Size: 10,000+ square feet
Scope: Adapting a 100-year-old factory to become a nonprofit contemporary arts center.
Challenges: Remediation to address contamination on site; demolishing and reconstructing roof and floor systems while keeping masonry intact; salvaging and reusing all masonry material
Features: New addition featuring artists’ studios; dormitory/living space for artists in residence; art galleries
Accolades: New Blue Construction received the BRIC Award for Excellence in Construction Renovation from the Association of General Contractors for this project. Phase One is in the books, and Stove Works has become a very visible anchor of the expanding South Chattanooga community.
Architect: Elemi Architecture
Photographer: Stefanie Rawlinson Photography
Video: Creative Revolver
