We’re excited to share that MHM received three awards at the 2025 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Gala held on Thursday, October 2, 2025!
The Athens PreK-5 School was honored with the Citation Award for Interior Architecture. In collaboration with Design Innovation Architects (DIA), the team designed around the innovative concept of two schools under one roof. This 1,340-student facility maintains two independent schools through separate primary and intermediate wings connected via a “Knowledge Avenue.”
The Mobile Art Gallery received the Honor Award for New Construction. Designed for Knoxville’s Arts & Culture Alliance, this mobile “pop-up” gallery brings art directly into the community through adaptable, low-cost installations built by volunteers.
The SEED BLOCK project was recognized as the Gala’s Choice Winner for the Housing ETN Single Stair Design Competition. This six-story, mixed-use prototype for Knoxville’s infill lots combines sustainable design and Net-Zero Energy goals to create a replicable model for livable, affordable urban housing.
It was a fantastic evening celebrating the creativity and dedication of the design community in the heart of the Old City. We’re proud of our team for bringing these projects to life and grateful to be recognized alongside so many talented peers.