GAE Architecture + Design

06/04/2026

The transformation is real ✨

The Bishop Law Office renovation transformed a 1,890 sq ft space into a refined executive suite — balancing the warmth of rich leather and dark-stained wood with the crispness of blue-gray accents and ribbed glass. Custom millwork throughout keeps daily function seamless while making space to celebrate what’s been built. A timeless legal setting, updated for today.

06/02/2026

Every space tells a story. For thirty years, this firm has been in the business of telling those stories in the places where people live, work, and gather.

We began as one person’s vision in a small basement studio. We grew through the dedication of a team who cared as much about the work as we did 🤝

We were shaped by clients who challenged us, collaborators who elevated us, and a community that supported us in ways we never took for granted.

Thirty years later, the studio is different. The projects are different. But the belief that brought us here has never wavered.

To the people who helped us hold that belief through every season of this firm: thank you. What we’ve built together is something we could never have built alone 🙌

05/28/2026

When we’re locked in, nobody’s gettin’ through 😎

05/21/2026

Celebrating 30 years of architecture + design, collaboration, and community 🙌

Grateful to our incredible clients and partners who joined us in the office to mark this milestone. Here’s to the spaces we’ve shaped and the future we’ll build together!

05/19/2026

We're proud of our very own Christina Fehr, Interior Designer and Partner here at G*E Architecture + Design, for joining the IIDA Tennessee Chapter Mothers in Design: The Double Shift panel this past Mother's Day! 🙌

Thank you to IIDA Tennessee Chapter for having us and for creating space for the kind of real, unfiltered conversations this industry needs more of.

OFS

05/14/2026

Universal Pizza Company 🍕 in Clinton, Tennessee reimagined their 3,178 sq ft space through strategic planning, intuitive guest flow, and a cohesive material palette.

Designed as a restaurant tenant renovation, the project was completed in 2024 with Christopoulos & Kennedy Construction Inc., creating a modern, brand-driven environment built for both performance and connection.

📸 Nvelop photography

05/12/2026

Our team had a blast celebrating G*E Architecture + Design's 30th anniversary on our annual firm retreat ✨ We're grateful for our amazing team and the decades of work that got us here.

Thank you for hosting us, The Greenbrier!

05/05/2026

The Truth Traveler - Pigeon Forge blends architecture and storytelling into a seamless journey 🚀

From a terminal-inspired lobby to immersive VR pods and a celestial planetarium, each space guides guests through a multi-sensory experience.

Theming & Interior Design: Kingdom Productions, Inc.
General Contractor: George W. Reagan Company
Lighting & Sound: Theme Park AV
Simulation: SimWorks Studios
5D VR Motion Adventure: Mindscape Creative

🎥 Nvelop photography

05/01/2026

We're proud to be working alongside Emerald Youth Foundation as they take a transformative step in East Knoxville — acquiring the Five Points property on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to create a brand-new academic learning center for high school students 🙌

Today we're sharing some early concepts for what this space could become — a college-style facility with a full gymnasium, flexible meeting rooms, and spaces designed to fuel faith, learning, and opportunity, all within walking distance of four neighborhood schools.

This project is a testament to what a community rallied around a shared purpose can accomplish. We can't wait to share more!

04/30/2026

Thirty years ago, G*E Architecture + Design opened its doors in Knoxville with the goal of creating thoughtful, functional spaces while building lasting relationships with the people behind them.

Now, as the firm reaches its 30th year in business, the focus isn’t just on celebrating a huge milestone, it’s on designing what comes next. Head to our blog to learn more about what this means ⬇️

As G*E celebrates 30 years in business, see how the firm’s new six-partner leadership team plans to guide its next chapter in architecture and design.