Inside 440 - Berry Hill, Midtown, Vanderbilt, 12S, WeHo, Fairgrounds, etc.

[smeagolsfree]

Sort of the same logic that they found when it came to hotels and restaurants only having to pay Metro 50 bucks a year for a metered parking space to use a valet space. That’s changing so maybe this should too. 

[GregH]

Hmm seems like it could potentially be profitable to pay the permit cost and close some primo downtown lanes for "construction" and rent the space out for hourly parking.

[markhollin]

17th & Grand (7 stories, 160,300 sq. ft. office space, street level retail, underground garage) update: Up to 3rd level in southern portions. 

Looking NW from 17th Ave. South, 1/4 block south of Grand Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of 17th Ave. South and Grand Ave:

Looking SE from Grand Ave., 1/2 block east of 18th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Hutton Hotel at 1808 West End Ave. will have an October opening of its new Urban farmer Steakhouse. It will feature seafood and steak and will seat 165 people with a 15 seat bar, a patio, and 2 private dining rooms.  It will be operated by Sage Restaurant Concepts out of Denver.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/hutton-hotel-to-unveil-new-restaurant-in-october/article_e0c50738-05cc-11ec-a2ef-df808808c546.html
 

[markhollin]

1010 Music Row (5 stories, 130,000 sq. ft. office space, underground garage) update: Up to 5th level.

Looking NE from intersection of 16th Ave. South and Tremont Ave:
 

[Mr_Bond]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

1010 Music Row (5 stories, 130,000 sq. ft. office space, underground garage) update: Up to 5th level.

Looking NE from intersection of 16th Ave. South and Tremont Ave:
 

For those of you in the know, does these construction materials result in some time savings versus concrete or traditional wood?

[nashvylle]

47 minutes ago, Mr_Bond said:

For those of you in the know, does these construction materials result in some time savings versus concrete or traditional wood?

Yes, mass timber is much faster to install than concrete or steel. However, pricing can fluctuate. 

[Bos2Nash]

1 hour ago, Mr_Bond said:

For those of you in the know, does these construction materials result in some time savings versus concrete or traditional wood?

Much much faster and less labor. The crew can probably be less than 10 people (including the crane operator) so the construction time saves money via time and labor. The comparison I have seen through seminars and educational groups is Mass Timber is about 10% more expensive on the material side (upfront) but could save upwards of 25% on the construction side.

[smeagolsfree]

I am sure the recent spike in lumber prices did I not help things, however those prices seem to be getting back to normal now with a recent 70% drop with another 30% drop forecasted. Now I do not know how much this would have to do with the price of a mass timber project like this. Were the prices negotiated ahead of time????

I do know the recent drop and futures will have positive impact on current and future projects in the pipeline. With all of this being said, do you think that the spike had a impact on these types of projects?

[Bos2Nash]

In talking to a contact who cuts panels upon delivery from Austria, he has definitely seen an uptick in price, but the big concern is the supply. Because of workforce shut downs abroad, there hasn't been enough workers to produce the panels so the supply, lead time and pricing has all gotten thrown out of whack. That being said supply chain issues may not be getting any better anytime soon. Companies like StructureCraft (who supplied the timber and timber engineering for 1030 Music Row and Nashville Warehouse) and StructurLam are North America based, and harvest lumber out of the Pacific Northwest, so they may have been a little less susceptible to the surge in pricing. 

I would be shocked if Panettoni did not have a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for this project, which is probably why the exterior façade was VE'd a fair amount, but it would be hard to speak to lumber prices on this one because StructureCraft was essentially a design-build consultant on the job.

[Nash_12South]

An interior demo permit looks to be in the works for 2701 12th Ave. S. It sits back from 12th, between Marine Layer and Minor Jewelry, across the street from Edleys. 3700 sf.

No idea what may be coming.

[markhollin]

Olympic II (5 stories, 108 units) update: Some foundation digging underway.

Looking SW from 8th AVe. South, 1/2 block north of Olympic Ave:

[markhollin]

The Malvern will be a 5 story, 70 ft. tall, 7 unit luxury condo building at 1030 17th Ave. South to be developed by Geoff Sernyak. The 2 story, 1938 era home that has been utilized as office space will be razed to make way once Sernyak has finalized the purchase of thin plot by mid-September. Work should be underway by the beginning of October. Centric architecture is in charge of design, and Sernyak's Geofferson and Co. construction firm will handle the build. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/music-row-site-eyed-for-luxury-condo-building/article_91321a5c-06a9-11ec-b34e-5f34309f1524.html
 

This screen shot from Smeagolfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in red at the center of the frame:

[nashvylle]

Would much rather have the 1938 era home remain and be reimagined as a restaurant. 

[PaulChinetti]

I first noticed it on my street while sitting on my front porch that is level with the street and sidewalk. Most of these new tall skinnies/new development have no connection to the sidewalk/street. They are raised up above the street with steps leading up to a small square porch or even street level with no porch.  It makes the neighborhood more sterile, less inviting. 

I don't there is anything you could do overlay wise but making home have an actual connection to the street and sidewalk would make a big difference in my eyes.

[Archibum]

I tend to prefer raising the first floor up about half a story. This is actually a pretty traditional characteristic of urban residential architecture. For example, if you visit any of the older urban residential neighborhoods in Chicago, you will see a lot of 2 flats and 3 flats with this raised first floor. It helps to visually anchor the building to the site, provide privacy for the residents inside, and also allows a garden story to be inserted under the first floor for more rental space or other ancillary spaces. I agree with you that it feels much nicer if there is be a more substantial porch at the top of the steps though.

