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We’re honored to be included among Forbes Magazine’s list of the top 200 residential architects in the United States! From the editors:
“The 18-strong firm Sanders Pace was founded in 2002 and, by its own reckoning, has been both witness to and catalyst for Knoxville’s good fortune over the last two decades. Recognized with awards and celebrated in the press, founders John L. Sanders and Brandon F. Pace have created a body of work hewn from Appalachia across the Tennessee Valley and the Smoky Mountains. Its residential work is refined and restrained, and celebrates the rich tones and textures of renewable timber, in particular.”
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In a lecture titled “Past/Present,” Brandon will share stories of Knoxville’s inner-city neighborhoods through a series of projects that illustrate how the social, economic, and cultural circumstances that shaped 20th century development in Knoxville inform the Firm’s design process. The talk will focus on recent public, private, and institutional projects and the historic development patterns that shaped each site.
John Sanders lectures in Omaha as part of the Maple St Construct Lecture Series
The Maple St. Construct Design Lecture Series hosts lectures by nationally and internationally recognized architects, design professionals, creatives, and artists in the historic Benson Creative District of Omaha, NE. On October 10, John Sanders will present a lecture titled “Seeds of Regionalism” where he’ll share stories of preservation and restoration at Little Switzerland, a modern pre-war enclave designed and built by Alfred and Jane West Clauss.
John Sanders and Brandon Pace honored with AIA East Tennessee Gold Medal
Last week John Sanders and Brandon Pace were recognized with the AIA East Tennessee Gold Medal, an honor bestowed upon individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory or practice of architecture and the highest honor given to a member. We’re proud to join a group of individuals who have made such a lasting impact to the architecture of our region. Thanks to Tricia Stuth and Ted Shelton for the nomination, and thanks to the AIA East Tennessee Board for this honor!
Sanders Pace Architecture projects recognized at annual AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Gala
At last week’s @aiaetn gala we were proud to have several of our projects recognized by the jury. The Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park was recognized with an Honor Award and the Downtown Bentonville Workforce Housing project was the recipient of a Citation Award from the jury and the recipient of the Chapter Choice award at the Gala. Our team’s entry into the AIA East Tennessee ADU Competition was also recognized by the Chapter during the event with the Gala Choice Award. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Sanders Pace Architecture honored by Knox Heritage as this year’s Preservationist of the Year
This year’s Scruffy City Soiree will honor 50 years of Knox Heritage and celebrate Sanders Pace Architecture as this year’s Preservationist of the Year on Friday, September 20th.
Sanders Pace Architecture has made significant contributions to historic preservation and revitalization in Knoxville. Some of their notable projects include the rehabilitation of the Candoro Marble Building, preservation efforts at Little Switzerland in South Knoxville, the transformation of the historic Dogan-Gaither Motel into the Dogan-Gaither Flats in East Knoxville, the adaptive reuse of the Dewine Building in North Knoxville (now known as The Press Room), and ongoing preservation work at the Eugenia Williams House in West Knoxville. Their preservation work has been recognized nationally, and with over 100 local, regional, and national design awards, Sanders Pace has established itself as one of the most thoughtful and imaginative firms practicing in the Southeast.
Sanders Pace Architecture recognized by the City of Knoxville during the 9th Annual DBE Awards
The City of Knoxville’s Purchasing Department honored small, women- and minority-owned businesses who conduct business with the City of Knoxville at the 9th Annual Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) Awards ceremony on September 19, 2024 at the Marble Hall Chapel in Lakeshore Park.
Sanders Pace Architecture was recognized with this year’s Partnership Award along with DSCI Construction for work on the new Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Pavilion at Baker Creek Preserve.
Check out the video HERE.
Urban Wilderness Gateway Park featured in The Architect’s Newspaper
Our Baker Creek Pavilion at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park was featured in an article titled “Postcard from Knoxville” which highlights the work Sanders Pace Architecture and PORT Urbanism have contributed to this important and iconic City of Knoxville project.
The 2024 Residential Design Architecture Awards (RDAA) received nearly 500 entries in 11 categories of residential design. This was by far our largest and toughest program yet. With such a large number of entries from the top firms in the country and abroad, the competition was tremendous, and our judges had some very difficult decisions to make. Ultimately, they selected just 25 projects for awards, including one Project of the Year, 6 Honor Awards, and 18 Citation Awards.
Some of the winning projects may be familiar to you, and, indeed, a few have appeared previously in this magazine or have been awarded in other national and local competitions. Previous publication or award status are not disqualifications for entry. Residential projects completed after January 1, 2019 were eligible. It is always our goal that all work be considered on its own merits, regardless of media exposure.
Serving on this year’s judges panel were four talented architects with deep expertise in residential architecture: Oonagh Ryan, AIA, ORA; David O’Brien Wagner, AIA, SALA Architects; Wayne Adams, Barnes Vanze Architects; and Matt Fajkus, AIA, Matt Fajkus Architecture.
The jury reviewed projects at their own pace virtually before gathering for an intense, two-day deliberation over Zoom of the strongest entries. It was an exhilarating and exhausting process, yielding a body of nationally significant and inspiring residential architecture.
We’re honored that Clauss Haus II was selected by the jury to receive a Citation Award in the Custom Period or Vernacular Renovation category!
The Best of Practice Awards commend the overall operations and structures of companies within the AEC community. It’s an ambitious task, yet nevertheless, a jury of experts and professionals guided their reviews based on aesthetic excellence, social impact, and internal culture at the company. This year’s winners not only ticked all the boxes, but they also displayed a commitment to demonstrating studio values through every level of the company, from design language to studio structure. What is preached is what is practiced.
We are grateful to be recognized this year and we thank all of our clients and collaborators who bring our projects to life!
