From Imagine a Place podcast, August 2026. By Maria VanDeman, Director of Design Strategy & Host of The Imagine a Place Podcast This was not just another panel about design or the workplace. It wasn’t stuffy, formal, or forced. It was a group of people coming together around a part of life that is foundational to so many of us, yet …
Johnson Architecture has been selected as Architect of Record for the Women’s Suffrage Museum – Events & Cultural Center, joining the team working to create what will become the world’s largest museum dedicated solely to women’s suffrage. Planned for 706 and 708 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, the museum will transform two historic properties into an immersive destination centered …
We’re excited to see First Creek at Austin featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Affordable Housing News, recognizing the collaborative effort behind one of Knoxville’s most transformative mixed-income housing communities. The cover story highlights Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and the partnerships that helped bring First Creek at Austin to life. Through thoughtful planning, strategic investment, and high-quality design, …
From Atlanta Style & Design, Summer 2025. For years, Susan and Bill Varner had been keeping an eye on idyllic land on the Tennessee River. Formerly farmland, Arcadia Peninsula had been divided into a small number of unique estate lots in Knoxville, Tennessee. “We used to boat by the tract of land; Bill really wanted to build there,” says Susan …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
