In 2018, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) engaged Gensler and JAI to develop a master plan to upgrade the Austin Homes site for residents and improve neighborhood connectivity while respecting the site’s history and identity. Located just east of downtown Knoxville, Austin Homes redevelopment is a catalyst for East Knoxville community revitalization. With various densities of residential development ranging from …
Working closely with the developer, Realty Trust Group, JAI became involved in all aspects of the project, including site selection and development, programming, design and general contractor selection. The 32,000-square-foot, $8 million general practitioner clinic for Tennessee Valley Primary Care, part of Summit Medical Group, features 48 exam rooms, in-house laboratory and X-ray facilities, physical therapy and ample staff support …
The vacation retreat in a mountain community at Blackberry Farm features an open, airy interior accented with wood walls in a variety of finishes and honed black granite surfaces. The cabin includes three bedrooms, an office, and large, open living and dining areas. The exterior is a combination of horizontal and vertical siding.
Located along the Delaware River in historic Frenchtown, New Jersey, the master plan set a new standard for density of single-family homes and duplexes while maintaining the historic fabric of a quiet town. On property that was once a Superfund site that had been cleaned up and delisted in the 1980s, JAI, along with Melillo & Bauer Landscape Architects, developed …
The Armory brings new life to a familiar site in downtown Maryville, replacing a deteriorated former National Guard armory with a new dining and entertainment destination. The design draws inspiration from the original building, closely following its form and proportions while introducing new spaces for gathering, dining, and recreation. The 27,400-square-foot venue combines a restaurant, bars, private event space, and …
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 …
Part of a premier non-rental, luxury development in East Tennessee, The Estates at Norton Creek brings contemporary amenities and innovative designs to the rustic charm of old-world mountain cabins. As master architects for this sprawling, 3,000-acre residential community nestled adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, JAI developed design guidelines, site amenities and a number of private vacation homes. …
A destination attraction, visitors sometimes struggled to find Zoo Knoxville. JAI, a longtime partner of Zoo Knoxville, got creative to change that. A 75-by-25-foot gateway sign was designed to reflect Zoo Knoxville’s colorful branding. The eye-catching signage, visible from the interstate, can’t be missed and assures visitors they’re headed in the right direction. The playful sculpture with lighting and complementary …
The 407: Gateway to Adventure in Sevierville is an entertainment and retail complex designed to create an immersive experience for visitors and residents. JAI collaborated with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on a master plan for the 200-acre development, which is near the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also includes shops, restaurants, themed …
The Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America quickly outgrew its former dining hall at Camp Buck Toms, a 700-acre camp on Watts Bar Lake. The new Pat & Joe Johnson Dining Hall increases service to 460+ Boy Scouts per shift, with a new expanded kitchen and power upgrades. The project includes an approximately 12,240-square-foot, one-story dining …
