Elkmont Exchange
Elkmont Exchange
YEAR:
2017
LOCATION:
Knoxville, TN
SIZE:
10,000 SF
AWARDS:
AIA East Tennessee Honor Award - Renovation/Restoration (2018)
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Award - Restaurant/Cafe/Bar/Brewery (2018)
The City of Knoxville Equity Award (2018)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Elkmont Exchange project took a neglected property on one of Knoxville’s most prominent arteries and created a landmark for the city. The triangulated wood screen wall applied to the outside was inspired by the original Elkmont topography. The warm, dynamic design turned an existing, non-descript, CMU building into an attractive icon for North Knoxville.
The exterior patio, terraces, and landscaped entrances displayed custom firepits, treetrunk tables, and metal water features. These elements brought a stylish urban garden experience into the heart of the city.
The interior had a casual sophistication that embodied modern rustic refinement. While the building, beer, and food were fabulous, the project was designed to serve a larger purpose for Knoxville.
PHOTO CREDIT:
Finch Photography