Arboreal
Mixed use concept within Knoxville’s abandoned infrastructure
Second Year Graduate Architecture Studio | Taught by Maged Guerguis | Fall 2022
open atrium invites customers inside
Gay Street frontal section
outdoor arboretum breaks urban norms
Restore and reawaken
Downtown Knoxville’s urban fabric contains many abandoned places.
Arboreal aims to renew the urban landscape by bringing green space to the street level and inviting all inside to experience Gay Street in a brand new way.
Site Program
Rooftop Bar
Residential
Office
Retail & Dining
Dining & Retail
first floor plan
interior atrium, a unique structural setting
third floor plan
interior support model
arboreal structural concept
support model
elevations
site current condition - abandoned credit union
downtown model