Johnson Architecture, Inc.

Our Historic Kern’s Bakery project is featured in Preservation Magazine published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation! Read the story here below. We’re always excited to help breathe new life into historic properties that preserve the character of our community.

“At the end of my career, as I look back and reflect, I want to know that I was an integral part of the creation of built environments that withstood the test of time.” We’re proud to call VP and Principal Architect Joey Staats a colleague. Congrats on being named to the Knoxville News Sentinel 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.

Learn how JAI Founder and President Daryl Johnson discovered his interest in architecture and came to Knoxville from New Jersey in this profile from teknovation.biz’s Tom Ballard.

The Morningside Room at RT Lodge is in excellent company in Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC’s list of seven Southern hotel bars worth a stay. We’re proud of our work alongside interior designer Stephanie Sabbe and the project management team at MDS Land Project to create a warm, inviting space that complements the lodge and its natural surroundings. The list: https://lnkd.in/e7ta6HFF About the project: https://lnkd.in/emAg_x2Z

Thank you to the readers of Cityview Magazine for voting JAI top at commercial architecture in the 2024 Best of the Best poll. Check out our online portfolio, and let’s talk about your next project. https://lnkd.in/e2NXVGyT

We’re celebrating staff architects Emily Haire and Michael Schmidt for successfully completing the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE) to become fully licensed. We are thrilled to congratulate these architects who offer so much dedication and talent to our clients. Emily and Michael are creative and skilled designers and are incredible assets to the firm.

JAI's project, First Creek at Austin Phase 1, has won a national housing award for project design. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) lauded the KCDC redevelopment for the holistic approach, inclusion of community input, preservation of culture and more. We love to see how intentional design improves lives and communities.

We’re pleased to announce that JAI scholarships have been awarded to 6 students in the UT College of Architecture and Design for the 2024-2025 school year to help enhance their educational experiences. We believe it’s an honor to support the next generation of architects and designers who will lead the future of the industry. Read more about the scholarship design and recipients:

JAI earned the Honor Award from AIA East Tennessee for the rehabilitation of our South Knoxville headquarters. It is always gratifying when our vision and work is recognized. Plus, we're thrilled to contribute to the vibrant South Waterfront district.

We were so pleased to support the 2024 CAK Warrior Shootout as the golf ball sponsor. It was a great day of golf and fellowship, which raised nearly $100,000 for Christian Academy of Knoxville. The JAI team included Steve Turner, Mike Riordan, Jeff Williamson and Chris Avans.