Taggart Building on WBIR’s Live at Five

Rooftop Garden in North Knoxville 5-26-09

By any measuring stick, Knoxville does not contain a high concentration of cutting edge architects or designers. Don’t get me wrong, there are a few groups whose projects I adore, but the vast majority of new or renovated structures are, to be kind, conservative. And since architects are one of the primary idea movers in the building industry, Knoxville has not embellished the sustainability movement.

Until now, the only Green Roofs in the Knoxville free market were Caraba’s faux plants and a few residential pioneers. As WBIR reported today on Live at Five, the Taggart Building has begun installation of Knoxville’s first usable commercial green roof. Leasers  of The Studio will have private use of the Green Roof for breaks, lunches, or meetings.

So the question is asked ‘How much is a creative work environment worth to you and your employees?’ Maybe nothing, maybe everything.  It depends on your philosophy.

Office Space Available

A complete remodel of one of the 2nd floor spaces has yielded a 1,800 sq ft open form office space with private access to a 900 sq ft Green Roof for employee and customer enjoyment. This office loft space overlooks the future courtyard.

By investing on the front end with roof structure that would span long distances, an environment with only one interior load bearing wall exists. This allows the resident an unlimited selection of floor plan options. Office space comes complete with ADA bathroom, shower and kitchen.

The space is furnished with almost all necessities and will require very little capital investment, if any, to start-up. Can’t afford a large space and only need a desk? We have answers for that as well with our co-op office space starting as low as $325/month.

COMING SOON!

WHY HATE WHERE YOU WORK? Almost every workspace has the exact same thing in common, a lifeless environment void of the very things we cherish at home: fresh air, light and natural surroundings. Why does the dichotomy of quality at home and work exist? It doesn’t have to. Come and check us out, we think you will share our opinion.

UPDATE: News Sentinel Article 4/20/09!

UPDATE: WBIR report on 5/17/09!

Renovation is underway for the rebirth of an old building on the corner of Fairmont and Broadway. This Art Moderne building which was built in the mid-1920s was the former home of Pete Moore Appliances and several others. Serving as a haven for homeless people and showing significant wear from lack of care over the past 20 yrs, the building was awarded a 2005 Onion Award for its dilapidated appearance by Keep Knoxville Beautiful.

The newly named Taggart Building is being reinvented by MiLand Properties whose intent is to develop a neighborhood hub for living and working with an emphasis on sustainable living and modern design. The old front parking lot is being ripped up. A courtyard will take its place with enough green area to relax with friends or schedule events. A bus stop area will be provided at the front of the building for downtown KAT bus riders to rest and secure their bikes.

Currently, two spaces are available for lease/purchase. The first is a large dwelling on the second floor overlooking the courtyard. The second is office space with private access to Knoxville’s first commercial Green Roof. Ample parking is located at the rear of the building.