Updates

  • We welcome KiAna Clark to the JAI team as an interior designer. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in interior architecture and design with a minor in historic preservation.
  • We’re thrilled to see construction starting on The Armory, a new entertainment and restaurant venue in Downtown Maryville. Congratulations to developers Massey Development and David Shanks on today’s exciting groundbreaking. #maryvilletn #downtownmaryville #restaurant #bowling #rooftop #architecture #interiordesign
  • Say hello to our 2023 summer interns! 🌞😎 KiAna Queener has accepted a full-time interior design position with our firm after graduating in May from @utchattanooga, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in interior architecture and design and a minor in historic preservation. She graduated high school from the Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences and ran cross country at @clevelandstatecc before completing her education at UTC. In the past, she has served as an after-school care and summer day camp counselor at the @ymcachattanooga. Dexter Gladney Jr., the first recipient of the Johnson Architecture Scholarship at the @utkcoad, is spending his second summer at JAI. He assists in the design process for commercial and residential spaces across East Tennessee, conducts research and assists with project deliverables. He has served as a @utksga senator and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity president at the University of Tennessee. Morgan Doherty also is spending her second summer with us. She is an architecture and design student at @utknoxville, where she is a teaching assistant. The Knoxville native is on track to graduate in May 2024 and spent the first five months of 2023 studying abroad in Rome. This summer, Morgan has been an integral design team member for an exciting new project we’re working on at Dollywood. Morgan’s interests outside of work include volunteering at @museknox, a children’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) museum. Each of you make the JAI team better!
  • Join us in welcoming Gabrielle Howard to the JAI team! Gabrielle is our new intern architect and landscape architect with an advanced education and experience in master planning and conceptual design. Her stellar time management and communication skills – along with her diligent work ethic – make her the perfect addition to JAI. Welcome, Gabrielle! 👋 #johnsonarchitecture #newhirespotlight
  • Happy Fourth of July from your friends at Johnson Architecture! 🇺🇸
  • From intern to full-time member of the firm, JD Schumacher is JAI's newest intern architect! JD worked with us over the past two summers as an intern while studying at @utkcoad. He is adept in architectural visualization and digital modeling and is a valuable asset to our clients and team. 🤝 Welcome, JD!
  • We’re excited to present schematic renderings of the Kituwah Mound Interpretive Center, a very special project we’ve been designing for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Known as the “Cherokee Mother Town,” Kituwah is the site of original Cherokee settlement nearly 10,000 years ago. As described by @ebcichiefsneed, this open-air classroom and pavilion will “serve as a space for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to gather for cultural events, fellowship, and engage in educational opportunities for both current and future generations.” #easternbandofcherokeeindians #ebci #kituwahmound #kituwah #cherokeenc
  • Here’s to a great weekend! Walls are taking shape at our new office and we can’t wait to have this downtown Knoxville view right out our window. #southknoxville #knoxville #downtownknoxville #skyline #architecture #interiordesign
  • Join us in welcoming Debbie McCarter to the JAI team as intern architect. Debbie has considerable experience in commercial, residential and hospitality projects. She is a true people person and loves collaboration. Welcome to the team, Debbie! 👏 #johnsonarchitecture #newhirespotlight
  • First Creek at Austin Phase 1 has been awarded a Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Award in the New Architecture category! JAI served as the architect on this @kcdccommunity, which is located less than one mile east of downtown Knoxville on the 23-acre site of the former Austin Homes. The site is being redeveloped over multiple phases to increase available affordable housing units, add public outdoor spaces, and provide a link between east Knoxville and downtown. Phase 1 includes 105 living units across various densities ranging from townhomes to mid-rise apartments. The development also features a community room, fitness center, structured parking, and a playground. @keepknoxvillebeautiful @partnersdevelopment @corporatecec @ibi_group @genslerchicago #architecture #design #jai_designed_multifamily #urbandesign #masterplan #downtownknoxville #knoxville
  • Vida and The Vault have been nominated for a @keepknoxvillebeautiful Orchids Award in the redesign & reuse category! JAI was honored to provide architectural design for the Pan-Latin restaurant and cocktail bar and work alongside owners Jim and Lori Klonaris, interior designer @skballardcontractinteriors and contractor @jenkinsandstiles to preserve and repurpose this historic space. @vida_knoxville #architecture #jai_designed_restaurant #adaptivereuse #restaurantdesign
  • Check out the February issue of @vipknoxville for a feature on this historic riverfront home, including its new JAI-designed pool house. Featuring quarry cut fieldstone, slate roofing and intricate wood trim details, the pool house perfectly complements the historic home. Link in bio for more information. #architecture #residential #jai_designed_residential #pool #poolhouse #architecturephotography
  • We welcome KiAna Clark to the JAI team as an interior designer. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in interior architecture and design with a minor in historic preservation.
  • We’re thrilled to see construction starting on The Armory, a new entertainment and restaurant venue in Downtown Maryville. Congratulations to developers Massey Development and David Shanks on today’s exciting groundbreaking. #maryvilletn #downtownmaryville #restaurant #bowling #rooftop #architecture #interiordesign
  • Say hello to our 2023 summer interns! 🌞😎 KiAna Queener has accepted a full-time interior design position with our firm after graduating in May from @utchattanooga, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in interior architecture and design and a minor in historic preservation. She graduated high school from the Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences and ran cross country at @clevelandstatecc before completing her education at UTC. In the past, she has served as an after-school care and summer day camp counselor at the @ymcachattanooga. Dexter Gladney Jr., the first recipient of the Johnson Architecture Scholarship at the @utkcoad, is spending his second summer at JAI. He assists in the design process for commercial and residential spaces across East Tennessee, conducts research and assists with project deliverables. He has served as a @utksga senator and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity president at the University of Tennessee. Morgan Doherty also is spending her second summer with us. She is an architecture and design student at @utknoxville, where she is a teaching assistant. The Knoxville native is on track to graduate in May 2024 and spent the first five months of 2023 studying abroad in Rome. This summer, Morgan has been an integral design team member for an exciting new project we’re working on at Dollywood. Morgan’s interests outside of work include volunteering at @museknox, a children’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) museum. Each of you make the JAI team better!
  • Join us in welcoming Gabrielle Howard to the JAI team! Gabrielle is our new intern architect and landscape architect with an advanced education and experience in master planning and conceptual design. Her stellar time management and communication skills – along with her diligent work ethic – make her the perfect addition to JAI. Welcome, Gabrielle! 👋 #johnsonarchitecture #newhirespotlight

