Aubrey’s

Hospitality

Aubrey's restaurant exterior at dusk, featuring illuminated signage, outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas, and a modern architectural design, showcasing the work of GAE Architecture + Design, commercial architects based in Knoxville, TN.

Aubrey’s in Lenoir City represents a fresh take on a well-established local brand. GAE Architecture + Design partnered closely with the owner to help evolve Aubrey’s updated brand standards, creating a design approach intended to carry forward into future locations while staying true to the restaurant’s roots.

Modern restroom interior featuring dual vessel sinks, illuminated mirror, deep blue tiles, and botanical wallpaper, designed by GAE Architecture + Design for Aubrey's in Lenoir City, TN.
Interior of Aubrey's restaurant in Lenoir City, featuring a modern bar with pendant lighting, warm wood tones, and a lively dining atmosphere, designed by GAE Architecture + Design, showcasing the updated brand identity.
Interior view of Aubrey's restaurant in Lenoir City, featuring a modern bar area with deep blue walls, illuminated pendant lighting, and a blend of warm wood tones and contemporary seating, designed by GAE Architecture + Design, showcasing the refreshed brand identity.
Interior view of Aubrey's restaurant in Lenoir City, featuring deep blue upholstery, warm wood tones, and modern pendant lighting, designed by GAE Architecture + Design, showcasing a blend of contemporary style and established brand identity.

The design builds on Aubrey’s long-established brand colors, using them as the foundation for a refreshed interior palette. Deep blues were introduced through paint, fabrics, and tile, balanced with warm wood tones, new upholstery, and board-and-batten wall detailing to create a welcoming and comfortable dining environment.

Lighting and ceiling elements were treated as focal points within the space. A central wood soffit paired with accent pendant lighting anchors the dining room, while curated seating selections reinforce the updated design language. Together, these elements establish a refreshed interior direction for Aubrey’s — one that feels familiar to longtime guests while setting a clear standard for future locations.

Project Details

Location: Lenoir City, Tennessee

Project size: 7,422 sq ft

Owner: Aubrey's Inc.

Contractor: Christopoulos & Kennedy

Completion date: 2025