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Born out of a "mania" for architecture, archimania is an open studio of collaborative designers interested in improving the built environment. It is located in downtown Memphis Tennessee’s South Main Historic Arts District. Since the firm’s inception in 1995, progressive, sustainable, and contextual design has remained at the core of its work. Led by Todd Walker, FAIA[1] and Barry Alan Yoakum, FAIA,[2] archimania has become a fixture at the podium of the Memphis, Tennessee, and Gulf States AIA awards.[3]

In 2006, the firm gained national exposure when it won the architectural design competition[4] for Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion. Conservation Hall is a 14,000 square foot subterranean meeting and dining facility located under the front lawn of the Governor’s mansion. It was part of First Lady Andrea Conte’s effort to repair and renovate the antiquated Tennessee Residence.[5] Conservation Hall seats 160 people for state dinners or events. The centerpiece of Conservation Hall is the glass-walled oval atrium and courtyard that opens to the sky.[6]

archimania continues to receive national recognition with articles in the Architectural Record,[7] [8] [9] Architect Magazine,[10] and even websites like Archdaily.[11]

archimania remains humble and gives back to the local community. Most recently Todd and Barry donated their time and services to a local faith based nonprofit called Habitat for Hope. It is a wooded retreat that assists families with children battling cancer in Memphis' world class children's hospitals, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.[12] HFH provides free housing to these families during their short and sometimes long stays in Memphis.


References

  1. ^ commercial appeal news june 16 2009
  2. ^ AIA Practicing Awards
  3. ^ Commercial Appeal, March, 21 2010
  4. ^ TN Gov First Lady news releases view
  5. ^ TN Gov First Lady executive restoration
  6. ^ commercial appeal news September 29 2009
  7. ^ architectural record, construction projects-healthcare 06 Christ Community
  8. ^ architectural record, construction projects-transportation 08 Park It Here
  9. ^ architectural record, construction projects-multifamily housing 08 GE5
  10. ^ architecture magazine residential projects-house proud
  11. ^ Archdaily 30517 SkyCottage archimania
  12. ^ Commercial Appeal, April 18 2010 At barn families will find a haven
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