As summer comes to a close, we want to recognize the talented group of interns who spent the season learning, collaborating, and contributing alongside the MHM team.
Representing architecture and interior architecture programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, our interns brought fresh perspectives, creativity, and plenty of enthusiasm to the studio. We’re grateful for everything they contributed this summer and excited to see where their education and careers take them next!
Standing, left to right: Ava Peavy, Tate Brock, & Krista Watts. Seated, left to right: David Dunn, Landon Parker, & Claire Williams.
Krista Watts
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Bachelor of Architecture, Fifth Year
Fun Fact: Krista is an avid hiker and backpacker who also enjoys rock climbing, playing bass guitar, painting, and giving old clothes a second life through upcycling.
Claire Williams
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture, Fourth Year
Fun Fact: Claire practices yoga in her free time and hopes to eventually become an instructor.
Tate Brock
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Bachelor of Architecture, Fifth Year
Fun Fact: On the weekends, you’ll often find Tate searching antique stores and woodshops for inspiration and materials for his next furniture-building project.
David Dunn
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Master of Architecture, Second Year
Fun Fact: A former Stanford University rower, David remains active in the sport as an assistant coach for Atomic Rowing in Oak Ridge and a member of East Tennessee’s rowing community.
Landon Parker
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Master of Architecture, Class of 2027
Fun Fact: Landon loves Knoxville’s outdoor scene and urban trails. His interests in travel and design have also taken him to places like Marfa, Texas, where he studied the work of artist Donald Judd.
Ava Peavy
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Program: Bachelor of Architecture and Design, Rising Fifth Year, Minor in Interior Architecture
Fun Fact: Ava studied abroad twice—spending three weeks in Italy and three months in Finland. She is also a member of Kappa Delta and an AOT!
Thank you, Krista, Claire, Tate, David, Landon, and Ava, for a great summer! We’ve enjoyed having you as part of the MHM team and appreciate the energy, curiosity, and creativity you brought to the studio. Best of luck as you head back to school—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.