This timber frame structure in Calhoun’s Village, originally completed in 1985 for retail use, was renovated in 1996 by JAI for use as a brewery and restaurant. In 1999, JAI provided a glass and screen enclosure renovation for the existing exterior patio.
This Blackberry Mountain residence blends an old English cottage vernacular with a clean, modern East Tennessee style to develop a timeless mountain retreat. Stone quarried from Blackberry Mountain becomes a grounding exterior material, contrasting with dark metals and steel. Slate roofing, exposed heavy timber, and cedar shingles offer added interest and texture. From the home’s motor court, guests are led …
Anderson Hall, the oldest building on Maryville College’s campus and home to the bell tower depicted in the school’s logo, needed a complete restoration. JAI took conscious care to maintain the building’s historic character while providing modern amenities. Originally constructed in 1870 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, Anderson Hall is synonymous with Maryville College. …
The University of Tennessee selected JAI to design a new, state-of-the-art dining facility that is the anchor and hub of student life for the West Campus Redevelopment project. The project pairs the client’s directive of a collegiate gothic architectural vocabulary with progressive food preparation strategies to support a 1,200-seat dining hall, campus bakery, Chick-fil-A restaurant and a convenience store. Rocky …
JAI had the opportunity to assess multiple facilities at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) for adherence to code compliance and accessibility issues. After a thorough evaluation of 10 buildings across campus, entrances to eight buildings underwent renovations. During the evaluation process, the project expanded to include the design and construction of a new Campus Quad in an area previously used …
The Central Hotel, originally built in the late 1800s on the public square in Sevierville, Tennessee, has been transformed into a boutique hotel. The original frame building burned in 1923 and was rebuilt in 1938. Today, the renovated Central Hotel echoes the rich history of Sevier County. President Roosevelt stayed at the hotel on his trip to dedicate the Great …
Historic Kern’s Bakery is an adaptive reuse project in Knoxville, Tennessee, that is home to Kern’s Food Hall, where visitors can shop, eat, drink and enjoy outdoor community spaces. It was important for the architectural design to retain as much of the historic charm of the 1931 industrial building as possible. In addition to the original 70,000-square-foot structure, a 4,000-square-foot …
After losing the original log home to a fire in 2011, the owners wanted to recreate and enhance their lake property with a new home composed of the reclaimed materials of three 1800-era East Tennessee barns. The existing barns were thoroughly documented, disassembled and stored. The structural oak frame of an 1850s barn was reassembled to create the main roof …
First retained in 2002, JAI has worked with Radio Systems Corporation to continually accommodate the expansion of its multi-faceted corporation. The project included a three-story, 34,000-square-foot expansion and renovation for the 29,000-square-foot existing space for a look that blends together, creating a campus-like environment in conjunction with existing properties, PetSafe Village and PetSafe Park. The new and renovated office space …
JAI was asked by Sevier Heights Baptist Church to develop a new SHBC North Campus: a contemporary worship facility in a former grocery store. Having previously worked together on the master plan of its main campus, JAI developed the satellite facility that features a sanctuary, children’s classrooms and a large lobby and gathering space with coffee bar, café tables and …
