KNOXVILLE SUNSPHERE WELCOME CENTER

 

Sunsphere WELCOME Center

COMPLETION YEAR:
2024

LOCATION:
Knoxville, TN

SIZE:
935 SF

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
McCarty Holsaple McCarty (MHM) served as the architect for the renovations to Knoxville’s iconic Sunsphere, including the design of the new third-level Welcome Center. The refreshed space enhances the visitor experience with expanded retail, improved wayfinding, and updated interiors that honor the structure’s original design.

A key feature of the project is the new entrance canopy with integrated solar panels, a nod to the 1982 World’s Fair theme, “Energy Turns the World.” Inside, a newly added circular skylight offers visitors a fresh perspective of the Sunsphere, blending modern elegance with its historic legacy.

MHM is proud to help carry the Sunsphere into the future, ensuring it remains a cherished landmark for generations to come.