Established in 1986, Caldwell Architects has grown into one of the most dynamic practices in the southeast with exemplary projects in a variety of industries including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and historic preservation. At the core of our practice is the importance of people and places – people, for the relationships we build and lives we impact, and places for the contribution that each project brings to the built environment. We are passionate about the role of architecture in creating places and improving the lives of the people that populate them. Starting in downtown Pensacola, we planted our roots in a historic horse barn along the railroad tracks that connected the city’s once thriving port to a vast network of railroad–based towns and cities across the South. Over the next thirty years, we invested in preserving and rebuilding the urban fabric and the dynamic culture that these places have built into their DNA. Along with the entire community, we witnessed the successful rebirth of our downtown as a waterfront city center with active arts, culture, culinary, and sports venues thriving. In many ways, we approach each project like this – in the context of a much broader goal in mind – improving communities through good design. After 35 years of growth along the Gulf Coast, we sought to find a partner who shared our culture and philosophy to jointly expand our resources, talent, and opportunities. In 2020, we welcomed Ellis Architects into the Caldwell family. Based out of Tuscaloosa and with offices in Birmingham and Demopolis, they shared a similar pursuit of using architecture in service to their clients and communities and a commitment to leading successful projects together across the Southeast.