Kayser-Samford Community Commons

The Kayser-Samford Community Commons is a 11,871 square foot dining hall which replaced the original dining hall building at Indian Springs School in Shelby County.

The $13.5 million project was named for lead donors Leo Kayser III and Frank Samford III. The building was designed by Lake|Flato of San Antonio, Texas with Architecture Works as associated firm, and was clad in cypress with exposed cast-in-place concrete to continue the palette established by their earlier campus projects.

The Kayser-Samford Community Commons was constructed by BL Harbert International. Ground was broken for the new facility in late 2021. The new building opened in late 2022.

References

• Sparacino, Emily (December 3, 2021)"ISS holds groundbreaking for new community hub, dining hall." Shelby County Reporter
• Rebman, Stephanie (December 12, 2022) "Indian Springs School opens $13.5M addition." Birmingham Business Journal