Case Study
Social Security Administration Building
mozdesigns.com info@mozdesigns.com 510.632.0853 First-time visitors to the new Social Security Building in Birmingham, AL, can’t help but stop and gaze. Floating above them, an undulating ceiling with a brilliant copper finish wends its way along a second-floor mezzanine, journeying past offices, picture windows and a sky-lit courtyard. This award- winning suspended ribbon made of decorative metal sheets functions both as an arresting design element and a construction feature, concealing electrical, acoustic and interior sprinkler systems. Located in the new eight-story SSA Building in Birmingham’s historic downtown district, the unique ceiling is gaining national attention and recently won a Best of Competition Award for Construction Excellence for ceiling contractor, Ste