We are excited to welcome five talented interns to MHM’s [on]SITE program! Each is a student at the University of Tennessee in the Architecture or Interior Architecture program.

Pictured left to right: Shakori Carpenter, Callie Walmsley, Anna Shoemaker, Jack Bradford, and John Hamilton.

MHM recognizes the importance of investing in the future of our profession. To that end, we are excited to introduce our new [on]SITE (Student Intern Training and Experience) program, which is designed to provide incoming student interns with a unique and rewarding experience. Our interns this summer will channel their curiosity about all things design practice through their [in]SITE office events, an [re]SITE research project, and [off]SITE field visits.

Through this program, MHM is promoting opportunities for student interns to understand the capacity of our industry and the breadth of our reach. Each of our interns has been assigned an [over]SITE mentor who will help guide them, answer questions, and build relationships. MHM mentors will act as a liaison between our interns and the rest of the firm – building relationships that they will carry with them past this summer experience. The [off]SITE schedule will encourage our interns to build relationships within the larger community beyond our front doors. Our interns will visit project sites, civic events, and local board and committee meetings to seek out the value of a designer’s role as a practicing professional, including elements of construction administration, organization involvement, and industry awareness.

The [re]SITE research project is grounded in our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and ethical design practices. We believe that research is an essential component of the design process and that it provides a valuable opportunity for us to explore new ideas, develop new skills, and deepen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our profession. By equipping our interns with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives needed to become leaders in the field of architecture and design, we hope to promote the growth of thought leaders in our community. Throughout the duration of this program, MHM interns will collaborate with our design team on research projects that explore the future of architecture and design. This should include emerging technologies, sustainable design practices, and user-centered design in order to build out an engaging project relevant to both practice and larger speculative issues.

Join us on social media to see the vibrancy our interns bring to the office this summer as they document their experiences.

Home Federal Bank before the renovation.

May celebrates National Preservation Month, and presented its annual Preservation Awards in a ceremony at the Emporium on May 18, 2023. The event acknowledges PEOPLE SAVING PLACES, honoring a wide range of preservationists and projects in our city and around the East Tennessee area. MHM is proud to announce that recently received the Preservation Stewardship Award at this event.

The Preservation Stewardship Award recognizes those who have ensured the ongoing preservation of a historic building through long-term care and continuous ownership for a minimum of ten (10) years.

Home Federal Bank of Tennessee has owned the building at 517 Market Street, which houses administrative offices, since 1960. To provide excellent services to its clients, the building underwent an extensive restoration including updates to the interior and a restoration of the exterior façade. The restoration also included an extensive structural analysis - and new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems were implemented. MHM is honored to be part of bringing this historic project back to life.

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MHM was proud to have four projects nominated at the 44th Annual Orchid Beautification Awards. Since 1979, has presented the Orchid Beautification Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings, public art, and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape.

We are excited to announce that the University of Tennessee’s Zeanah Engineering Complex received an Orchid in the category of New Construction, the mural at the  received an Orchid in the Public Art category, and the Maker Exchange won the Bright Spot Award from the City of Knoxville.

MHM was honored to also have the Marriott, the Maker Exchange, and Home Federal Bank nominated for the category of Redesign/Reuse. Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients.

McCarty Holsaple McCarty has promoted Cameron Bolin, AIA, CPHC, LFA, LEED Green Associate to Associate. Cameron joined the MHM team in 2021 as a Project Architect/Manager. He is a registered Architect and serves on the AIA East Tennessee Board of Directors, the City of Knoxville’s Design Review Board, and the COK Façade Improvement Design Review Committee. In addition to Cameron's involvement with MHM’s Sustainability Committee, he is certified by PHIUS (Passive Building Institute) as a Passive House Consultant and received his Living Future Accreditation from the International Living Future Institute.

MHM is proud to announce that the was the only middle school project nationally to receive a citation award for design.

The project is based on a desire to integrate technology and hands-on making with core academic subjects. It offers students a variety of spaces to collaborate, innovate, and explore.

“Everything is filled with natural light. I felt like I wanted to study in those spaces and be in those spaces.”

— 2022 Jury

The plan offers flexible spaces for changing curricula and technologies. A new entrance establishes a front-to-back, two-story spine along the existing building, putting the library on full display. The space features a deep gray wall of books with sliding whiteboards. Penetrating this wall, the building is organized by placing labs and maker spaces to the perimeter with a common core featuring storage, offices, and a broadcast studio. Outside, patio spaces are used for study, shop, and robotics.

Sustainability goals were achieved through enhanced envelope performance for new walls, high-efficiency glazing with vertical sunshades, local materials, and higher-efficiency systems and lighting. Bright greens are a playful twist on the school’s colors, and the interiors reflect an attitude of creative whimsy, which is at the core of the facility’s design.