[Melrose]

1 hour ago, markhollin said:

The Malvern will be a 5 story, 70 ft. tall, 7 unit luxury condo building at 1030 17th Ave. South to be developed by Geoff Sernyak. The 2 story, 1938 era home that has been utilized as office space will be razed to make way once Sernyak has finalized the purchase of thin plot by mid-September. Work should be underway by the beginning of October. Centric architecture is in charge of design, and Sernyak's Geofferson and Co. construction firm will handle the build. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/music-row-site-eyed-for-luxury-condo-building/article_91321a5c-06a9-11ec-b34e-5f34309f1524.html
 

This screen shot from Smeagolfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in red at the center of the frame:

 

Yikes,  that baby looks like a weird condo in a tertiary Central American resort town where  some  American who decided to start their whole life over on an episode  of House Hunters International is considering....

[Bos2Nash]

1 hour ago, PaulChinetti said:

I first noticed it on my street while sitting on my front porch that is level with the street and sidewalk. Most of these new tall skinnies/new development have no connection to the sidewalk/street. They are raised up above the street with steps leading up to a small square porch or even street level with no porch.  It makes the neighborhood more sterile, less inviting. 

I don't there is anything you could do overlay wise but making home have an actual connection to the street and sidewalk would make a big difference in my eyes.

Some of the newer overlays state that only 36" maximum of foundation can be exposed, so it would limit how high that first floor is. It definitely takes away from a neighborhood when they are elevated like crazy. Nothing is less aesthetically pleasing or welcoming than a full flight of stairs at the front of the building to get to the front door. 

1 hour ago, Archibum said:

I tend to prefer raising the first floor up about half a story. This is actually a pretty traditional characteristic of urban residential architecture. For example, if you visit any of the older urban residential neighborhoods in Chicago, you will see a lot of 2 flats and 3 flats with this raised first floor. It helps to visually anchor the building to the site, provide privacy for the residents inside, and also allows a garden story to be inserted under the first floor for more rental space or other ancillary spaces. I agree with you that it feels much nicer if there is be a more substantial porch at the top of the steps though.

100%. The trick in these cities are they typically form a continuous street wall. For example the Brownstones in Boston's South End follow a similar model and as a result actually create living space in the lower levels. The continuious street wall give the neighborhood a sense of continuity, logic and comfort.

Versus the current market is creating disjointed street edges that feels odd and unwelcoming. Also the elevated CMU foundations provide nothing of value except for unconditioned space for your energy to get wasted in.

On a different note, while the elevated facade can have its benefits it starts a question that I have been having with some colleagues about Universal Design. Currently designers/builders/developers have to abide by Accessibility Laws that end up adding cost because they are less standard then the rest of a project. The conversation we have been having is why aren't using the principles of Universal Design and incorporating these accessibility features into all. 

[DMilner]

On 8/23/2021 at 5:00 PM, markhollin said:

WeHo Nashville will now be the name of the residential complex originally to be called Wedgewood Lofts on 1.22 acres at 661 Wedgewood Ave.  It will be be 6 stories tall and feature 150 units, 3,000 sq. ft. ground level retail, a rooftop swimming pool, courtyard, and an internal garage.  The Arden group is the developer, having just paid $2.72 million for the property.  Ridgehouse Capital will also be a developing partner. A foundation and construction permit have been applied for, so work should begin shortly. 

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/08/23/arden-group-plans-wedgewood-houston-apartments.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_34&cx_artPos=2#cxrecs_s


And behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/project-planned-for-wedgewood-houston-lands-investor/article_466c2504-0446-11ec-ab07-43994d08aa35.html

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal (listed as "Wedgewood Lofts") at the center of the frame:

They have started clearing trees for this project. 

[markhollin]

T3 Finery's first of two office buildings (5 stories, 200,000 sq. ft. of office space and ground floor retail) on the east side of Martin St. 1/2 block north of Merritt Ave. in WeHo has been granted a $21.4 million permit to begin work by Hoar Construction.  A couple of updated renderings below.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/notes-work-starts-on-wedgewood-houston-office-building/article_eb126586-075d-11ec-a5f5-13437c4f62a8.html
 

[PaulChinetti]

Handsome little building, is that exterior supposed to be brick, I can't tell?

[DMilner]

1 hour ago, markhollin said:

T3 Finery's first of two office buildings (5 stories, 200,000 sq. ft. of office space and ground floor retail) on the east side of Martin St. 1/2 block north of Merritt Ave. in WeHo has been granted a $21.4 million permit to begin work by Hoar Construction.  A couple of updated renderings below.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/notes-work-starts-on-wedgewood-houston-office-building/article_eb126586-075d-11ec-a5f5-13437c4f62a8.html
 

I was wondering if they were moving on this. They put down a new erosion barrier a couple weeks ago. 

[markhollin]

Novel Edgehill (5 stories, 270 units, ground level retail, internal garage) update: cladding and brick work continue.

Looking SW from 12th Ave. South overpass of I-65/40 inner belt:

Looking SW from 12th Ave. South, just south of I-65/40 inner belt:

Looking west from 12th Ave. South1/2 block north of Hawkins St:

Looking NW from intersection of 12th Ave. South and Hawkins St:

Looking NE from. Hawkins St., 1/2 block east of 13th Ave. South:

Looking SE from Sigler Court, just east of 13th Ave. South:

[GreenHillsBoy]

On 8/26/2021 at 5:45 AM, markhollin said:

1010 Music Row (5 stories, 130,000 sq. ft. office space, underground garage) update: Up to 5th level.

Looking NE from intersection of 16th Ave. South and Tremont Ave:
 

If the floors are also made of wood everyone except the people on the top floor will hear noise and sounds constantly from those above.  Wood makes noise travel easily.  

[markhollin]

Velvet Taco (1 story,  4,000 sq. ft?) update: Topped out.

Looking NW from intersection of Division St. and Lyle Ave: