Orchid Beautification Awards are presented by each year for buildings and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape. MHM is proud to have 5 projects nominated for the 2019 Orchid Awards in the New Architecture, Redesign/Reuse, Restaurant/Café/Bar/Brewery Categories.

Ken and Blaire Mossman Building

Gibbs Middle School

Greater Knoxville Dermatology

Hardin Valley Internal Medicine & Urgent Care

Bliss Clothing Store & Cruze Farm Ice Cream (Miller’s Building)

We are thrilled to see at the University of Tennessee open its doors. Starting in 2008, this two-phase project was designed as a Joint Venture between BMa and MHM, collaborating with both local and national consultants.

The 250,000 sf project boasts an abundance of student lounge and meeting spaces, a new food court and recreation area, as well as a 1,000 person ballroom and a state-of-the-art auditorium which also seats 1,000. 

One of the most notable design elements in the project is a custom glass chandelier crafted by a local sculptor and designed to represent the iconic UT torch. You can see how this tradition was brought to life in featuring our own Doug McCarty.

MHM is extremely pleased to announce that Haley Zimmerman and Steven Whitmore have passed their licensing exams and become Registered Architects in the State of Tennessee.  Both Haley and Steven are graduates of the University of Tennessee’s College Architecture and Design and have been with MHM since their graduations.  Haley’s project experience includes The Tennessean, Webb School of Knoxville and Knoxville Pediatric Associates Foothills Clinic.  Steven has been significantly involved in Gibbs Middle School, ETSU Fine Arts Building and the State Street Parking Garage.

Take a look at these stunning snowy photos of a few of our projects on Gay Street. Bliss/Tori Mason Shoes and Cruze Farm opened their doors earlier this year and we completed the Tailor Lofts condos in 2014.  We are proud to be associated with these businesses and their contribution to the revitalization of downtown Knoxville. 

MHM was delighted to receive the prestigious Honor Award for their work on Elkmont Exchange Brewery & Eating House at the annual AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Gala! The dynamic facade of the new brew pub acts as a symbol of new life for this quickly emerging, progressive neighborhood. Congrats team!