Shopper News: Lakeshore Park chapel wins architects’ award

From Shopper News, June 10, 2020. The old Lakeshore Mental Health Institute chapel has literally come out of its shell and is experiencing a praised second life as the remodeled Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. Not only has its inside/outside layout started drawing numerous people doing their own inner reflection and outward glancing, but the structure has also drawn the …

Johnson Architecture hires Michael Schmidt as intern architect

Johnson Architecture has hired University of Tennessee graduate Michael Schmidt as an intern architect. Previously, Schmidt served as a student intern for Johnson Architecture, starting in 2018. “In Michael’s time with us as an intern, we valued his attitude and aptitude,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “As he moves into practice, we all look forward to …

VIP Knoxville: Old World + Contemporary

From VIP Knoxville, May 2020. Daryl Johnson and Polly Fisher remember the day they first saw the house they now call home. “We had looked everywhere,” said Daryl, owner and principal architect at Johnson Architecture. “We hadn’t really thought about Holston Hills, but our realtor told us about this house.” “It was a snowy day in February,” recalled Polly. “We …

Johnson Architecture project Marble Hall earns AIA East Tennessee merit award

Johnson Architecture has earned recognition for a third time for its reimagining of Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. The East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the company with a merit award on May 1. Johnson Architecture received the distinction in the category of renovation and restoration for its work on the historic chapel. AIA East Tennessee …

VIP Knoxville: Retirement destination

From VIP Knoxville, April/May 2020. Indiana natives Dawn and John Skeens never dreamed they’d be living in Tennessee. “When we started thinking about what retirement might look like, we figured we’d end up in Florida like everybody else,” said Dawn. “But then we asked ‘what might give us a different pace? And a milder winter?’” “Moving here is the best …

Johnson Architecture project Chesapeake’s West earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award

Chesapeake’s West, designed by Johnson Architecture, has earned a 2020 Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchids Award for the transformation of a tire center into a modern, nautical dining experience. Award winners were announced at a ceremony Feb. 25. To accomplish their vision, the owners, Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, collaborated with longtime partner Johnson Architecture to artfully remake the cinderblock building …

Knox.biz: 40 under 40: Emily Haire of Johnson Architecture is a creator at heart

From Knox.biz, January 2020. Johnson Architecture is bringing up more than buildings. The company’s rising star, Emily Haire, is quickly becoming one of the top project designers at the firm. The 34-year-old project architect joined Johnson in 2011 as an intern and rose to the top because of the creativity and dedication she brings to the job every day. Click …