With a new year comes new projects, and 2019 is no exception. First, we started the year off with a huge grand opening. Phase II of the University of Tennessee’s Student Union on UT’S Knoxville campus. A build that was nine years in the making. The new Student Union is roughly 400,000 square feet and contains a 30-foot tall torch … Read More
A few weeks ago, I walked into a recently renovated hospital and only one word popped into my head, “Wow!”. That got me thinking; what are truly the “wow factors” that make a project spectacular? As designers, architects, general contractors and facilitators of commercial spaces, we are all looking for the perfect flare to take our projects to the next … Read More
Clement Hall is a dormitory on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Built in 1956 the structure then accommodated 236 students. An expansion in 1963 upped its capacity to 450. Today, Clement Hall houses 698 students on 8 floors in double occupancy suites. We assisted with the remodel of this historic University of Tennessee building which was completed in 2015. When architects, Adams Craft Herz Walker, planned the revamp of the residence hall, they wanted to modernize the design. However, they faced a … Read More
Design sets the tone for any environment. The right auditorium seating changes the way concertgoers enjoy a performance or the way a community experiences a sporting event. Likewise, high-quality wall panel systems unify style, structure, and brand identity in key spaces such as corporate, education, and healthcare facilities. Before implementing a design, however, it’s imperative to understand how that vision … Read More
