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Monday, February 24, 2025

Cole (’08) Named to Volunteer 40 Under 40 

Joseph Cole (’08) learned about the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s architecture program from his ACE mentor, Jeff Holmes (’95), as a high school student in Nashville, Tennessee. As a child, Cole would pillage through property…
Joseph Cole, a Black man wearing a patterned button-up with a blue blazer and glasses, stands in front of a colorful wall piece.

Friday, February 21, 2025

KnoxNews Names Staats (‘09) to 40 Under 40 

The summer after his sophomore year at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Architecture and Design, Joey Staats (’09) was preparing to return home to West Virginia. However, his now-wife, Melissa (’08), encouraged him…
Professional headshot of Joey Staats, a white male, wearing a gray sweater over a checkered collared shirt and beige pants, seated against a plain white background with a relaxed, approachable expression.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

2024: A Year in Review 

2024 was a year powered by boundless energy of creativity, collaboration, and community. From exploring global design perspectives to celebrating the achievements of our talented students and alumni, every moment was a testament to the…

Monday, November 18, 2024

Aydelott Recipient Investigates Eroding Architecture 

As the son of a Naval officer, fifth-year student Joseph Hanlon’s life has been shaped by the water. Even before applying to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to pursue a degree in architecture, he considered…
Joseph Hanson, 2024 Aydelott Award recipient

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

McDaniels, Prado Elevate Art and Agriculture in Wisconsin’s Farm/Art DTOUR 

The expansive farmlands in Sauk County, Wisconsin, have long been a symbol of the rural Midwest, but this month, they were also the setting for a unique fusion of art and agriculture. As a part…

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Architecture Alumni Shine in AIA East TN ADU Design Competition 

AIA East Tennessee announced six winning designs in its design competition, focusing on accessory dwelling units, with five of six finalists being alumni of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s School of Architecture. ADUs—commonly known as…
Backyard of a house with an accessory dwelling unit.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

TK Davis Retires After 30 Years: A Legacy of Design and Civic Engagement 

Professor Thomas (TK) Davis was, it seems, born to be an architect. As a young boy, lying in bed with the nightlight on, he’d imagine his bedroom furniture as buildings in a city. “One of…
Gary Gaston, left, with Marleen Davis, center, and TK Davis.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Graduate Architecture Students Place in ACSA Timber Student Competition 

Anna Grace Calhoon and Rupan, second-year graduate architecture students in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s School of Architecture, were awarded third place in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture’s 2024 Timber in the City:…
A model of 'Knox Yards' by Anna Grace Calhoon and Rupan. The image is close up on the design's liminal track and interstitial meeting points.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Architecture Class of 2027 Families Unite to Honor Gerber Family with Endowment 

“Jeff and Marla's incredible generosity not only made an exceptional architectural education possible for our daughter, but also alleviated financial pressure for our family. We are deeply grateful, and their gift has inspired us to…
Jeff and Marla Gerber, in focus, hug and smile. They receive applause from Brian Broyles, far left, and Craig Jackson, left, and Pamela Treacy, far right.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

College Welcomes Javier Sánchez, JSa, as BarberMcMurry Endowed Professor 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Architecture and Design welcomes Javier Sánchez, HFAIA, founding partner and principal of JSa, as the 2024 BarberMcMurry Endowed Professor. In 1996, Sánchez founded JSa, a leading architecture practice…
A view of the MMAC Juan Soriano Museum, featuring a modern, minimalistic concrete building. The museum is surrounded by a tranquil water feature and lush, tropical vegetation, with a large sculpture visible in the foreground. Photo by Rafael Gamo.

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