Virgin Hotel on Music Row, 15 stories, 262 rooms, music club

[fieldmarshaldj]

The Renaissance Center's problem is that it's very separated (indeed, cut off) from the city it is built in, like it is its own self-contained city. The opposite of what Detroit needed then, or what most any city needs now.

[e-dub]

The Renaissance Center's problem is that it's very separated (indeed, cut off) from the city it is built in, like it is its own self-contained city. The opposite of what Detroit needed then, or what most any city needs now.

unfortunately, that's precisely what they were going for... and precisely how it came out.

[Paramount747]

Since we are getting a Virgin hotel, what other international brands do we get? Do we still have a shot at the Intercontinental?

Edited September 16, 2014 by Urban Architecture

[TNinVB]

Since we are getting a Virgin hotel, what other international brands do we get? Do we still have a shot at the Intercontinental?

According to Alex Palmer we do

[Nathan_in_DC]

According to Alex Palmer we do

 

Definitely means construction is just around the corner.

[MidTenn1]

From the Tennessean...

 

 

 

D.F. Chase was also picked as general contractor for the 240-room Virgin Hotels Nashville planned on Music Row. David Chase, lead developer of that hotel and also an executive with D.F.Chase,faces ongoing legal issues related to allegations of domestic assault. 

Edited September 18, 2014 by PHofKS

[Guest]

WTH?? DF Chase has minimal experience with hospitality projects (A couple of Gaylord properties) and zero experience with anything  urban ...

I am very surprised that this company has landed the 2 most high-profile hospitality projects since the Omni.

(Reposted in the Westin thread)

Edited September 18, 2014 by Guest

[Vrtigo]

If anything, at least they have parted ways with the wife-beater. It doesn't say anything about their capability as a developer, but at least they are aware of the PR implications of such a thing:

 

Chase to leave Virgin project, company [NBJ]

[MLBrumby]

The news if for the groundbreaking in "early 2015".  Shouldn't we see renderings soon? 

[smeagolsfree]

The news if for the groundbreaking in "early 2015".  Shouldn't we see renderings soon?

Hopefully soon. Request are being made.

[smeagolsfree]

The Virgin Hotel is set for an early Spring 2015 groundbreaking.

 

From the Post. Will come off of paywall soon.

 

https://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2014/11/26/early_spring_groundbreaking_targeted_for_virgin_hotel

[MidTenn1]

The New York City Virgin Hotel from Hotel Chatter...

 

[Nathan_in_DC]

Hate to say it, but I hope it looks absolutely nothing like the New York building.  I think it's a monstrosity that wouldn't fit in in the least, even with all the new construction.

[MidTenn1]

A 20 story version....

 

 

NOT AN OFFICIAL RENDER!!!  Just a photoshop of the New York version

[BnaBreaker]

Damn, how big are those rooms?  Isn't it just a 300 room hotel?

[titanhog]

A 20 story version....

 

 

NOT AN OFFICIAL RENDER!!!  Just a photoshop of the New York version

I would actually be ok with that! 

[dmillsphoto]

Not for Music Row... Honestly, my thoughts are - the less glass the better.

[titanhog]

I actually can't imagine what an appropriate design for Music Row would look like.  There really is no concept on the Row...other than the old bungalows.  What do you think would look appropriate for a Virgin Hotel on that corner?

[nashvylle]

I like it... but Nashville's design could be much different. 

[dmillsphoto]

I actually can't imagine what an appropriate design for Music Row would look like.  There really is no concept on the Row...other than the old bungalows.  What do you think would look appropriate for a Virgin Hotel on that corner?

 

Something more classic looking. Brick or limestone. It can incorporate glass, don't get me wrong, but something like the NYC one just wouldn't fit anything about the surrounding area. Especially when you consider the materials that Skyhouse, less than 500' away, will be made of

[volsfanwill]

wow, that NYC thing is ugly, but seriously, there is no chance that would fly here so I'm not worried. I do however expect something out of our norm. Richard Branson does nothing subtle

[Nashville Cliff]

I actually can't imagine what an appropriate design for Music Row would look like.

 

A 19th Century Victorian would be appropriate.  Oh, wait.

[fieldmarshaldj]

A 19th Century Victorian would be appropriate.  Oh, wait.

Wow, you stole my response.

[titanhog]

A 19th Century Victorian would be appropriate.  Oh, wait.

Hahaa!  Too late...

[UTgrad09]

How about a 19 story Victorian?