Three Rivers Market, a cooperative market in North Knoxville, needed a larger space to accommodate its growing member base and carry out its mission. Originally operating from 2,500-square-foot home turned commercial space, the owners envisioned a renovated space that would help address the food desert condition in North Knoxville while maintaining materials original to the site and complementary to the buildings around it. The completed building incorporates a ribbon of glass that separates new walls from the floating roof, inviting the warmth of natural light inside. The exposed structure and materials are celebrated for their texture, resiliency, and economy.
The new Three Rivers Market offers an expansive gathering area, affectionately known as the “lunchroom,” a welcoming “front porch,” a side patio for outdoor dining, and up-cycled bike racks and bike repair station. Even canine friends were considered with the design of the “barking lot” under the front canopy, where dogs can rest on pillows and hydrate while their owners shop.
Brian Nicholson, AIA, LEED AP
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