Candoro’s Next Chapter
This is a guest post by Sean Heiser, I am a graduate intern at the Aslan Foundation as part of a fellowship program through the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Recently I have been researching the history of the Candoro Marble Mill and the surrounding area, and wanted to share some of my thoughts on the historic building.
Candoro Marble Building is the 2022 Orchid Award Winner for Redesign and Reuse
The Aslan Foundation is pleased to share that the Candoro Marble Building was awarded Keep Knoxville Beautiful’s 2022 Orchid Award for Redesign and Reuse!
Marble Samples
Tennessee Marble Company and Sanders Pace Architecture partnered to recreate the original sample wall at this location.
Candoro Marble Building Recognized with Three Awards
We are proud to reflect on the past year's accomplishments, including three awards recognizing the work of Sanders Pace Architecture and Tennessee Marble Company. Photo by Bruce Cole 2021.
Candoro Marble Building Reopening
The Aslan Foundation is pleased to announce the historic Candora Marble Building's reopening on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. After a two-year restoration, the building will reopen to the community and house Tri-Star Arts, which will provide artist studios, a gallery, and arts programming year-round.
Interior Decorative Painting Restored
The interior of the Candoro Marble Building has all the charm and ornate design of its Beaux-Arts exterior. When the Aslan Foundation began the restoration of the building, one component of the interior in need of attention was the beautiful fresco work that decorated the arched plaster ceilings and walls. The initially vibrant colors had faded and, due to water damage, there were places where the plaster had cracked, and the paint was missing entirely. The frescos, originally painted by…
Programming News
The Aslan Foundation is delighted to announce that the Candoro Marble Building will be the new home office for Tri-Star Arts. We are excited to welcome them and continue working with other non-profits to host community programming such as Vestival. Please see the Tri-Star Arts press release below.
