities that thrive.

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