Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architecture & Design Solutions in Alabama
Founded in 1965, KPS Group has established itself as a leader in architecture, interior design, and planning. Our practice is built on the principle of creating spaces that intersect art, technology, and community impact. With studios in Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama, we serve clients across the Southeast through a collaborative approach that prioritizes client needs, technical expertise, and community vitality. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of experience to every project, combining innovative design with practical solutions for corporate, educational, healthcare, and civic sectors. We maintain a reputation for excellence through our commitment to sustainable practices, historic preservation, and award-winning design.Our open studio environment fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensuring that each project benefits from diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge. With over 125 industry accolades, we deliver high-performance spaces that enhance organizational success while respecting budgets and timelines. Our leadership team actively participates in professional organizations and community initiatives, reinforcing our dedication to advancing the built environment. From initial concept to final execution, we prioritize transparent communication and client partnership throughout the design process. This approach has sustained our practice for over five decades and continues to drive our work in transforming communities through thoughtful design.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Planning
Building Consulting
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of architectural expertise across diverse project types
- LEED-certified professionals delivering sustainable design solutions
- Collaborative approach integrating architecture, interiors, and urban planning
- Award-winning team with 125+ industry recognitions
- Proven track record in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- AIA
- NCIDQ
- AICP
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expert historic preservation
Collaborative approach
Community-focused solutions
Technical expertise
Services
Architecture
KPS Group's architecture services focus on creating transformative spaces that combine aesthetic vision with technical excellence. Our team develops custom solutions for commercial, educational, and civic projects, emphasizing sustainability and community impact. We guide clients through every phase from concept to completion, ensuring designs meet functional needs while enhancing organizational identity.
Interior Design
Our award-winning interior design team creates functional environments that reflect organizational culture and brand identity. Specializing in corporate, institutional, and public spaces, we employ a collaborative three-phase process to develop tailored solutions that optimize workflow and enhance user experience while maintaining budget constraints.
Urban Planning
KPS Group provides comprehensive urban planning services including campus master plans, community revitalization, and land use strategies. Our planners integrate architectural expertise with public engagement to create sustainable, implementable solutions that address both aesthetic and operational needs for municipalities and institutions.
Building Consulting
With 50 years of experience, our building consulting services include facility assessments, renovation planning, and historic preservation consulting. We provide objective evaluations of building systems, remediation strategies, and construction oversight to extend the life of existing structures while maintaining historical integrity.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in historic preservation, we offer adaptive reuse solutions and restoration services for landmark buildings. Our experts navigate preservation regulations, secure tax credits, and implement construction techniques that maintain historical authenticity while meeting modern functional requirements for listed properties.
People
Donald Simpson
President
Licensed architect with LEED AP certification leading KPS Group's strategic direction since 1965, specializing in civic buildings and sustainable design.
Kristine Harding
Senior Principal
Award-winning architect with FAIA designation directing the Huntsville studio, focusing on healthcare design and urban revitalization projects.
Jason Fondren
Principal Planner
Certified planner with over 30 years of experience leading urban design initiatives and campus master planning projects across the Southeast region.
Donna Dowling
Senior Principal
Interior design expert with NCIDQ certification directing award-winning projects for corporate and institutional clients throughout Alabama.
Gray Plosser
Senior Principal
FAIA-designated architect specializing in historic preservation, with extensive experience in adaptive reuse projects listed on the National Register.
Questions
What services does KPS Group offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, urban planning, building consulting, and historic preservation services for commercial, educational, healthcare, and civic clients.
How long has KPS Group been in business?
Our firm has delivered architectural solutions since 1965, with continuous service to Alabama and Southeast communities for over five decades.
What makes KPS Group different from other architecture firms?
Our integrated approach combines architecture, interiors, and planning with a focus on community impact, supported by LEED-certified professionals and historic preservation experts.
Do you work on historic building projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic preservation and adaptive reuse, with extensive experience in National Register properties and tax credit programs.
Where are your offices located?
Our corporate headquarters are in Birmingham, AL, with a satellite studio in Huntsville, AL, serving clients throughout the Southeast region.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We establish partnership relationships, immersing ourselves in client culture to create tailored solutions through our three-phase Discover-Create-Execute process.
