Construction continues on The University of Tennessee Engineering Services Facility. In collaboration with SmithGroup out of Detroit, MHM designed this new 230,000 SF facility to contain flexible laboratory spaces, laboratory support spaces, general purpose classrooms, student spaces, innovation labs, maker spaces, and administrative spaces. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art instructional, research and development spaces for the Department of Nuclear Engineering and multiple other programs for freshman, undergraduate and graduate students of the College of Engineering.

In collaboration with the Christman Company as Construction Manager, two MHM projects were honored by the Associated General Contractors at the Build Knoxville 2019 Awards. The University of Tennessee Student Union, designed as a joint venture with BMa, is a 395,000 SF building which houses the largest auditorium on campus, meeting spaces and ballroom, offices, recreation, retail and dining facilities, among other spaces.  BMa-MHM utilized a contemporary approach to Collegiate Gothic design for the facility, paying equal tribute to UT's heritage and its promise for the future. The other project to receive recognition was the State Street Garage.  Designed to expand over time, the building recently added two additional parking deck levels, and is structured to accommodate still an additional structure above the top level in the future.  In association with the addition, a glass-covered pedestrian bridge now provides connectivity to Gay Street.

Four MHM projects have been nominated for the 2020 Orchid Awards! The University of Tennessee Student Union, KUB Engineering Building, The Daniel, and the Randy Tyree Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park are each up for an Orchid presented by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. These awards acknowledge projects that help to beautify our city, and we are honored to be included as nominees!

MHM was honored to celebrate Mayor Madeline Rogero as the recipient of the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award at the 2019 Awards Gala. We are proud to support this great organization during the year through leadership and volunteering at various events. We look forward to continued support for this wonderful community resource!

You can learn more about the Community Design Center on their or by watching a short video .

The annual AIA Tennessee Conference was held in Knoxville this summer. The MHM team was an integral part of the conference, providing event volunteers, organizational leadership, and project spotlights. Three MHM projects were featured on the tour, including our office, the UT Student Union, and the Ken and Blaire Mossman Science Building.

MHM was once again recognized as an AIA Tennessee EP (Emerging Professional) Friendly Firm. We are proud to have been recognized for this award since its inception in 2017, and will continue to offer exemplary support and opportunities for Emerging Professionals to grow in our profession.