James Lawson High Schools wins AIA Middle Tennessee Merit Award

James Lawson High School was given a merit award that the 2023 AIA Middle Tennessee Design awards ceremony.

AIA Middle Tennessee honors the remarkable work that architects are doing in our communities. Judges commented on the "impactful design that situates itself well into the existing landscape. The design driven sustainability is inspiring for future educational campuses."

The new James Lawson High School in Nashville sets a precedent for design and sustainability in secondary education across Tennessee. Spanning 310,000 square feet over 3-stories, the school blends into the landscape, transforming site challenges into solutions that enhance learning and athletic environments while catering to the needs of the school curriculum.