WATE-TV: Groundbreaking for Grace Performing Arts Center

Construction is underway for Grace Performing Arts Center (GPAC) after a groundbreaking celebration June 8.  JAI is proud to partner with Grace Baptist Church to design the multi-functional facility that will offer arts education in music, dance and visual arts for Grace Christian Academy and Grace Baptist Church. WATE highlighted plans for the facility, designed to nurture creativity, education and …

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 …

Retrofit Home: A Lakehouse Reclaimed

From Retrofit Home, Fall 2022 When something good starts to form amid destruction, it brings with it many emotions—the most powerful of which is hope. On the banks of Fort Loudoun Lake in Louisville, Tenn., a small town just outside Knoxville, sits a sprawling log home reminiscent of a mountain lodge. However, this home has much more personality thanks to …

VIP Knoxville: Terrific Transformation

From VIP Knoxville, November-December 2022. When Jeff and Karen Williamson first saw their home in Sequoyah Hills, Karen immediately loved it. Jeff saw three obstacles: 1) We can’t afford it, 2) Someone’s living there and 3) It’s not for sale. Neither thought the fact that the home would need extensive renovation was an obstacle. The Williamsons, who met in architecture …

Retrofit Magazine: Marble Hall and Pavilion

From Retrofit Magazine, March/April 2021 Marble Hall and Pavilion at Lakeshore Park are highlighted in a feature on repurposed religious facilities across the country. Click here to read the story.

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 …