Scottish Rite Hospital 
Historic rehab to mixed-use/commercial

By the time PRI won the RFP issued by the City of Decatur to purchase and renovate the dilapidated former hospital, the historic Scottish Rite had fallen into grave disrepair. Designed and built by the celebrated Atlanta architect Neel Reid in 1920, its rehabilitation was led by PRI, with Smith-Dalia Architects and Gay Construction.  This three-building, mixed-use commercial facility—complete with office space, an art gallery and adjacent restaurant, and community center—sparked the resurgence of the Oakhurst neighborhood into one of the metro area’s most desirable places to live since its opening in 2001. In addition, in the rear of the property, PRI developed twenty residential rental units for the physically disabled in partnership with the renowned Shepherd Spinal Center. Today, the Scottish Rite is a mixed-use gem, serving the community, tenants and residents for almost 20 years.