505 CST - 545 feet - 45 Floors

[arkitekte]

31 minutes ago, dReAmWiELdEr said:

That is along the lines of what I was thinking. Considering the fact that it was originally developed to be a 60 story tower, (and utilizing the same fundamental construction methods that are currently being used to construct the current plans to spec (that is if I'm not mistaken,) the majority of the necessary elements regarding building/physical construction would already be in place. Of course there would be major obstacles (I.e. financing, Metro involvement, codes, and incentives, etc.) Yet, considering the dire lack of office space, (not to mention the lack of hotel space, apartment space, and even condos,) I would believe he would stand a better chance at financing it now than before at the original height. (Again, I have no true idea so I'm actually trying to find out if it's even possible or if it has even happened before. Responses are appreciated. :-)

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Many, many, many modifications for any project under construction happen regularly. The most common that are overly noticeable to whomever are modifications to facade materials generally to cut costs. 

I'm sure additional height during construction has occurred on projects somewhere at some time, but the overall time and money that would be spent on modifications to structural, mechanical and electrical engineering as well as additional architectural documents for life safety code, high rise code, etc., might all but make the additional height economically unfeasible. Add to that the additional construction costs, crane rental (which is ridiculously expensive) and any other contracting issues, it would be more worth the developer's time to allocate that equity toward another project. I have developers fuss at me about having to ask lenders for additional money for things that are unforeseen, but required, so I would hate to be a fly on the wall for a conversation about additional height at this stage in the game. 

[dReAmWiELdEr]

Many, many, many modifications for any project under construction happen regularly. The most common that are overly noticeable to whomever are modifications to facade materials generally to cut costs. 

I'm sure additional height during construction has occurred on projects somewhere at some time, but the overall time and money that would be spent on modifications to structural, mechanical and electrical engineering as well as additional architectural documents for life safety code, high rise code, etc., might all but make the additional height economically unfeasible. Add to that the additional construction costs, crane rental (which is ridiculously expensive) and any other contracting issues, it would be more worth the developer's time to allocate that equity toward another project. I have developers fuss at me about having to ask lenders for additional money for things that are unforeseen, but required, so I would hate to be a fly on the wall for a conversation about additional height at this stage in the game. 

Thanks for the info... that was pretty much what I was guessing.

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[MLBrumby]

NP shows another rendering of what 505 should look like... http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20828619/real-estate-notes-new-images-posted-for-505  If this pic is to-scale, then it will be a lot taller than 3/5 Bank tower. 

Edited July 21, 2016 by MLBrumby

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^ OK then...there is definitely a crown around the mechanicals on top.  Sure hope there is some sort of creative lighting with it at night. Could make it distinctive. Maybe Tony is going to be mum about that until the end and then surprise everyone at the grand opening. 

[markhollin]

Three additional updated renderings released today:
 

[fieldmarshaldj]

^I'm not seeing any of them.

[CenterHill]

8 hours ago, markhollin said:

Three additional updated renderings released today:

 

In the middle view, it looks like the vertical concrete columns will be part of the interior space.   The Nashville City Center was designed in much the same way, with the columns about 12" to the inside of the curtain wall.    This has presented some challenges when doing interior buildout for offices.   Some people have a concrete column right in the middle of their office!      I guess 505 residents who get a column will do their best to incorporate it into their floor plan.  Treat it as part of the furniture.   

[satalac]

4 hours ago, CenterHill said:

In the middle view, it looks like the vertical concrete columns will be part of the interior space.   The Nashville City Center was designed in much the same way, with the columns about 12" to the inside of the curtain wall.    This has presented some challenges when doing interior buildout for offices.   Some people have a concrete column right in the middle of their office!      I guess 505 residents who get a column will do their best to incorporate it into their floor plan.  Treat it as part of the furniture.   

Yeah, when my dad was there, his office had a big column just all in the way. The parking garage at city center is pretty bad too. Just columns everywhere, like you're inside a pinball machine. 

[CenterHill]

1 hour ago, satalac said:

Yeah, when my dad was there, his office had a big column just all in the way. The parking garage at city center is pretty bad too. Just columns everywhere, like you're inside a pinball machine. 

Ha.  Yeah, everyone who has ever navigated the original City Center parking garage (as I do on a daily basis) agrees it's the worst design ever for a garage.   Notice all the scrapes and black marks on the concrete columns.    Putting cars down there almost seemed like an afterthought.  

[volsfanwill]

5 hours ago, CenterHill said:

In the middle view, it looks like the vertical concrete columns will be part of the interior space.   The Nashville City Center was designed in much the same way, with the columns about 12" to the inside of the curtain wall.    This has presented some challenges when doing interior buildout for offices.   Some people have a concrete column right in the middle of their office!      I guess 505 residents who get a column will do their best to incorporate it into their floor plan.  Treat it as part of the furniture.   

I'd cover mine with some hatch show prints

[CenterHill]

1 minute ago, volsfanwill said:

I'd cover mine with some hatch show prints

Yep.   Fancy it up.   I've seen wallpaper, posters, Christmas lights.   

[volsfanwill]

Actually the posters would face inside.  I'd paint the outside face orange and white and spell our VOLS for all to see. 

[Nashville Cliff]

Starting to peak up over the shorties between it and my office.

Edited July 27, 2016 by Nashville Cliff

[kc8501]

The middle crane on the garage structure was taken down on Saturday morning.  Haven't been paying as much attention to it as normal so it took a bit to notice, but it looks like the amenities deck is almost ready for concrete and will be done soon!

[LA_TN]

[timmay143]

Random and lazy:  What's the Paramore sign I see?  Wasn't TGs building at some point called the Paramount?  Any relation?  I'll start Googling...

edit:

Answer to question #1:

A Creative Digital Agency in Nashville | Paramore Digital

Answer to question #2:

Was called the Paramount.  Not sure if any relation.

Edited August 6, 2016 by timmay143

[markhollin]

Looking east along Church Street from in front of Cumberland Apartments:

[Hey_Hey]

Here are a few pictures I took on Friday.  Nothing new compared to what's already been posted but thought I would share.

[CenterHill]

One from today. 

[nashvylle]

Thank you for the pics. Really hoping the old convention center redevelopment happens...

 

 

[TNinVB]

You can see the floors and core of 505 peeking above the MMC now.

[AUNash]

From the street today.

[CenterHill]

From above, just now.   The pool is taking shape on the amenity deck.  

 

 

[AUNash]

Progress from another angle today.

[bhibbs]

man this is going a hell of a lot faster than I thought it would