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Johnson Architecture has hired University of Tennessee graduate Rachel Smith as an intern interior architect. “It’s always rewarding to add an aspiring architect to our team,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “As Rachel’s journey moves from
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American Society of Landscape Architects in North Carolina recognizes Johnson Architecture, IBI Placemaking for Cherokee Cultural Corridor plan
Jun. 29, 2020Johnson Architecture, along with project partner IBI Placemaking, recently earned an award in North Carolina for the Cherokee Cultural Corridor Master Plan. The master plan, which outlines the growth and development of Cherokee, North Carolina, the tribal lands of the
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Johnson Architecture hires Michael Schmidt as intern architect
Jun. 10, 2020Johnson Architecture has hired University of Tennessee graduate Michael Schmidt as an intern architect. Previously, Schmidt served as a student intern for Johnson Architecture, starting in 2018. “In Michael’s time with us as an intern, we valued his attitude and
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Johnson Architecture project Marble Hall earns AIA East Tennessee merit award
May. 06, 2020Johnson Architecture has earned recognition for a third time for its reimagining of Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. The East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented the company with a merit award on May 1. Johnson Architecture
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Johnson Architecture project Chesapeake’s West earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award
Feb. 28, 2020Chesapeake’s West, designed by Johnson Architecture, has earned a 2020 Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchids Award for the transformation of a tire center into a modern, nautical dining experience. Award winners were announced at a ceremony Feb. 25. To accomplish their
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Johnson Architecture and The Christman Company earn preservation award for $10 million renovation of First Presbyterian Church
Nov. 15, 2019Johnson Architecture and The Christman Company have earned an East Tennessee Preservation Award for the $10 million renovation of the historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown Knoxville. The architectural and construction firms combined considerable experience working on historic properties for
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Johnson Architecture promotes Heather Overton to director of administration
Oct. 19, 2019Johnson Architecture has promoted Heather Overton to director of administration to oversee business and management operations. Overton, who joined the firm in 2009 as a business development assistant, will handle invoicing, tracking of accounts payable and receivable, and coordination of
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Johnson Architecture names Jeff Williamson as partner
Sep. 19, 2019Jeff Williamson has been named a partner at Johnson Architecture, a firm founded in 1994 that provides architecture, planning and interior design services for facilities of all types. “Jeff’s level of achievement, expertise, and impact on Johnson Architecture is remarkable,”
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Johnson Architecture project The Showroom at Five Points earns Keep Blount Beautiful award
Jun. 19, 2019The Showroom at Five Points, designed by Johnson Architecture, has earned a 2019 Keep Blount Beautiful BRAVO! Award for the redesign and reuse of the historic structure. The winners were announced June 6 at a luncheon in Maryville. To bring
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Johnson Architecture names Shehara Hapuarachy project architect
Jan. 08, 2019Johnson Architecture has named Shehara Hapuarachy a project architect following successful completion of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Hapuarachy has worked with a variety of clients and projects since joining the firm in 2016, including Blackberry Farm, Clayton-Bradley STEM Academy,
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