Orchestra Partners is beginning phase two of its redevelopment of Founders Station in downtown Birmingham, the development company announced on Wednesday.

The second phase will include a self-serve beer gallery called McAdory Taps on the ground floor of the McAdory Building. Six new residential condominiums and two open-plan office spaces are also planned.

McAdory Taps utilizes RFID technology to allow patrons to pour and try different types of beer, wine and cider before committing to a full glass, according to Orchestra Partners. The beer gallery will feature more than 50 choices to select from and a constant rotation by season and popularity.

Founder's Station is on 1st Avenue North between 20th Street North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard in the historic Caldwell-Milner building and the adjacent McAdory Building.

The mixed-use development is currently is made up of 18 residential condominiums, two restaurants, bar and Square One Goods Co., a card, gift and stationery shop,

“There was tremendous demand for residences at Founders Station, primarily because of their location and price point,” said Hunter Renfroe, principal at Orchestra Partners. “Everyone wants to move downtown, but low supply has driven rental prices up. When they realized the all-in cost of a Founders Station condo was less than rent on a luxury apartment, and that they’d own their unit, it was a no-brainer.”

The next round of condos will be constructed in the 1900-era building that houses The Essential, a neighborhood café and bar serving seasonal, New American fare featuring local produce.

The new units will have the same historic feel of the existing Founders Station condos, with a private elevator lobby, balconies overlooking the plaza and a Morris Ave address, Renfroe said.

The offices will be accessed through the alley, which also leads to the new Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar.

Renfroe said the offices are currently shells, and they will be constructed in an open floor plan with conference rooms, restrooms, kitchen/bar, recreation area and other amenities.

While the office space will have a modern layout, the historic character of the building’s brick walls and high, wood-beamed ceilings will remain.

Orchestra Partners also plans to redevelop the former Matthews Bar & Grill buildings on Morris Avenue into a mixed-use concept. Details on that project haven’t been released yet. Among the company’s other projects include removed office and retail space that The Frank building downtown at 205 20th St. North.