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Antique Heart Pine Tabletop, Metal Base, dimensions: 19" tall x 18" wide x 57" long

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EVOLUTIA: The Art of Transformation

Evolutia reclaims wood, stones, windows, doors, objects, and more! 

Sustainable Resources Readily Available

Evolutia reclaims all sorts of amazing materials from the different buildings and establishments built decades or a century ago. Bulks of premium materials were used in these days, which allows the materials to be a perfect resource for building and creating new spaces with reminiscence of the history that was left behind along with some of these old buildings. From stone to wood to metal, all sorts of materials are reclaimed from each place, but a majority of the material reclaimed is the antique wood found in all these locations.

Evolutia believes in a better, sustainable world for the generations of today and in the future. Protecting natural resources is important, and one way to actively promote sustainability is by reusing the materials reclaimed from old buildings and fixtures that are not being used anymore. Once the materials are prepped and used into an interior space or even a coffee table, you are left with a beautiful, premium quality, historical piece or space that gives style and character to any home, office, or business.

If you are interested in contacting Evolutia about selecting a supplier of  reclaimed, antique wood or other possible reclaimed materials, and/or seeking to have a custom home furnishing built or purchase one currently available built with antique wood - contact info@evolutiamade.com with your inquiry.

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EVOLUTIA Introduces the First Series of the Furniture at High Point Market

High Point Market Brings New Beginnings to EVOLUTIA

In High Point, North Carolina, one of the largest markets in the world takes place within the city for an entire week. Over thousands of vendors, buyers, businesses, architects, designers, students and clients attend this market every year.

This April marks the 1st High Point Market experience for Evolutia to attend such a large, reputable show and present the first few pieces of the furniture series Evolutia created from reclaimed materials. All perfectly hand crafted and made from materials that can never be replicated. Each piece is unique and original with a hidden historical story background from the materials it was built from.

New connections and ideas from High Point Market gives Evolutia the opportunity to start brainstorming on some new designs, plans and styles to build functional and visually irresistible home furnishings by reusing reclaimed materials. Evolutia promotes the idea of sustainability and the idea of efficiently using readily, available resources that can be found and reclaimed rather than harming any of our untouched, natural resources.

Sustainability does not have to be just a thought. It can be an action, an effort or even an end product. Evolutia believes in a better world and taking steps to make it a more sustainable place for generations now and in the future.

EVOLUTIA makes an appearance at High Point Market in North Carolina

The Exhibition At High Point Market

EVOLUTIA is about our history, that history transformed into something more, something raw, something brought back to life. It's time we take advantage of reused and repurposed materials as well as loving the historical value behind it. We have to protect the natural resources we have. Past brought back to life...the past life. ♥

This is the first year EVOLUTIA attended and exhibited works at the High Point Market located in High Point, NC.The High Point Market is considered the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, attracting more than 70,000 people. There are 180 buildings, 11.5 million square feet of show space, more than 2000 exhibitors, and more than a 100 different countries represented.

This amazing event only takes place twice a year. With that said, this nationally known market gains the respect from many different people all over the globe from exhibitors to buyers to professionals and students.

EVOLUTIA continues to spread its passion for reusing “old treasures” to help sustain the needs of society now and in the future. As resources become smaller and smaller, it is up to us to help protect the natural resources we do have for the generations to come while still remembering the past behind it.

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Lovette Construction Renovations!

Lovette Construction is dedicated to superior construction work and innovative design.  They specialize in kitchen and bath remodels, outdoor living spaces, and basement finished. Their most recent add-on project featured a number of Evolutia's reclaimed and antique materials including sinker pine beams, salvaged oak flooring, and reclaimed paneling skins.  Take a look at the beautiful work!

Article in: Over the Mountain Journal!

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Link to full Article and more photos!

By Laura McAlister
Journal Editor 
Abandoned textile mills and plants whose jobs moved overseas years ago are now getting a new life, thanks to a local business.
Evolutia, a company of KMAC Services founded by Robert Klinner and Tim McCollum in 1987, purchases old industrial plants and takes them apart to create spaces pieces with a one-of-a-kind aged look. The family-owned business likes to call their work “The Art of Transformation.” They work with architects, contractors, builders and home and business owners to produce anything from flooring and ceiling beams to cabinets, furniture and artwork.
“People just really love the value and history,” said Clay Klinner, Robert’s son, who recently joined the business after graduating from the University of Alabama. “It tells a story, but really, it’s just beautiful. That’s what people really love about it.”
While Evolutia does a lot of work for private residences – Clay said renovation projects have been popular the past several years – the company’s work can be seen throughout the area in popular businesses like Little Donkey, Ore and El Barrio.
What Clay loves about the work is that he’s taking something old and recycling it — not just the materials but also the history of the buildings.
He said quality materials are hard to come by today.
“When this wood was timbered, they were allowed to grow for hundreds and hundreds of years,” he said. “It was here when the Pilgrims were. Now, (timber) grows no more than probably 50. Some probably less.”
Evolutia, which has its showroom in downtown Homewood, scouts the country looking for abandoned buildings that fit its criteria. Most of these facilities were built in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Starting from the roof and moving down, Clay said, they deconstruct the buildings salvaging the wood, bricks, stone and any other artifacts that can be reproduced into flooring, furniture or cabinetry.
Clay said it takes some 18 months to completely deconstruct the buildings, depending on the size. In the end, they are able to salvage about 90 percent.
The company has acquired facilities in Alabama, North and South Carolina.
One of its first projects was an old cotton mill in Lancaster, S.C. The company also is working on mills in Tallassee, Selma and here in Birmingham.
Once the building is deconstructed, materials are shipped to Evolutia’s factory in Decatur.
There, Clay said, they have designers who can create pieces for clients, but they also work closely with architects, contractors, designers and homeowners who want the look of the reclaimed materials in their homes or businesses.
Paul Davis, a contractor with Ruff Reams, said he’s using reclaimed materials from Evolutia more and more. He said that skins, a wall or ceiling covering made from shaving a thin layer of wood from an old beam, are popular requests among his homeowners.
“We’re able to use the skins to veneer walls and ceilings,” he said. “It’s a great way to accent a wall in a space. We’ve done them in great big living areas, and right now we’re doing one on a screened-in porch in Mountain Brook. We’re doing the ceiling.”
While the wood products for flooring and walls are popular, so are the antique bricks recovered from the old textile mills.
“You just can’t beat the character of these products,” Paul said. “We just finished a whole house with reclaimed brick from an old building in Decatur. It achieved a very old world look on the exterior.”
At the Evolutia Showroom on 28th Avenue South, potential clients can come in and browse through the different varieties of wood, brick and other materials and check out furniture and artwork.
“We’re really open to any projects, large or small,” Clay said. “We can take a rendering and recreate it, or we have designers in Decatur, so we do have the ability to design and layout.”

STEEL CITY POPS

Steel City Pops is Birmingham's best new asset to beat the summer heat!  These organic treats will delight and amaze you with their unique flavors and ingredients!  Located in Homewood's new hot spot, Steel City Pops is the ideal afternoon indulgence. Go by and check out their new digs!  I suggest the Avocado pop - it will knock your socks off!