Modera McGavock (formerly Hotel Broadway plan), 29 stories/325', 400 residential units, 16,000 sq. ft. restaurant/retail

[Neigeville2]

I'm of the belief that while the render is heinous, that's just because of bad graphics and lack of parallax in the static image.  When you're actually going by this building, assuming all the curves and angles survive to the final execution, it's going to look cool and have some unusual play of light on the surfaces.

[MLBrumby]

Manuel Zeitlin has a reputation as an excellent architect, at least I thought. I realize "value engineering" makes all the difference in the final product. 

[Jamie Hall]

On 7/4/2018 at 4:57 AM, markhollin said:

New rendering of 16 story design:

I'm really digging the hot air balloon. That might be a first for a hotel rendering.

[PruneTracy]

2 hours ago, Jamie Hall said:

I'm really digging the hot air balloon. That might be a first for a hotel rendering.

I didn't know Phil Ponder was doing construction renderings now

[markhollin]

Bobby Kirby and Jewell Hale have partnered with Nashville hotelier Rajesh Aggarwal for what will now be called Hotel Broadway. At 16 stories, the room count will now be 423, and there will be a 250 seat music room. It will be independently owned and not associated with any particular brand.  Crain construction will oversee the buildout.   Franklin Synergy Bank has loaned the initial $20 million towards the $50 million project. 

 A few new renderings have been found, several of them showing the original 23 story size design. 

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/11/08/new-investors-back-big-gulch-hotel-named-hotel.html

 

[rjgo]

Hotel Broadway that's not on Broadway?

[Mr_Bond]

This sits behind Firestone and Adele's, I think.  Close enough?

[donNdonelson2]

Hotel Off-Broadway does not sound quite the same, eh?

[titanhog]

"Hotel Within Spittin' Distance of Broadway, Inc."

[Hey_Hey]

This seems to be an awfully big hotel to not have a major flag.  It seems kind of risky to me, but someone was willing to lend he money. 

[Mr_Bond]

I don't know that much about renderings but those ^^^ look sort of like somebody's kid did them for a class project.

[Bos2Nash]

14 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

I don't know that much about renderings but those ^^^ look sort of like somebody's kid did them for a class project.

Or at least an architecture studio project where someone felt "inspired" along the street facade

[markhollin]

New rendering released.  It project has landed Metro Downtown Code Design Review Committee approval on the bonus height for that area.   They are stating that the structure is 16 stories, but the image shows 18 facing 13th Ave. South:

January groundbreaking is still planned. 

More at Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21038414/new-image-released-for-proposed-gulch-hotel

[nashvylle]

What happened to all the colors? This bland facade is a disappointment 

[Mr_Bond]

1 hour ago, markhollin said:

The side facing 13th and the interstate has a curve, I think.  That could add some visual interest for those driving through Nashville on I-40 and I-65.  Also, the black strip across the top floor and down the right side adds some contrast to the white.  I'm guessing the reddish stripe next to the Hotel Broadway sign will be LED lighting.

With more of that teal, this could be a good design for a Margaritaville Hotel. 

[MLBrumby]

I'm going OTR and saying this thing will never see light of day. It's just one of the projects I've felt is sketchy, at best. 

[nashvylle]

10 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

I'm going OTR and saying this thing will never see light of day. It's just one of the projects I've felt is sketchy, at best. 

I wouldn't say "never see light of day", but I wouldn't be surprised if it does not happen. 

[MLBrumby]

Just a feeling I have. But would be great to see it get built. That's a very unattractive area of Broadway right now. 

[AronG]

[titanhog]

^^Makes me sad they went away from the design on the left and are doing the one on the right.

And...don't worry...that whole stretch along 13th is going to be filled up very soon.

[nashvylle]

they can still "value engineer" the facade and keep the colorful window panes (instead of just a blank white facade). 

[markhollin]

The development team for Hotel Broadway have finalized the purchase of the land for $4.93 million, and a January 2020 groundbreaking is being planned.  

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/commercial-real-estate/article/21066969/gulch-site-set-for-hotel-sells-for-493m

[smeagolsfree]

I was talking to WW yesterday about Rajesh Aggarwal, and it is very strange that he bought, then resold, the bought the property back. I have reservations about this but I do hope it happens.

Just for background, I think this is the same guy that owns Global Mall and the two Music Row hotels that had all of the labor issues with employees not getting paid.

[Armacing]

Random bit of info:  I think this Rajesh Aggarwal used to be a professor in the school of business at MTSU.  If it's the same Rajesh Aggarwal that I remember, then I had him for Business Communications back in the late 1990's.  Of course, I don't know how common that name is in India, maybe it's like John Smith.  But my former professor's wife was also a doctor, which again, might mean nothing because a bunch of Indian guy's wives in Middle Tennessee might be doctors.  If it is the same guy, then he is actually pretty funny and likeable in person.  He used to tell us hilarious stories in class and say things like "I bought Cavalry Bank shares at $8, now it is trading at $64, you are lucky that I am still here".

[jmtunafish]

6 hours ago, Armacing said:

Random bit of info:  I think this Rajesh Aggarwal used to be a professor in the school of business at MTSU.  If it's the same Rajesh Aggarwal that I remember, then I had him for Business Communications back in the late 1990's.  Of course, I don't know how common that name is in India, maybe it's like John Smith.  But my former professor's wife was also a doctor, which again, might mean nothing because a bunch of Indian guy's wives in Middle Tennessee might be doctors.  If it is the same guy, then he is actually pretty funny and likeable in person.  He used to tell us hilarious stories in class and say things like "I bought Cavalry Bank shares at $8, now it is trading at $64, you are lucky that I am still here".

I bet it's the same guy.  When the former Hickory Hollow Mall was sold, I remember it was sold to someone who used to be a professor at MTSU and some doctors (his wife would be one of them, presumably).