JAI adds Clark as interior designer

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JAI adds Howard as intern architect and landscape architect

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JAI adds Schumacher as intern architect

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JAI adds Clark as interior designer

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JAI adds Howard as intern architect and landscape architect

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JAI adds Schumacher as intern architect

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JAI adds McCarter as intern architect

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Johnson Architecture earns international brick award for UT dining hall project

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JAI-designed First Creek at Austin Phase 1 earns beautification award

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Ryan joins Knox Heritage board

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Hicks, Corbett join AIA East Tennessee board

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Bowen leads Dogwood Arts board

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Retrofit Home: A Lakehouse Reclaimed

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VIP Knoxville: Terrific Transformation

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Retrofit Magazine: Vida and The Vault

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Johnson Architecture gets ‘a round of a-paws’ for K-Town Kennel

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Johnson Architecture names Staats as partner

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Johnson Architecture project Marble Hall earns statewide AIA Tennessee award

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Johnson Architecture grants first scholarship to University of Tennessee student

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Get to Know: Ryan Orr

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Shopper News: See the uncovered history that won First Presbyterian Church a preservation award

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Johnson Architecture and The Christman Company earn award of distinction for preservation and renovation of First Presbyterian Church

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Johnson Architecture adds Ryan Orr as intern architect

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Johnson Architecture project Vida and The Vault earns East Tennessee Preservation Award

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Johnson Architecture names Jeremiah Corbett project architect

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Retrofit Magazine: Marble Hall and Pavilion

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Knox.biz: If new projects are any indication, could Gay Street be ready for a second renaissance?

