The Holston building has been a staple in the fabric of downtown Knoxville since 1913. JAI partnered with the owners of two commercial floors of The Holston to renovate, restore and preserve the spaces for a high-end restaurant and retro cocktail bar, Vida and The Vault, respectively, that opened in January 2021. The luxurious entertainment and dining venues showcase special …
Selected through a competitive, developer-led team process, JAI worked closely with the developer, contractor and school board to create a model school that was delivered for more than $2 million less than the conventional design-bid-build method. The state-of-the-art K-5 school accommodates 650 students; planned expansion can accommodate 800 students. The site design separated vehicular and pedestrian traffic and included sporting …
Blackberry Farm, an exclusive Relais & Chateaux resort community situated at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has been a cherished client for JAI since 1999. Carefully sited in a tree-lined meadow at the edge of Blackberry Farm’s picturesque property, the Wellness Center & Spa offers seasonal, farm-inspired spa treatments as well as a range of fitness …
The office building’s form features a structural steel skeleton with brick and precast façade construction. The building includes walled office floor plans on both floors, breakrooms, restrooms for each tenant, class “A” office finishes, data rooms per floor and an outdoor break area. Parking is available for 65 employees and visitors. The design was completed in 2017.
The Old Town Main Street-themed center succeeds in creating an industrial image that complements a brewery. JAI provided full design and construction document services for the project. Interior finishes include wood timbers, corrugated metal and stained concrete.
Lakeshore Park comprises 185 acres in the heart of Knoxville along the Tennessee River and provides countless opportunities for visitors to play, rest and relax while providing views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The park draws thousands of visitors each year to experience its rolling hills, river and mountain views and historic overlooks. Marble Hall, originally constructed in 1958, served …
JAI worked closely with the owner to provide three Wild Wing Cafe locations in Powell, Farragut and Johnson City and a patio addition at the Powell location.
The JAI team led the design and master planning team for 59 residential units located on a 4.5-acre site in Flemington, New Jersey. In the downtown district, 60% of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as the town that held the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial in 1935, Flemington has had little significant development on its …
The design of the school needed to be full of life and seamlessly organized to meet the client’s vision. The entries, main gathering spaces and enclosed classroom corridor are flooded with natural light. Student nodes and gathering spaces are intended to foster interaction and learning. The Public Building Authority retained JAI to master plan a 34-acre parcel of land in …
This private residence, located in a planned community along Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, is intended to be a forever home for the client couple and their family as the couple nears retirement. Designed with family gatherings and lake views in mind, those entering the stone-clad cottage are greeted with immediate views of the water. Passing through an entry …
