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First Lady Andrea Conte wanted to address all these issues at once rather than try and fix them over an extended period of time. Her goals for the project were threefold: To better manage official functions at the Tennessee Residence, to protect the historical integrity of the property and the surrounding neighborhood, and to encourage energy-efficient operation and minimal environmental impact. |
First Lady Andrea Conte wanted to address all these issues at once rather than try and fix them over an extended period of time. Her goals for the project were threefold: To better manage official functions at the Tennessee Residence, to protect the historical integrity of the property and the surrounding neighborhood, and to encourage energy-efficient operation and minimal environmental impact. |
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The [[Memphis]] based architectural firm, [[archimania]],was selected to design what was to be named Conservation Hall. In direct response to the three goals set by the first lady, archimania proposed the construction of an underground formal dining/gathering space in the front yard of the Tennessee Residence<ref>commercial appeal September 29, 2009</ref>. Conservation Hall was completed in the spring of 2010. It is a 14,000 square foot meeting room capable of seating 160. It brings the Tennessee Residence up to modern standards for State receptions and dinners. The centerpiece of Conservation Hall is the glass-walled oval atrium and courtyard that opens to the sky. Although controversial in the early phases, the finished product has been lauded by many. It is |
The [[Memphis]] based architectural firm, [[archimania]],was selected to design what was to be named Conservation Hall. In direct response to the three goals set by the first lady, archimania proposed the construction of an underground formal dining/gathering space in the front yard of the Tennessee Residence<ref>commercial appeal September 29, 2009</ref>. Conservation Hall was completed in the spring of 2010. It is a 14,000 square foot meeting room capable of seating 160. It brings the Tennessee Residence up to modern standards for State receptions and dinners. The centerpiece of Conservation Hall is the glass-walled oval atrium and courtyard that opens to the sky. Although controversial in the early phases, the finished product has been lauded by many. It is [[LEED]]-Certified.(The first in the nation) |
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The Tennessee Residence is the only Govonor's home in the United States to boast an underground gathering space. |
The Tennessee Residence is the only Govonor's home in the United States to boast an underground gathering space. |
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Revision as of 14:58, 22 April 2010
The Tennessee Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Tennessee and his family. This mansion was built for the William Ridley Wills family in 1929; the state purchased it in 1949 and it has served as the home of Tennessee's governors since then.
The first renovation since the Tennessee Residence was purchased by the State in 1949 was completed in the Spring of 2010. First LadyAndrea Conte has spearheaded this project since her husband Phil Bredesen, was elected to the office of Governor of Tennessee.
Until the renovation work actually began in 2005, the Tennessee Residence was still heated and cooled by an antiquated hot and cold water radiator system. The original slate roof leaked, causing moisture issues inside the residence. Ceiling and wall plaster thoughout the Residence had many cracks, which lead to the unsafe condition of having peeling lead based paint.
Two other major issues were the lack of ADA accessibility, as well as adequate formal dining/gathering space. The formal dining room only seated 22 people, but state dinners often had more than 50 guests. In those situations, tents were erected on the front lawn along with port-o-let toilets for the guests of state to use.
First Lady Andrea Conte wanted to address all these issues at once rather than try and fix them over an extended period of time. Her goals for the project were threefold: To better manage official functions at the Tennessee Residence, to protect the historical integrity of the property and the surrounding neighborhood, and to encourage energy-efficient operation and minimal environmental impact.
The Memphis based architectural firm, archimania,was selected to design what was to be named Conservation Hall. In direct response to the three goals set by the first lady, archimania proposed the construction of an underground formal dining/gathering space in the front yard of the Tennessee Residence[1]. Conservation Hall was completed in the spring of 2010. It is a 14,000 square foot meeting room capable of seating 160. It brings the Tennessee Residence up to modern standards for State receptions and dinners. The centerpiece of Conservation Hall is the glass-walled oval atrium and courtyard that opens to the sky. Although controversial in the early phases, the finished product has been lauded by many. It is LEED-Certified.(The first in the nation)
The Tennessee Residence is the only Govonor's home in the United States to boast an underground gathering space.
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