Hardwick Building
The Hardwick Building is a 30,000 square foot former fabricating plant at 2308 1st Avenue South which housed the Birmingham operations of the Hardwick Company from 1909 until 2020, when it was purchased by Bayer Properties for redevelopment as The Harwick on the Rotary Trail.
The Hardwick Company originally used the site for a grain and seed warehouse, and later housed a janitorial supply division there, and later a soft drink distributor. Most recently it was equipped as a steel fabricator, with a large overhead crane in the main building.
Williams Blackstock Architects was commissioned to design the $24 million renovations, which are expected to add 20,000 feet of additional floor space, including a ground floor plaza with seating for a restaurant or bar. The project includes photoelectric cells on the roof.
Stewart Perry Construction began renovation work at the Hardwick Building in summer 2022. Centennial of Dallas, Texas, bought Bayer in August and continued the project with the support of Opportunity Alabama. The developer has also applied for up to $2.9 million in public incentives from the City of Birmingham.
Tenants
- Epice, Lebanese restaurant (announced December 2021)
- Ballard Design (announced April 2023)
- Lapeer Steak & Seafood (announced April 2023)
- Wilbron Inc. (announced August 2023)
References
- Van der Bijl, Hanno (May 13, 2020) "Bayer Properties plans mixed-use redevelopment of historic steel plant on Rotary Trail." Birmingham Business Journal
- Garrison, Greg (April 14, 2021) "This 110-year-old warehouse on Rotary Trail will get a $24 million facelift." The Birmingham News
- Parker, Illyshia (November 16, 2022) "City to consider development, revenue sharing incentives for The Hardwick." Birmingham Business Journal
- Parker, Illyshia (April 14, 2023) "Upscale home decor, steak and seafood coming to The Hardwick." Birmingham Business Journal