Studio Four Design Inc. of Knoxville has been chosen to design and oversee the next phase of renovations of Thompson-Boling Arena at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
The project, including construction, is valued at $15 million. Design work will begin immediately.
“We couldn’t be more excited,” said Stacy Cox, S4D president. “We were involved in the first major renovation of Thompson-Boling Arena several years ago and are excited to continue our relationship with UT on this next phase of the work.”
The renovations will include improvements to men’s and women’s locker rooms, upgrades to restrooms, concourse improvements, mechanical and electrical upgrades and a new roof.
While for many the economy has lagged, Studio Four Design has been growing almost continuously. The firm has done work in 17 different states. Local projects include the award-winning Three Rivers Market, Altar’d State stores nationwide, Knox County’s new Karns Senior Center, the Joan Cronan UT Volleyball facility and a variety of churches across the area.
“Our slogan is ‘Design Matters’, and we truly believe that,” said Cox. “We spend a lot of time with our clients on the front end to understand what they want and need in order to develop a design solution that delivers the needed results. It makes a real difference.”