Nashville College & University Expansion

[smeagolsfree]

This was from https://twitter.com/BauerAskewArch tweet.

 

A montage of detail images of the Academic Classroom Building for the Behavioral Sciences at

@MTSU

include: the framed main entry from the East Academic Quadrangle, a detail of its three story window wall, and the quiet southern entry along MTSU Boulevard.

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Facebook Sky5.
Belmont Univ. Caldwell Hall (11 stories, 606 beds, internal garage)

2 yellow towers is up now by big yellow mobile crane. 

[markhollin]

Belmont University Caldwell Hall (11 stories, 600 dorm beds) update: both cranes erected.

Looking SE from Caldwell Ave., 1/4 block east of 15th Ave. South:
 

[markhollin]

MTSU Academic Classroom Bldg. renders:
 

[21jump]

Those are to most realistic renders I've ever seen.

[markhollin]

TSU Eppse Hall (6 stories, 700 beds) update from 2 months ago:, courtesy of Aerial Innovations:

 

[markhollin]

Meharry Medical College has broken ground on the  5 story Living and Learning Center on Wed.  It will house 126 students and feature 2 classrooms.  The 156,000 sq. ft., $30 million project has a June, 2022 opening planned. 

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/02/26/meharry-breaks-ground-on-mixed-use-facility.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_34&cx_artPos=2

 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in red at the center of the frame:

[smeagolsfree]

I might add that it was posted on the UP Twitter before the NBJ.

[markhollin]

Nashville State Community College, Madison Campus (2 & 3 stories) update: Many portions are topped-out.

Looking east from Monticello Ave.,  1/2 block west of Gallatin Pike:
 

Looking north from intersection of Monticello Ave. and Gallatin Pike:

Looking west from Gallatin Pike, 1/4 block north of Monticello Ave:

Looking SW from Gallatin Pike,  1/2 block north of Monticello Ave:

[markhollin]

Belmont University Performing Arts Center (1,700 seats) update.

Looking NE from intersection of Belmont Blvd. and Compton Ave:

[markhollin]

Another rendering of Meharry Medical College Living and Learning Center (5 stories, 156,000 sq. ft, 126 beds, 2 classrooms):
 

[markhollin]

Belmont Univ. Caldwell Hall (11 stories, 600 beds, internal garage) update: Columns rising, some foundational walls appearing.

Looking SE from Caldwell Ave., 1/2 block east of 15th Ave. South:

Looking SW from Caldwell Ave., 1/4 block west of 8th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Belmont Performing Arts Center (1,700 seats) update: columns w/ trim for the southern of the two side porticos on are going up.

Looking NE from intersection of Belmont Blvd. and Compton Ave:

Looking SE from Belmont Blvd., 1/2 block north ofCompton Ave:

[MidTenn1]

Earl Swenson and Associates (ESa) has posted numerous pictures of the rising Performing Arts Center and it is incredible. Some pictures I haven't seen before.

 

 

[titanhog]

World class.

[donNdonelson2]

I hope the backstage spaces are well planned, spacious, and efficient. So many times the architects spend all their energy making a theatre pretty, neglecting to make it WORK. Fingers crossed that this one is a winner!

(FYI, TPAC got to about one month out from opening when it dawned on them they had no box office. They converted a janitorial closet to use as a box office and had to deal with that until the renovations of 2002! It is still used for some things, but Jackson Hall and Polk Theatre each have their own box office/will call in their lobbies.)

Edited March 8, 2021 by donNdonelson2

[MidTenn1]

5 hours ago, donNdonelson2 said:

I hope the backstage spaces are well planned, spacious, and efficient. So many times the architects spend all their energy making a theatre pretty, neglecting to make it WORK. Fingers crossed that this one is a winner!

(FYI, TPAC got to about one month out from opening when it dawned on them they had no box office. They converted a janitorial closet to use as a box office and had to deal with that until the renovations of 2002! It is still used for some things, but Jackson Hall and Polk Theatre each have their own box office/will call in their lobbies.)

The third diagram indicates there should be a large backstage with an incredible fly space (for those who don't know what that means, it is the tall ceiling that will allow backdrops to rise and drop for scene changes) and that should accommodate some awesome opera performances.

[vizgeek]

6 hours ago, donNdonelson2 said:

I hope the backstage spaces are well planned, spacious, and efficient. So many times the architects spend all their energy making a theatre pretty, neglecting to make it WORK. Fingers crossed that this one is a winner!

(FYI, TPAC got to about one month out from opening when it dawned on them they had no box office. They converted a janitorial closet to use as a box office and had to deal with that until the renovations of 2002! It is still used for some things, but Jackson Hall and Polk Theatre each have their own box office/will call in their lobbies.)

ESa worked very closely with theater design and acoustical design consultants to make sure this will be truly a world-class performing arts center. Acoustics and functionality were the highest priorities; the aesthetics are just the cherry on top!

[vizgeek]

Sneak peek at the massive dome over the Belmont University Performing Arts Center auditorium; acoustically transparent panels are currently being installed.

[dmillsphoto]

This is maybe the most spectacular project in the city right now, and I say that recognizing the immense growth in downtown/SoBro, etc. Skyscrapers are great, but culturally speaking do little for a city like Nashville. This, however, as titanhog said, is world class. I can also see a lot of cues taken from the Schermerhorn.

[markhollin]

Belmont University's performing Arts Center update: Detail on main entrance pillars starting to show.

Looking NE from intersection of Belmont Blvd. and Compton Ave:

Looking east from Belmont Blvd.  1/2 block north of Compton Ave:

[markhollin]

TSU Eppse Hall (6 story dorm,  700 beds) update: Topped out.

Looking SW from 33rd Ave. North, 1/4 block south of Alameda St:

Looking NW from Albion St. at 34th Ave. North:

Looking NE from Albion St. at 35th Ave. North:

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Performing Arts Center (1,700 seats) update: More detail on main entrance pillars.

Looking SE from Belmont Blvd., 1/2 block north of Compton Ave:

[markhollin]

Fisk University is set to start the 2 story, 10,516 sq. ft. Roland G. Parish Center for Career Planning and Development on the empty lot at 930 17th Ave. North.  A permit for $1.22 million has been granted for Certified Construction Services  to get underway.  Orcutt/Winslow is the architect; Catalyst Design is handling engineering.  An updated rendering is below.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21146631/fisk-preps-to-being-work-on-parrish-center
 

This screen shot from Smeagolfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in red at the center of the frame:

[Urban_Legend]

Belmont University posted a cool video on social media of the new tennis courts on the roof of the new Compton garage. You can also catch a glimpse of the new Performing Arts Center in the video.

https://fb.watch/4kX-hoNhop/