Johnson Architecture staff architects Emily Haire and Michael Schmidt have successfully completed the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) to become fully licensed. “We are thrilled to congratulate these architects who offer so much dedication and talent to our clients,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “Emily and Michael are creative and skilled designers and incredible assets to the …
JAI project First Creek at Austin earns national housing award for project design
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin Phase 1 has earned a top award from a national housing and community development organization for the design of the redeveloped neighborhood. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) awarded the project an Award of Merit for the holistic approach to the neighborhood, including community input; preservation of culture; …
JAI scholarships granted to six University of Tennessee students
Six students in the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design have each earned scholarships from Johnson Architecture for the 2024-25 school year to help enhance their educational experiences. Recipients include Addison Cate, Abbie Coleman, Autumn Jackson, Lauren Nicholson, Owen Magowan and Macy McDowell. The firm established the Johnson Architecture Scholarship in 2021 with the goals of increasing diversity …
JAI earns AIA Honor Award for restoration of its South Knoxville offices
Johnson Architecture earned the Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects’ East Tennessee chapter for the rehabilitation of a 1920s-era structure that is now the firm’s headquarters in the South Waterfront district. Johnson Architecture, named as both the architect and the client, received the award in the renovation/ restoration category at the AIA Design Awards Gala held Oct. 3. …