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Welcome to the AMBL Team, Carlie Belle!

Carlie Belle recently graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Interior Architecture & Design and is currently pursuing her MBA, also through UNA. She joined AMBL as an intern in December and has since transitioned to a full-time role, assisting with construction documents, project organization, design presentations, and day-to-day studio operations. Her design interests center on hospitality, commercial, and community-focused work. Outside the studio, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, shopping, and exploring new places. Carlie is excited to keep growing professionally while contributing to the creative culture at AMBL.

Project Spotlight: Baw Baw’s BBQ

Baw Baw’s is the newest addition to the Downtown Athens restaurant scene. This once rundown and flood-proned structure was historically used as a church, but has now been transformed into Athens’ newest BBQ joint. It’s instantly recognizable by its vibrant farmers market mural and the smell of smoked meats that fills the air.

AMBL helped business owners, Jimmy and Audrey McMeans, turn this vacant building into a functioning space just steps from the Athens Farmer’s Market. We even uncovered an old plaque that celebrates the rich history of the structure which was once burned during the Civil Rights Era. Next time you’re in Athens, support local and come try Baw Baw’s!

Project Spotlight: Limestone County Recycling Center

We’re proud to have worked with in taking this critical first step in bringing recycling back to our county! The structure currently houses one baler for paper products, and is designed to grow with demand and to one day accept other materials. Special thanks to ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management) for administering the grant that made this project possible.