Shanks Dentistry

Dental

Shanks Family Dentistry building, transformed from a residential structure, featuring a welcoming exterior with modern architectural elements, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.

The Shanks Family Dentistry building transformed an abandoned residential structure into a functional dental office. Located near a local high school, the project reimagined an underutilized property as a healthcare space that fits comfortably within its neighborhood setting.

Dental treatment room at Shanks Family Dentistry, featuring a modern dental chair, computer monitors, and a welcoming design, reflecting the transformation of an abandoned residential building into a functional healthcare space, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
Dental examination room at Shanks Family Dentistry featuring a blue dental chair, modern cabinetry, and advanced dental equipment, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
Interior of Shanks Family Dentistry dental office, featuring a modern treatment area with a dental chair, cabinetry, and decorative elements, designed to create a welcoming atmosphere in Maryville, Tennessee. Designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
Reception area of Shanks Family Dentistry featuring a curved brick counter, modern lighting, and welcoming decor, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.

The project involved a complete rehabilitation of the existing building to meet contemporary healthcare standards and operational needs. Interior spaces were reconfigured to support dental services while creating an environment appropriate for patients of all ages.

On the exterior, the building was refreshed with Arts & Crafts–inspired details to give it a more approachable, residential scale. The result is a healthcare practice that feels familiar and welcoming, reinforcing its connection to the surrounding neighborhood as the business grows.

Project Details

Location: Maryville, Tennessee

Project size: 3,351 sq ft

Contractor: Hickory Construction Inc.

Completion date: 2014