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 …
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 …
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.
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.
USA TODAY: From staggered hours to automatic doors, how offices might look different amid the pandemic
From USA TODAY, July 27, 2020. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It’s difficult to say whether they’ll be permanent, but experts agree life in the office will come with some changes as businesses adjust to the pandemic in a way that, well, works. The pandemic has led to speculation that the open office layout is gone for good. But many businesses are …
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 …
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