Vanderbilt University Tower and West End Dorms, 20 stories/6 stories, 340 units

[downtownresident]

Sun hitting the stone/brickwork just right: 

[rolly]

Wow. Just not a lot of towers being built in the South (or anywhere, for that matter) with these classic, timeless features.

[titanhog]

3 hours ago, rolly said:

Wow. Just not a lot of towers being built in the South (or anywhere, for that matter) with these classic, timeless features.

Can you imagine a city built with nothing but this architecture?  Even skyscrapers.  Would be cool to see.

[nashvylle]

On 4/11/2021 at 1:58 PM, titanhog said:

Can you imagine a city built with nothing but this architecture?  Even skyscrapers.  Would be cool to see.

Might take away from how nice this building is

[henburg]

On 4/11/2021 at 12:58 PM, titanhog said:

Can you imagine a city built with nothing but this architecture?  Even skyscrapers.  Would be cool to see.

That's pretty cool to imagine, I'd love to visit a place like that. Especially if you're willing to put up with a bit more crime...

[titanhog]

49 minutes ago, henburg said:

That's pretty cool to imagine, I'd love to visit a place like that. Especially if you're willing to put up with a bit more crime...

Well…we already have Batman…so.

[MidTenn1]

2 hours ago, henburg said:

That's pretty cool to imagine, I'd love to visit a place like that. Especially if you're willing to put up with a bit more crime...

Yes, we're ok.

[GregH]

The last two Carmichael towers will be coming down mid-summer this year to begin construction of the last of the new residential colleges along West End (I think it is still being called Residential College C).

[Titans10]

[markhollin]

Various angles on crown:
 

[MLBrumby]

Renderings of the RCD B and C, courtesy of the Hastings Architecture website.  David M. Schwarz is the chief architect. 

https://www.hastingsarchitecture.com/project/vanderbilt-university-residential-college-b/

https://www.hastingsarchitecture.com/project/vanderbilt-university-residential-college-c/

[markhollin]

For those unable to view those links, here are the renderings.

Vanderbilt Univ. Residential College B (4 & 5 stories, 202,000 sq. ft.):

Vanderbilt Univ. Residential College C (4 & 5 stories, 160,000 sq. ft.):

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site where C will be located, replacing the last two Carmichael Towers, which will be imploded this summer:

[markhollin]

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave:

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

[markhollin]

Framing for roof of eastern dorm taking shape on SE corner of site.

Looking SW from Carmichael Tower patio along 24th Ave.  South, near West End Ave:

Looking west from Carmichael Tower patio along 24th Ave.  South, near West End Ave

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave:

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

Looking west from 24th Ave., 1/4 block south of West End Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave:




Looking south from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

[MidTenn1]

Also from Hastings Architects Instagram;

HASTINGS (@hastingsarchitecture) • Instagram photos and videos

[LA_TN]

[markhollin]

Looking SW from intersection of 24th Ave. and West End Ave:

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

Looking SE from Centennial Park:

[MLBrumby]

Any of our permit researchers here know when the remaining two Carmichael towers will be coming down?  How will they be taken down? 

[smeagolsfree]

We have heard they are to come down this summer, but how is another issue,

[markhollin]

4th floor complete on northern dorms; prep work and fencing up for implosion of final 2 Carmichael Towers.

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave;

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

Looking south from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:




Looking SW from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 24th Ave:

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Facebook Sky5. 

[downtownresident]

Decorative lighting looking good: 

 

[markhollin]

Prepping for brickwork on eastern dorm section; more advance work for implosion of last two Carmichael Towers.

Looking SE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 25th Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of 24th Ave. and West End Ave:




Looking SE from intersection of 24th Ave. and West End Ave:

[rolly]

Aren't those last 2 towers coming down this year? This use to be Nashville's finest 'commie block'. 

Edited June 16, 2021 by rolly

[markhollin]

Crane for 20 story tower coming down today. Framing for future brickwork continues on eastern dorm buildings.

Looking east from West End Ave., 1/4 block west of 25th Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of West End Ave. and 24th Ave: