5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail

[donNdonelson2]

Great news!

[Native]

The residential building is nearly topped out.  The core is well above the first penthouse floor and they have two more floors to go.  With the utility screen on top it will probably be just a bit higher than the Renaissance and, of course, the hotel is at a slightly higher elevation.

 

[titanhog]

11 minutes ago, Native said:

The residential building is nearly topped out.  The core is well above the first penthouse floor and they have two more floors to go.  With the utility screen on top it will probably be just a bit higher than the Renaissance and, of course, the hotel is at a slightly higher elevation.

 

Here's a different angle that shows the core a bit higher than Renaissance.

 

[markhollin]

The orange/brown striped cladding is going up for the eastern (right) upper level of the National African American Music Museum.  The upper section to the left (south) should be going up this week.  So, it would appear that the Apple Store on the corner is only  going to be 2 stories (backing in to the gray walls).   The two entrance areas for the museum along Broadway and 5th Ave. are starting to become defined. 

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 5th Ave:

[titanhog]

32 minutes ago, markhollin said:

The orange/brown striped cladding is going up for the eastern (right) upper level of the National African American Music Museum.  The upper section to the left (south) should be going up this week.  So, it would appear that the Apple Store on the corner is only  going to be 2 stories (backing in to the gray walls).   The two entrance areas for the museum along Broadway and 5th Ave. are starting to become defined. 

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 5th Ave:

 

I bet the Apple Store will end up being one of their all glass versions if it's only going to be 2 stories.

[Craiger]

Anyone know what's going on at 5th and Broadway today? They had all of Broadway closed off this morning.

[bigeasy]

 

12 minutes ago, Craiger said:

Anyone know what's going on at 5th and Broadway today? They had all of Broadway closed off this morning.

My guess would be they are already closing down the roads for the 4th of July activities.

[Craiger]

Apple announces a concert series for their retail locations. Nashville not listed of course, but this is right up Broadway's alley for the future. 

 

 

[MLBrumby]

I realize it's a status thing... and no doubt, it will activate that corner. But really... it's very very basic.  

From WW at NP: https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/retail-real-estate/article/21075771/details-emerge-for-downtown-apple-store

 

Edited July 1, 2019 by MLBrumby

[titanhog]

Yep...all glass.  I figured even the ceiling would be glass...but I guess that wouldn't quite fit in with the surroundings.  All in all...it will be something different...trendy...and with the Apple logo on it, will be a focal point of that corner.

[Craiger]

41 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

I realize it's a status thing... and no doubt, it will activate that corner. But really... it's very very basic.  

I would guess the end result will look much better than this basic building materials rendering. Looks like the roof has a glass rail on it if you look close. I'm still expecting a lot of greenery on the roof, but I could be wrong. 

[DDIG]

Yeah this definitely isn't a "sizzle" rendering, so I'll withhold judgment. The all glass presumably makes it possible to see the Ryman through the structure which is kind of cool.

[donNdonelson2]

My polite response is that it is understated. My more honest response is that it is underwhelming, unimpressive, and disappointing. (But maybe the reality will be better than this initial image.)

[downtownresident]

I think the rooftop needing to be functional space will limit the design a bit. 

[titanhog]

I guess if Apple ever closes shop on this location and a new tenant wants a rebuild, all they'll need is a really large rock for demolition. 

[erdichia]

9 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

I realize it's a status thing... and no doubt, it will activate that corner. But really... it's very very basic.  

From WW at NP: https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/retail-real-estate/article/21075771/details-emerge-for-downtown-apple-store

 

It's interesting to see the Apple news sites pick this up and credit the Nashville Post with this one. https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/01/apple-store-nashville-fifth-broadway-plans/

[TheRaglander]

Apple stores have become VERY minimalist.  Went to the one in Chicago near the river and its practically nothing.   Almost too “trendy”

 

 

[titanhog]

From the article erdichia posted...this is probably a hint of what the final product will look like.

 

[donNdonelson2]

At least the glass surfaces will twinkle with reflections of the flashing neon from our little strip, honky tony heaven. Viva NashVegas. Eat more rhinestones!

[nashvillwill]

On 6/19/2019 at 1:26 PM, Jarno said:

Someone asked about the brick a while back and it is definitely fake.

I’m biased, but I’m not sure I would exactly call it “fake”. I haven’t seen it in person, but I would guess that the brick is most definitely real. Was it laid by brick mason’s? Obviously not. But it’s most likely real brick, albeit slivers of brick, but real brick in precast panels. It is possible that it’s red concrete in a brick patterned mold, but I can’t tell from the picture  

Beats the hell out of stucco, or gfrc. 

[CenterHill]

2 minutes ago, nashvillwill said:

I’m biased, but I’m not sure I would exactly call it “fake”. I haven’t seen it in person, but I would guess that the brick is most definitely real. Was it laid by brick mason’s? Obviously not. But it’s most likely real brick, albeit slivers of brick, but real brick in precast panels. It is possible that it’s red concrete in a brick patterned mold, but I can’t tell from the picture  

Beats the hell out of stucco, or gfrc. 

That would be similar to the brick panels used on the HCA building in Capitol View.     The result is still very attractive and agree it’s worlds better than stucco.   

[markhollin]

Apartment Tower update.  Up to the 32nd floor. Glass continues to climb (up to 17th level).

Looking north from Demonbreun and 7th Ave. South:

Looking west along Broadway from intersection with 4th Ave:

Looking west from 5th Ave. North, 1/2 block north of Broadway:

Looking east from Church Street Viaduct where it crosses over 11th Ave. North:

[TNinVB]

I like the curtain wall of the apartment tower. The way the mullions are spaced almost gives it a feeling as if the glass is floating in front of the building....especially the narrow potion facing Broadway.

Edited July 2, 2019 by TNinVB

[OnePointEast]

41 minutes ago, TNinVB said:

I like the curtain wall of the apartment tower. The way the mullions are spaced almost gives it a feeling as if the glass is floating in front of the building....especially the narrow potion facing Broadway.

YES! YES! AND YES! I thought I was the only one who saw that.

[Bos2Nash]

On 7/1/2019 at 11:34 AM, MLBrumby said:

I realize it's a status thing... and no doubt, it will activate that corner. But really... it's very very basic.  

From WW at NP: https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/retail-real-estate/article/21075771/details-emerge-for-downtown-apple-store

 

Woods Bagot is a very well known firm in terms of using the newest technology in their designs. These diagrams are pretty on par for how they explain their designs and the design intent. Very high end and great designs typically.

13 hours ago, nashvillwill said:

I’m biased, but I’m not sure I would exactly call it “fake”. I haven’t seen it in person, but I would guess that the brick is most definitely real. Was it laid by brick mason’s? Obviously not. But it’s most likely real brick, albeit slivers of brick, but real brick in precast panels. It is possible that it’s red concrete in a brick patterned mold, but I can’t tell from the picture  

Beats the hell out of stucco, or gfrc. 

Commonly referred to as Architectural Precast. Concrete poured into molds with dye to make it look like brick. It's very handsome, but is very apparent that it is panelized.

Edited July 2, 2019 by Bos2Nash