Summer is here and we are thrilled to share some exciting updates from within our firm! With the arrival of a talented summer intern, the appointment of an IIDA Alabama board member, a 15-year work anniversary and two 20-year work anniversaries (!!!!), and Chuck Penuel named Who’s Who in Building 2023, our team has been buzzing with energy and inspiration. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for the BPA team!

get to know alyssa Cox, our 2023 summer Architecture design intern

We're equally as excited to have Alyssa, our Summer Architecture Design Intern, with us from Mississippi State University. She is a first-year Architecture Student & will be working in our Architecture Studio this summer. Welcome to the team, Alyssa!

What made you want to study Architecture?

When I was younger, I got to experience the process of my childhood home being built. I was drawn to both the creative process and the construction during this, and it led me to choose architecture as my career path.

What’s one thing you have learned in school so far?

I have learned how to make scale models of a variety of architectural designs.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I enjoy doing almost anything creative, and I love spending time outdoors. My favorite hobbies are making t-shirts and jewelry.

Any cool hobbies?

My most unique hobby is that I have learned how to paint fishing lures.

Alicia pughsley celebrates 15 years at bpa!

we are proud to announce dia baldwin, BPA graduate interior DESIGNER, as the director of student affairs for the iida alabama chapter board of directors!

Dia Baldwin, Assoc. IIDA, has been announced as one of the newest IIDA Alabama Board of Director members serving as the Director of Student Affairs. In this role, she will assist with the development and continuation of student campus centers. We are excited for Dia as she takes the initiative and steps into this leadership role. These experiences are not only personally transformative but help advance the Interior Design profession.

What are you most excited about?

I am excited to be a resource for students during their college careers as they enter the industry.

What does your role entail?

I assist the VP of Student Affairs with mentoring the student campus centers in the state - Auburn University, University of Alabama, and Samford University.

Why did you want to serve on the IIDA Alabama Chapter Board of Directors?

I want to connect with other designers in the state and take the knowledge I have learned and am continuing to learn to help students.