Catholic Charities

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Catholic Charities of East Tennessee undertook a renovation of its existing facility following significant fire damage. During planning and repair, the organization used the opportunity to consolidate multiple program services into a single building, bringing immigration services, administrative offices, and the Pregnancy Center together under one roof.

Interior of the Office of Immigrant Services at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, featuring blue walls, a sign, benches, a plant, and a workspace, emphasizing a welcoming atmosphere for program consolidation and improved workflow.
Conference room at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee featuring a large table, blue chairs, a wall-mounted TV, and branding text emphasizing community support.
Interior consultation space at Catholic Charities featuring two women seated on a sofa and chair, decorative wooden wall art, and a central coffee table, emphasizing a welcoming environment for service delivery.

The design process focused on re-evaluating spatial adjacencies and improving workflow between programs. A shared conference and training room was introduced as a central connection point between services.

Interior of the Pregnancy Center at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, featuring blue accent walls, wooden furniture, and a welcoming atmosphere, with a sign indicating pregnancy services and a person walking towards the reception area.

Interior finishes draw directly from Catholic Charities’ branding, using layered blues from the logo paired with warm wood accents and furniture selections to differentiate programs and create a welcoming environment.

  • Conference room at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee featuring a long white table, blue chairs, wooden cabinetry, and a wall with the organization's name and mission statement, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Modern conference room at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee featuring a large white table, blue chairs, wooden ceiling accents, and branding on the wall, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Modern office interior featuring shared workspace with cubicles, wooden desks, and a calming blue color scheme, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN, enhancing workflow for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.
  • Hallway of renovated Catholic Charities facility in Knoxville, TN, featuring office doors, modern finishes, and a person walking, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Interior view of renovated office space at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, featuring modern workstations, large windows for natural light, and warm wood accents, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Office of Immigrant Services interior featuring blue walls, modern lighting, and seating, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Interior view of renovated facility for Catholic Charities in Knoxville, TN, featuring a shared workspace with a woman at a desk and a man walking in the hallway, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN, highlighting improved workflow and service delivery.
  • Cozy interior meeting space at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, featuring two women conversing on a sofa with warm wood accents, decorative wall art, and a central round table, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Interior view of the renovated Pregnancy Center at Catholic Charities, featuring blue accent walls, modern seating, and a welcoming atmosphere, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Pregnancy Help Center and Catholic Charities building exterior in Knoxville, TN, showcasing modern design and accessibility features, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm in Knoxville, TN.
  • Renovated facility of Catholic Charities in Knoxville, TN, featuring modern architecture with white brick exterior, large windows, and landscaped surroundings, designed to enhance service delivery and community support.
  • Catholic Charities building in Knoxville, TN, showcasing modern architecture with layered blue accents, designed and built by George Ewart, a top commercial architect firm, highlighting accessibility and community service integration.

The renovation repaired fire-related damage while allowing Catholic Charities to expand services, improve internal efficiency, and better support volunteers. The Pregnancy Center gained additional capacity, and a dedicated training space now serves both staff and volunteer needs.

Project Details

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Project size: 6,443 sq ft

Contractor: Rouse Construction

Completion date: 2022

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