From Retrofit Magazine, May 13, 2025. Generations of locals fondly remember the scent of fresh-baked bread wafting from the facility, where Kern’s iconic yellow-packaged loaves were baked daily. Founded by Peter Kern in the 1860s, the bakery relocated to South Knoxville in 1931 where it operated as a regional powerhouse for more than 60 years. As time passed, the factory …
McMorrow Reports: Intentional healthcare design improves patient and provider experiences
From The McMorrow Reports, March 31, 2025. When it comes to healthcare facilities, great design is more about the experiences of those who interact within the space than about an innovative façade. My healthcare clients include two major health systems and seven hospital campuses, and I have concepted plans for freestanding facilities like orthopedic and urgent care clinics. Despite the …
First Creek at Austin wins two prestigious ULI awards
Johnson Architecture is proud to announce that First Creek at Austin – Phase 1, a project by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has received two distinguished awards from the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The honors were presented on April 30 during a ceremony in Nashville. Transforming community through vision and design As Knoxville’s first mixed-income community, First Creek at Austin …
Healthcare Facilities Today: Healthcare designs that prioritize patient and provider experiences
From Healthcare Facilities Today, March 24, 2025. The days of going to the doctor and sitting in cold, uncomfortable waiting rooms are a thing of the past. Whether the facility is a freestanding orthopedic clinic or a large urban hospital, healthcare providers are increasingly seeking designs that provide a pleasant atmosphere while still optimizing efficiency. No matter the size or …
Retrofit Magazine: Dilapidated structure becomes architecture office
From Retrofit Magazine, Feb. 26, 2025. Johnson Architecture has opened its new headquarters in South Knoxville, Tenn.’s waterfront district amid a community of parks, restaurants and other local businesses. “We look forward to contributing to the vibrant business district in South Knoxville,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “Thanks to the loyalty of our clients, our firm …
Knox News: 40 Under 40: Joey Staats designs buildings with customer, community in mind
From Knoxville News Sentinel, Jan. 12, 2025. Joey Staats was named partner at Johnson Architecture in 2022, a sign of the firm’s confidence and trust in his ability. He remains an adept designer who focuses on how projects will improve the user’s quality of life. Click here to read the story.
Teknovation: Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
From Teknovation.biz, Nov. 15, 2024 Early in his life, Daryl Johnson had a sense of honesty and pride in your reputation instilled in him Thirty years later, the President of Johnson Architecture still subscribes to the importance of those learnings from his parents. Daryl Johnson, President, Principal Architect and Director of Design for Johnson Architecture Inc., learned early in life …
Authority Magazine: Five Things to Create a Successful Career as an Architect
From Authority Magazine, July 18, 2024. “Never rest on your laurels. You’re only as good as the projects you’re delivering to your clients today. Your expertise matters. Your portfolio matters as I mentioned earlier, but you must continue to grow and reinvent yourself as the times change, as your staff or experience changes.” Click here to read the full interview …
JAI project First Creek at Austin earns statewide award for neighborhood stabilization
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin redevelopment has earned a 2024 Tennessee’s Best award in the neighborhood stabilization category from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). First Creek at Austin is built on the site of the former Austin Homes, which was established in 1941 on nearly 23 acres and was one of the two oldest KCDC …
JAI opens new offices in South Knoxville
Johnson Architecture has officially opened its new headquarters in South Knoxville’s waterfront district amid a community of parks, restaurants and other local businesses. The full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm is now located at 2018 Davenport Road off Sevier Avenue. “We look forward to contributing to the vibrant business district in South Knoxville,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president …