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Tony Giarratana's new mixed-use proposal with office, residential at corner of 4th Avenue and Demonbreun in SoBro, to lure HQ of international firm.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/09/giarratana-talking-with-global-company.html

[nashvillwill 1269]

I'm a little perplexed. Wouldn't something like this be ideal for 505?

[arkitekte 420]

I'm a little perplexed. Wouldn't something like this be ideal for 505?

 

For real. I thought that was the entire purpose of 505. However, this design would probably be a lot cheaper than 505. 

[satalac 492]

 However, this design would probably be a lot cheaper than 505. 

I'm thinking this is the case. 

 

The article also sounds like the SoBro may actually happen and soon. Our skyline may be stretching it's legs south rather quickly if both happen. 

[dmillsphoto 2778]

I agree about the upbeat-ness of the article. Definitely curious to see what happens here. The only issues I have with the potential placement of such a building is that it stacks the SoBro skyline along Demonbreun. I'd rather see it spread out a little, but I understand that Tony has to work with what he's got.

[satalac 492]

I agree about the upbeat-ness of the article. Definitely curious to see what happens here. The only issues I have with the potential placement of such a building is that it stacks the SoBro skyline along Demonbreun. I'd rather see it spread out a little, but I understand that Tony has to work with what he's got.

Yeah, that will be a tight little cluster if it all goes through. 

[arkitekte 420]

Yeah, that will be a tight little cluster if it all goes through. 

 

Yep. Density is our friend. 

[Hey_Hey 1437]

In my opinion, the most positive thing about this article isn't necessarily the announcement of a potential corporate relocation and office tower.  Instead it's that Sobro will start construction in the next 3-4 months. Don't get me wrong, the impact of a corporate relocation and new high rise would be immense in terms of the Nashville economy and skyline.  However, it's only a proposal and I'm not getting my hopes up too much.  If this article is to be believed, Sobro is now moving forward and will start soon which moves it past just "proposed."

[PHofKS 3668]

Hopefully, the curvilinear aspect will be a continuation of the curve of the façade of the Country Music Hall of Fame. It would create a nice inviting corner entrance across from the park.

[volsfanwill 858]

that article was incredibly upbeat, there are basically 3 big announcements in it. 

1. the sobro should start before the end of the year

2. an international company moving its HQ to downtown, it doesnt say really if it will be a local company or a new one.  but id say it kind of implies one relocating to Nashville,  this is huge news

3. 41 floors!   will we finally break the 33 floor glass ceiling?

[ariesjow 478]

I agree that the article seemed very positive in tone. I cannot wait to see the rendering for this. 

[UTgrad09 3550]

Hmmm...

[BnaBreaker 4623]

Perkins & Will has a pretty impressive resume', and they certainly aren't afraid to push the envelope, as evidenced by this beast they designed in Mumbai called Antilia:

 

 

I'm not saying I would necessarily want that as a part of the Nashville skyline, but you have to admit it is exciting architecture.

Edited September 21, 2013 by BnaBreaker

[UTgrad09 3550]

Perkins & Will has a pretty impressive resume', and they certainly aren't afraid to push the envelope, as evidenced by this beast they designed in Mumbai called Antilia:

 

 

I'm not saying I would necessarily want that as a part of the Nashville skyline, but you have to admit it is exciting architecture.

 

I won't call it exciting. Very different...and not in a bad way...but really the type of thing you can only get away with in certain types of cities. Not that Nashville doesn't need something to push the envelope (I think the majority of us support 505 and think that type of thing does push it quite a bit, certainly on the local end).

 

To me, and in that location...it doesn't have to be edgy as much as it needs to be original and unique to the area. Modern, like the MCC...but not necessarily "out there" like the tower posted above.

 

Hopefully the design will be something we can all (or most of us) get behind.

[fieldmarshaldj 1911]

^Please don't let it remotely resemble that monster. I'd rather have that hideous guitar skyscraper.

[chris holman 4092]

Exciting news!

Here's another tower done by Perkins-Will I believe is more our taste in design impressive, http://www.skybridgechicago.com/aia_article.htm

Im just concerned how many projects can Tony G handle at once and how many will we actually see built.

[fieldmarshaldj 1911]

I'd rather see something in neo-Second Empire or neo-Art Deco, something to compliment the nearby Symphony Hall. None of this modernist crapola.

[satalac 492]

I wouldn't worry about the two designs shown. The first one if memory serves me is actually a private residence of a very wealthy person. That second design is for residential and too skinny for a commercial floorplan. I am interested in seeing what is proposed however.

[Leif 137]

I wouldn't worry about the two designs shown. The first one if memory serves me is actually a private residence of a very wealthy person. That second design is for residential and too skinny for a commercial floorplan. I am interested in seeing what is proposed however.

Yeah largest private residence on earth I believe, and last I read owner hadn't moved in because feng shui was wrong.

[BnaBreaker 4623]

Did people miss the part where I said I wouldnt want that tower in Nashville? I am just using that to suggest that maybe we can finally get an interesting tower design for once, not just another blue glass box.

[satalac 492]

I understood what you were getting at BnaBreaker. This architect definitely isn't afraid to take risks and that could be a good thing to spice up our skyline.

[musiczealot 20]

Is it possible on that lot to fit the 505 design?  And then perhaps the scaled down version of Signature can go on the Church Street lot?

 

A man can dream!

[Leif 137]

Is it possible on that lot to fit the 505 design? And then perhaps the scaled down version of Signature can go on the Church Street lot?

A man can dream!

Screw that, put the guitar building there.

[dmillsphoto 2778]

Not going to lie Brett, that would be a pretty awesome boost if we got both.

[bigeasy 995]

So is this just another Giarratana proposal that will never happen? I kinda wish he would just get one of them started before going onto the next high-rise.