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Johnson Architecture establishes scholarship at University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design

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Johnson Architecture-designed Tennessee Valley Primary Care earns construction award

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USA TODAY: From staggered hours to automatic doors, how offices might look different amid the pandemic

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American Society of Landscape Architects in North Carolina recognizes Johnson Architecture, IBI Placemaking for Cherokee Cultural Corridor plan

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Shopper News: Lakeshore Park chapel wins architects’ award

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Johnson Architecture hires Michael Schmidt as intern architect

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VIP Knoxville: Old World + Contemporary

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Johnson Architecture project Marble Hall earns AIA East Tennessee merit award

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VIP Knoxville: Retirement destination

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Johnson Architecture project Chesapeake’s West earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award

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Knox.biz: 40 under 40: Emily Haire of Johnson Architecture is a creator at heart

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Get to Know: Michael Schmidt

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Get to Know: Jeremiah Corbett

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Johnson Architecture and The Christman Company earn preservation award for $10 million renovation of First Presbyterian Church

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25th Anniversary celebration

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Johnson Architecture promotes Heather Overton to director of administration

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Get to Know: Brian Pittman

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Johnson Architecture names Jeff Williamson as partner

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Shopper News: New treasures uncovered in Knoxville’s first church founded over 200 years ago

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Get to Know: Joey Staats

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Get to Know: Jimmy Ryan

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Get to Know: Kelley Hicks

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VIP Knoxville: Summer Reverie: Hope and Mark Ingram’s Lakeside Retreat Taps and Creates Memories

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Get to Know: Rebecca Ware

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Get to Know: Kelly Reynolds

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Get to Know: Josh Biden

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Johnson Architecture project The Showroom at Five Points earns Keep Blount Beautiful award

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Get to Know: Kevin Brown

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Get to Know: Emily Haire

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Get to Know: Heather Overton

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News Sentinel: Hand drawing in architecture is still a sacred, if less used, skill

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Get to Know: Jeff Williamson

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Get to Know: Brandy Hatmaker

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Get to Know: Linda Mollica

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Get to Know: Colleen Riordan

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Get to Know: Rick Friel

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Get to Know: Eric Bowen

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Get to Know: Daryl Johnson

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WTNZ-TV: New Year’s Resolutions – Home Improvements

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Shopper News: Lakeshore Park chapel now award-winning public space from Knox Heritage

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Johnson Architecture surpasses Light The Night fundraising goal

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Johnson Architecture project Marble Hall earns East Tennessee Preservation Award

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Johnson Architecture adds Jeremiah Corbett as intern architect

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Johnson Architecture’s Heather Overton earns Pellissippi State alumni award

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Johnson Architecture project earns Award of Distinction for Marble Hall

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Johnson Architecture donates design of new facility for Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue

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Johnson Architecture founder Daryl Johnson named to Jackson Memorial High School Alumni Hall of Fame

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Knoxville News Sentinel: He thought he had a pulled muscle. But a routine test found a near-fatal blood cancer

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Johnson Architecture earns Merit Award in Masonry for Maryville College’s Anderson Hall

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Johnson Architecture earns preservation award for Anderson Hall project

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Johnson Architecture supports Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Knoxville News Sentinel: Pat Summitt clinic’s design keeps Alzheimer’s patients in mind

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Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway Restaurant design plays up view

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Johnson Architecture names Joseph Staats staff architect

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Brian Pittman joins Johnson Architecture

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Johnson Architecture project earns Award of Distinction

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Johnson Architecture celebrates rising star Emily Haire during Architecture Week

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