JAI was engaged to design and renovate the tribal foods distribution center and tribal foods cannery center. The client wanted a space to provide nutritious food resources, support and guidance and to eliminate food insecurity in the Cherokee community. The demolition of a 4,000-square-foot building and construction of a two-story, steel-framed 12,000-square-foot-addition helps to meet the expanding needs of the …
With St. Patrick’s congregation outgrowing its existing church, JAI provided a plan that provides growth opportunities for all the church’s services. Worship, education, administration and ministries areas were all out of space. By developing a compatible design, JAI incorporated the existing architectural vocabulary of sloped shingled roofs and stained glass and matched brick color and detail.
The Maryville Municipal Center features three levels that are home to multiple services and departments for the city. The building houses the City Council chamber; large multi-purpose room for community functions; City of Maryville administration; finance; codes; engineering; central police; and a fire station. The Fire Hall is located on the main level of the facility and features 20,355 square …
With its position on top of a rock bluff, this vacation cabin takes full advantage of a 360-degree view of Norris Lake in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Designed with a “fishing camp” concept, the layout is organized around a “dog trot” exterior connector, attached to which are bedrooms and a screen porch/observation tower with a fire pole exit. The exterior connector …
In 2015, construction began on a three-story addition to Jewelry Television’s (JTV) existing West Knoxville facility. The project includes 28,500 square feet of executive-level areas, including offices, conference and entertainment spaces, and a 7,300-square-foot roof deck and bar. The site also received upgrades of additional parking and a guest entrance plaza featuring planters, seating areas and an infinity pool with …
This prototype location in Turkey Creek features open ceilings, eclectic colors and comfortable surroundings to create a casual dining experience.
In 2002, Sullivan’s leased the 1920s Trotter Building for its downtown Maryville location. JAI added a custom canopy and carved out a patio at street level for an outdoor dining experience. The client wanted a sophisticated, yet energetic interior to appeal to young professional clientele in Maryville. The rich texture of the original brick walls became a backdrop for a …
Ruby Tuesday sought to renovate a former gas station/furniture store in downtown Maryville into a restaurant, meeting space and fitness facility for its employees. JAI worked with longstanding client Ruby Tuesday to develop a unique, exceptionally detailed and unexpected interior with a very complementary exterior facade and landscape. Employees working at the company’s headquarters could walk east one block to …
A digital agency wanted an office that reflected its culture: where southern charm meets the wild west. Because the location was formerly an architectural office, much of the existing conference rooms and open collaborative spaces lent themselves well toward the agency’s working culture. However, the suite needed updating to align with the youthful and edgy persona. Lay-in ceilings were removed, …
JAI was tasked by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to design a space to honor their original Cherokee Mother Town mound. In an effort to respect the long-time history of the area the project site was limited to only the boundary of an existing farming shed on the property. The designed Kituwah Interpretive Center is comprised of two …
