Johnson Architecture has named Joseph Staats a staff architect following his successful completion of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Staats, who joined Johnson Architecture as an intern architect in 2015, works on various projects, including Tiger Forest at Zoo Knoxville, MacAllan Ridge resort development in the Smokies, Lakeshore Park and several custom residential projects. Prior to joining Johnson Architecture, Staats …

Experienced architect expands firm’s residential, commercial capabilities After architect Brian Pittman was diagnosed with two types of cancer in 2013, he reflected on a fulfilling 20-year career comprising diverse commercial projects. He also realized he wanted to pursue his passion – designing homes. “If I had died on the operating table, I wouldn’t have accomplished what I wanted,” Pittman said. …

Maryville College’s Anderson Hall recognized by East Tennessee Historical Society The East Tennessee Historical Society has awarded Johnson Architecture an Award of Distinction for the firm’s restorative design of Anderson Hall at Maryville College. The honor was presented as part of the society’s Awards of Excellence Program.

Johnson Architecture in Knoxville is spotlighting Emily Haire, one of its rising stars, as part of National Architecture Week. Haire works as an intern architect for the firm and helps manage prestigious projects, such as Lakeshore Park, a multi-tenant office building in Maryville and several custom residential projects. A graduate of the University of Tennessee in 2008, Haire is a …