Embassy Suites (30 stories, 500 rooms), 1 Hotel (18 stories, 221 rooms)

[markhollin]

57 minutes ago, nashvylle said:

This firewall facade is disappointing given it will be seen from so many on Broadway

When First Baptist eventually (and it WILL happen someday) sell that remaining 1/4 square lot to the north of Embassy Suites, it will be more than likely be developed with a similar sized tower.  So, not much point in spending cash on something not visible, and with little in the way of windows looking out. Perhaps they can be talked-into allowing a massive mural to be painted there in the meantime.  

[markhollin]

1 Hotel update.

Looking SE from 8th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of Demonbreun:

Looking east from surface lot between Demonbreun and McGavock, 1/2 block west of 8th Ave. South:

Looking NE from intersection of 8th Ave. South and Demonbreun:

Looking NW from Demonbreun, 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:

[Nash_12South]

I know this is a large project, but it does seem to be taking a long time to get finished. Is it just my imagination or are there issues?

[FranklinTn]

7 hours ago, Nash_12South said:

I know this is a large project, but it does seem to be taking a long time to get finished. Is it just my imagination or are there issues?

No, I think you’re right. Pretty sure this one broke ground well before Hyatt Centric and we see where both of those projects are respectively.

[nashvylle]

16 hours ago, Nash_12South said:

I know this is a large project, but it does seem to be taking a long time to get finished. Is it just my imagination or are there issues?

From photos, it appears they are building each room with concrete walls (opposed to sheetrock) for better sound attenuation. Huge time difference. 

[smeagolsfree]

This is a much larger project than the Centric so it takes longer. The Centric was a much smaller footprint, one crane, one building. Come on guys stop bellyaching about how long some of these projects take or don’t take.

[Nash_12South]

I'm not belly aching, just asking. Real construction seemed to start April of 2019 (looking back) with the Four Seasons starting, at a similar point May 2019. I don't see as significant changes, week to week, to the exterior of this project as the Four Seasons. Yes it's a larger project, essentially two hotels, but you'd think it has a larger work force as well. 

[henburg]

There is work being actively done on this building everyday as I see the large crews and equipment going back and forth frequently, but the exterior work has definitely almost stagnated since topping out. I'm guessing that the focus has moved toward the interior.

[smeagolsfree]

It also has 500 rooms and is a taller project and a lot more costly. Some projects take longer that others to complete and this is one of them.

It also went below grade as well.

[downtownresident]

They’ve made a quite a bit of progress along the blank faces of the building as well. 

[Luvemtall]

Could be they are waiting, like almost every one for certain materials . We all know that somewhere along the process,something is back ordered. So maybe they are focusing on what they can do , until supplies arrive.

[Native]

Maybe they are tag-teaming with the folks doing the federal courthouse.

[Mr_Bond]

4 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

It also has 500 rooms and is a taller project and a lot more costly. Some projects take longer that others to complete and this is one of them.

It also went below grade as well.

If I recall correctly, this building spent a LOT of time working below grade.  Perhaps it was because there are two hotels here instead of one.

[FranklinTn]

9 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

This is a much larger project than the Centric so it takes longer. The Centric was a much smaller footprint, one crane, one building. Come on guys stop bellyaching about how long some of these projects take or don’t take.

Was simply making an observation. 

[donNdonelson2]

On 8/20/2021 at 3:12 PM, Mr_Bond said:

It warms my heart to see the sedum on top of the Music City Center.

Here’s a screenshot from Fox17’s camera network from today that shows the Music City Center’s roof and all its glory. It really is awesome that they included the beautiful green roof feature as part of the building’s plan!

[Mr_Bond]

17 hours ago, donNdonelson2 said:

Here’s a screenshot from Fox17’s camera network from today that shows the Music City Center’s roof and all its glory. It really is awesome that they included the beautiful green roof feature as part of the building’s plan!

In this picture you can really see-dem plants!  Sorry.  I just had to say it.

[markhollin]

Embassy Suites update.

Looking east from intersection of 12th Ave. South and Demonbreun:

Looking SW from McGavock St., 1/2 block east of 7th Ave. South:

Looking south from 7th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of McGavock St:

Looking south from McGavock St., 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:




Looking north from Lea Ave., 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:

Looking north from Ewing Ave. at Lafayette St:

Looking west from intersection of 6th Ave. South and Demonbreun:

Looking west from Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge where it crosses over 2nd Ave. South:

[donNdonelson2]

Mark, that last shot is awesome! Thanks.

[Rick Dalton]

What’s the reasoning for the glass? I’ve noticed it on a few recent builds - is it a new trend?

[Nash_12South]

20 minutes ago, natethegreat said:

What’s the reasoning for the glass? I’ve noticed it on a few recent builds - is it a new trend?

It does seem to be a new trend. It adds "visual interest", beyond a symmetrical, "simpler" glass layout seen on another side of this project. It can be more cost effective than adding an entirely new building material (brick, metal panels, for instance). I do appreciate it, in that it's not as cheap, as a simpler layout. More material and labor costs to get the look.

People hopefully won't gripe about seeing the drapes because the eye stops on the outside. I will say that I have been in a few spaces using similar layouts and it can be a little annoying in that you don't get a wide open view of the skyline. 

Edited August 30, 2021 by Nash_12South

[markhollin]

1 Hotel update.

Looking SE from McGavock St., 1/2 block west of 8th Ave. South:

Looking NE from intersection of Demonbreun and 8th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Embassy Suites update.

Looking SE from Church Street Viaduct where it crosses over CSX tracks:

Looking north from Music City Roundabout at Lafayette St:

Looking north from 6th Ave. South at Lea St:

Looking west from intersection of 6th Ave. South and Demonbreun:

[markhollin]

1 Hotel update.

Looking NE from intersection of 8th Ave. South and Demonbreun:

[markhollin]

Embassy Suites update.

Looking east from intersection of Demonbreun and 12th Ave. South:

Looking SE from intersection of Porter St. and 11th Ave. North:

Looking SW from McGavock St., 1/2 block east of 7th Ave. South:

Looking south from McGavock St., 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:

Looking north from Music City Roundabout at Lafayette St:

Looking NW from Demonbreun, 1/2 block east of 7th Ave. South:

[VSRJ]

Gotta love the near-obligatory blank/naked walls on hotel towers.