Archimania

archimania is a collective of architects and designers in downtown Memphis, Tennessee’s South Main Historic Arts District. The collective was founded in 1995 and is led by Todd Walker, FAIA,[1] and Barry Alan Yoakum, FAIA.[2]

archimania is ranked 13th in design in the US, according to Architect Magazine's annual Top 50 ranking.[3] They work to advance progressive architecture within and beyond their Southern region,[4][5][6][7] viewing each project as an opportunity to lead their community's understanding of the built environment and the value of thoughtful design.[8] They attribute much of their success in design to starting each project with a "visioning charrette" process that helps to begin the important partnership between client and architect.[9]

Honors and awards

Two of archimania's projects recently won International AIA Religious Art and Architecture Design Awards/IFRAA, with one being an Honor Award.[10][11] Their design for Memphis Teacher Residency also recently received The Architect's Newspaper, 2017 Best of Interior - Workplace Design Award.[12] Two of archimania's projects were recognized as 2016 World Architecture News (WAN) award finalists.[13] The design collective has garnered more than 150 AIA awards, dominating recent local and statewide architecture awards' programs.[14][15][16][17] They won the architectural design competition[18] for Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion,[19] and Architectural Digest recognized this project as one of "10 Amazing Examples of Subterranean Architecture."[20]

Leaders in Sustainability

archimania designed the state of Tennessee’s first Net-Zero building, a $3.2 Million welcome center that opened in July 2017.[21][22] The collective is designing a net-zero office by retrofitting two mid-century office buildings. Construction has also begun on a net-zero case study house called civitas, which has been instrumental in allowing the archimania team to demonstrate to clients their knowledge about net-zero, and its viability in Memphis.[23]

archimania designed the first LEED for Homes residence in Tennessee designed and owned by an architect.[24] They have also designed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver and Gold certified buildings per USGBC's criteria. One of the primary goals of archimania's LEED Gold certified Conservation Hall project, at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion (spearheaded by First Lady Andrea Conte), was to encourage energy-efficient operation and minimize its environmental impact.

Notable projects

References

  1. ↑ Bailey, Jr., Tom (16 June 2009). "Innovative Memphis architect quite a fellow Walker joins select few with AIA honor". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Weber, Cheryl (11 July 2008). "House Proud: What architects learn about their profession and themselves by designing their own abode". Architect Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "The Top 50 Firms in Business, Sustainability, and Design". Architect. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  4. ↑ "Hattiloo selects archimania to design 'statement' theater in Overton Square", By Tom Bailey Jr. Posted April 24, 2012
  5. ↑ "Engaging architecture: Top honors go to archimania..." By Tom Bailey Jr. Originally published 12:00 a.m., April 1, 2012
  6. ↑ "Archimania snags top architecture honors, Marty Gorman wins Gassner Award" By Cassandra Kimberly. Posted April 5, 2009
  7. ↑ "Memphis firm dominates statewide architecture awards". Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  8. ↑ "AD Interviews: Archimania". ArchDaily. 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  9. ↑ "Bonding With the Client, Before Starting on a Design". Architect. 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
  10. ↑ "2017 International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture - Faith & Form". Faith & Form. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Religious Art & Architecture Design Awards". www.aia.org. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  12. ↑ "Here are the winners of Architect's Newspaper's 2017 Best of Design Awards - Archpaper.com". archpaper.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  13. ↑ "WAN Awards". www.wanawards.com. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  14. ↑ "AIA Tennessee celebrates excellence in design with 2017 awards". Archinect. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  15. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  16. ↑ "Highest awards go to Memphis architecture firms". Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  17. ↑ "Memphis firm dominates statewide architecture awards". Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  18. ↑ "Architect Chosen for Conservation Hall Project". Tennessee.gov. 22 September 2006. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  19. ↑ Bailey, Jr., Tom (21 March 2010). "American Institute of Architects Memphis honors renovation, innovation". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  20. ↑ Wisniewski, Katherine. "10 Amazing Examples of Subterranean Architecture | Architectural Digest". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  21. ↑ "www.architectmagazine.com/practice/what-it-takes-to-go-net-zero_o". www.architectmagazine.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  22. ↑ "www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2015/10/05/state-begins-construction-on-futuristic-new.html". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  23. ↑ "www.architectmagazine.com/practice/what-it-takes-to-go-net-zero_o". www.architectmagazine.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  24. ↑ "SkyCottage / archimania". ArchDaily. 2009-07-30. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  25. ↑ http://archimania.com/projects/cultural/ballet-memphis/
  26. ↑ Locker, Richard (29 September 2009). "Memphians planned governor's mansion change: Architects envisioned underground spaces". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  27. ↑ "SkyCottage / archimania".
  28. ↑ http://archimania.com/projects/cultural/live-garden/
  29. ↑ http://archimania.com/projects/cultural/hattiloo-theatre/
  30. ↑ http://archimania.com/projects/cultural/blues-hall-fame/
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