# The William

> 1905 Adaptive Reuse — Mixed-Use Residential & Commercial

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- Type: Mixed-Use Adaptive Reuse
- Size: 38,000 SF
- Delivery: General Contracting
- Place: Birmingham, AL
- Year: 2025

## Project overview

The William is Blackstone's most ambitious adaptive reuse to date — a 1905-era building reimagined as a 27-unit residential community with ground-floor commercial space. The project demanded structural reinforcement of the original building while threading modern residential infrastructure through a footprint never designed for it.

A signature atrium brings natural light deep into the floor plate, and the penthouse level offers panoramic Birmingham views. Ground-floor commercial space activates the streetscape and connects residents to the neighborhood. Completed April 2025, The William stands as proof that historic preservation and modern living are not competing ideas.

## What we built

1. 27 residential units within a 1905 historic structure
2. Signature atrium bringing natural light to interior units
3. Penthouse level with panoramic city views
4. Ground-floor commercial activating the streetscape
5. Structural reinforcement of 120-year-old building systems

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Part of [Blackstone Commercial](https://blackstone.build/text/commercial).