Johnson Architecture President Jeff Williamson has been named among VIP Knoxville’s 50 Under 50, a feature recognizing leaders who are making a meaningful impact in our community. “Jeff represents the kind of leadership that makes both our firm and our profession stronger. He leads with integrity, purpose, and a genuine commitment to the people around him.” – Daryl Johnson, JAI …
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 hired Simone Hashmi as an intern architect. “We’re pleased to have Simone join our team,” said Jeff Williamson, president of Johnson Architecture. “She has already built a strong foundation, and we’re excited to support her as she continues to develop her career and we know she’ll be a great addition to our team.” Hashmi earned a Master …
Johnson Architecture will partner with Safe Harbor Development to provide experiential thematic design for The Play District: Powered by Hasbro, which will offer indoor family fun inspired by iconic Hasbro brands in Pigeon Forge. “Designing memorable places is at the heart of what we do,” said Jeff Williamson, president of JAI. “We’re excited to partner with Safe Harbor to create …
Johnson Architecture has named principal architect and partner Jeff Williamson president of the full-service architecture and interior design firm located in South Knoxville. Daryl Johnson, who has led the company since its founding in 1994, will continue to serve the firm and its clients as founding partner and creative director. “One of my greatest honors is mentoring other architects, and …
Johnson Architecture earned two awards from the American Institute of Architects’ East Tennessee chapter for new housing construction for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and a design project for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. “It is always an honor to be recognized by our peers for our vision and efforts,” said Daryl Johnson, founder, president and …
Johnson Architecture has been named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list. The full-service architecture and interior design firm is among just ten architectural firms in Tennessee that made the list and one of only 400 recognized across the United States out of 20,000 evaluated. “It’s always rewarding to realize a client’s distinct vision for their home …
From VIP Knoxville, September 2025. As Director of Administration at Johnson Architecture, Inc., Heather Overton plays a pivotal role in ensuring the firm runs with precision and a people-first mindset. Overseeing business operations, human resources and accounting for a talented team of architects and designers, she focuses on streamlining processes so her colleagues can devote more time to their craft. …
Johnson Architecture has hired John Koelsch as a project manager with a focus on the firm’s healthcare projects. “John’s experience with the intricacies of healthcare facility design will prove beneficial to our team as well as existing and new healthcare clients,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “His skill in listening to client needs, then navigating through …
By Jeff Williamson When I was a student, our cafeteria doubled as a stage, assemblies were held in the gym, and everyone had a locker—along with a combination they struggled to remember. Those spaces were purely functional, offering little more than a place to learn the basics and move from one class to another. Fast forward to today, and the …
