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 …
JAI worked with James Beard Award-winning Chef Joseph Lenn to achieve his vision for a relaxed fine dining restaurant in downtown Knoxville’s historic Daylight Building. Featuring a dramatic open kitchen with a wood-fired grill and oven, the restaurant’s long, narrow space was transformed into a series of warm, intimate environments using varied ceiling heights and color, creating beautiful views both …
JAI was tasked by a development group to reimagine the former Ruby Tuesday headquarters building, prominent in downtown Maryville, into a 52-room boutique hotel. Based on the building’s roots as a bank, the exterior design was inspired by the original Art Deco lobby, with a mid-century materials palette of black steel, white marble, wood accents and glass. A cantilevered valet …
A new 50-acre site allowed the growing church to relocate and expand its facilities. The design of the campus-site master plan with its mission style church doubled the size of the existing 500-seat facility. To accommodate St. Thomas’ needs for growth and community ministries, Phase II of the master plan included a two-story parish center designed to provide large and …
Located on the Parkway and alongside the west prong of the Little Pigeon River, an existing chain restaurant was upgraded to accommodate a new seafood concept. By applying glazing and metal panels to the exterior, expanding riverfront dining options and fully renovating the interior, this formerly dated restaurant has emerged as a Gatlinburg hotspot.
The Cocke County Partnership received a grant through the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to develop a growth plan for Hartford, Tennessee, and subsequently issued a request for qualifications for a development plan. CRJA-IBI Group was retained to assemble a team that included Johnson Architecture and Sizemore Group to facilitate a charrette workshop. During the two-day …
