Historic Sequoyah Hills Home
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern bath, laundry area and expanded closet space. The unfinished attic was enclosed to expand living space, requiring reinforcement of the roof structure to accommodate a taller ceiling. A distinct and irregular plaster wall finish was restored and replicated throughout the home, and all electrical and most plumbing were replaced.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the exterior, the brick home was painted while protecting the existing slate roof and copper detailing. The new pool features a luxurious pebble aggregate finish and Pennsylvania bluestone deck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Historic Sequoyah Hills Home
Knoxville, Tennessee
JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features.
Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern bath, laundry area and expanded closet space. The unfinished attic was enclosed to expand living space, requiring reinforcement of the roof structure to accommodate a taller ceiling. A distinct and irregular plaster wall finish was restored and replicated throughout the home, and all electrical and most plumbing were replaced.
For the exterior, the brick home was painted while protecting the existing slate roof and copper detailing. The new pool features a luxurious pebble aggregate finish and Pennsylvania bluestone deck.
JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features.
Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern bath, laundry area and expanded closet space. The unfinished attic was enclosed to expand living space, requiring reinforcement of the roof structure to accommodate a taller ceiling. A distinct and irregular plaster wall finish was restored and replicated throughout the home, and all electrical and most plumbing were replaced.
For the exterior, the brick home was painted while protecting the existing slate roof and copper detailing. The new pool features a luxurious pebble aggregate finish and Pennsylvania bluestone deck.
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Historic Sequoyah Hills Home
Knoxville, Tennessee
Size
7 square feet, renovated
7 square feet, renovated
Completion
2021
Cost
Services Provided
Architectural Design
Key Personnel Test
brian-s-pittman-aia-associate,michael-schmidt-aia-associate
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Knox Heritage Preservation Merit Award, 2023
Address(es)
631 Scenic Drive,Knoxville,Tennessee,37919
Consultant(s)
Studio H Design
Bender and Associates
Reference(s)
Historic Sequoyah Hills Home
Knoxville, Tennessee
JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features.
Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern bath, laundry area and expanded closet space. The unfinished attic was enclosed to expand living space, requiring reinforcement of the roof structure to accommodate a taller ceiling. A distinct and irregular plaster wall finish was restored and replicated throughout the home, and all electrical and most plumbing were replaced.
For the exterior, the brick home was painted while protecting the existing slate roof and copper detailing. The new pool features a luxurious pebble aggregate finish and Pennsylvania bluestone deck.
PROJECT DETAILS
JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features.
Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern bath, laundry area and expanded closet space. The unfinished attic was enclosed to expand living space, requiring reinforcement of the roof structure to accommodate a taller ceiling. A distinct and irregular plaster wall finish was restored and replicated throughout the home, and all electrical and most plumbing were replaced.
For the exterior, the brick home was painted while protecting the existing slate roof and copper detailing. The new pool features a luxurious pebble aggregate finish and Pennsylvania bluestone deck.
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