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http://www.nashvillecondoscentral.com/images/Signature%20Tower.jpg


Based on the public unveiling today in Nashville, the approved Signature Tower will stand an impressive 65 stories / 1,047 feet tall making it the tallest U.S. skyscraper outside of New York and Chicago. Wow!! :)

Additional visualizations:

Here's some more renderings of Signature Tower that have been released by the developer, Tony Giarratana.

http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/IStateBuilding.jpg

http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/CloseupDowntown.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/fkw84w.jpg
http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/NightShot.jpg

Model
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that looks cool! congrats to Nashville!

Nice design, worthy of a major tower.

That is a very nice tower; I hope its construction comes to fruition.

good design... its like a spiky chrysler building!

Congratulations to Nashville, TN for such a fine tower! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/mr-fish/Miscellaneous/BigSmile.gif

Whoh, woudn't have expected a tower this size out of Nashville! Great design! :D

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Another skyscraper, but this time it's interesting to look at, and will no doubt be the centerpiece of DT Nashville. IMO, it looks like it has the potential to become one of the world's greatest scrapers, designwise.

I love it. The detailed crown and pinnacle looks wonderful, it has nice setbacks, a slim elegant design and awesome height.

I wonder how the new tower would look at night, with the lights illuminated.

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That is a really beautiful crown. So american... The good kind of american! :D

65 stories and it's 1000 feet tall.......it must have a massive spire........but it looks really good:D:D......

whats the current tallest in nashville

I think it would look great in the City of London :D

See this thread - http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=8266141#post8266141


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65 stories and it's 1000 feet tall.......it must have a massive spire........but it looks really good:D:D......
Look at the pics. The spire is typical in ratio but is designed to be a part of the buiding, not just something to boost the height. Atlanta should design something that cool.

As far as 65 floors, Atlanta's BOA tower is 1,023' and only 55 floors. Add to that the fact that residential/hotel towers tend to have more height per floor and it is easily 1,000+ feet.

Can't wait to see this tower under construction

I think it would look great in the City of London :D

See this thread - http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=8266141#post8266141


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i agree, haha, it makes the other buildings look physically small tho, but if they did build something like this in london, it would set off a boom of buildings all trying to bigger than the others, that would be cool. :D

Great design, I really like it. Interesting crown too.

Very nice one I like it a lot

Beautiful tower, lovely design and the crown is great! :okay:

Great Tower!! I'm happy for nashville.

awesome! Glad to see this being built in Nashville---one of the best cities in the South.

impressive design and height

it will suit Nashville's skyline :)

http://www.airportcommuter.com/worldwide/images/nashville.jpg

cute

That looks great! It would definitely look imposing in the Nashville skyline. Is there no taller building outside NY and Chicago? Amazing.

nice :D good for nashville

Look at the pics. The spire is typical in ratio but is designed to be a part of the buiding, not just something to boost the height. Atlanta should design something that cool.

As far as 65 floors, Atlanta's BOA tower is 1,023' and only 55 floors. Add to that the fact that residential/hotel towers tend to have more height per floor and it is easily 1,000+ feet.
Office building tend to have higher floor to floor ratios than residential or hotel. Average office floor height is between 13 to 15 ft. per floor. Residential or hotel is between 9 to 12 ft. per floor. This Signature tower has got some higher than average floor to floor ratios going on. Plus, the top floors look to be even WAY higher than the rest. And the spire/crown looks to be around 200 to 230 ft. A VERY beautiful tower, indeed! :D

Someone asked what the tallest is. Currently it is the Bellsouth Tower at 617 feet. Recently topped off is the 404 foot Viridian Tower. More Towers of 20, 22, 23, 25 floors each are breaking ground this month. This, however is ashtonishing for us here in Nashville!

There will be a 100 foot hole excavated in the limestone bedrock for underground parking. This however won't take too long because Signature Tower will be built on a surface parking lot which is on top of 25 feet of fill dirt. There was a building there previously that had three stories of underground parking. When it was torn down, the garage space was filled with dirt and then paved over.

The dates are as follows.

Ground breaking January 2007

Excavation finished October 2007

Piles or Caissons in place that same month

First move in on lower floors late 2008

Top out and final move in late 2009

What a beautiful, classy building! I'm excited for Nashville.

well i for one am pissed. lol, they beat Miami. It's the damn FAA. naw, just kidding, i like it. it fits the area, congrats.

Great for Nashville,it's a beauty.

It looks too tall for Nashville!

Fear not! I'm sure this could be the beginning of something big! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/mr-fish/Miscellaneous/BigSmile.gif

Wow awesome building!

Good for Nashville... I am quite surprise that Nashville will have the tallest US tower outside of NYC and Chicago....

Nice tower for Nashville, congrats to them if it breaks ground.

Wow! So Signature Tower's been upsized? It was originally proposed at 55 storeys & 700ft/213m. Now it's up to 65 storeys & 1047ft/319m (see this (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=246720) thread)

Facts from Emporis (Signature Tower page is here (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=218629)):
- If plans for the tower are rejected, the developer has plans for a smaller, scaled-back office tower on the same site.
- In being a true mixed-use project, this would contain 400 condo units, a 100-200-room boutique hotel, 300,000 square feet of office space and 20,000 square feet of retail space.
- If constructed, this will be the tallest building in both Nashville and Tennessee surpassing the BellSouth Building, and will also become the tallest building in the USA outside of New York and Chicago surpassing the Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta.

You can see some renders of the old design at www.giarratana.com/Signature.asp. Unfortuntely all the stuff from the official website at www.signaturetowernashville.com has been removed - it's just a registration form now.

looks fantastic. But before I get my hopes up, has it been fully approved and ready to start digging or does it need to pass any more approval?. I live in NYC. All i hear about is has to go before this committee and then that and get approved for that and it goes on and on.

Signature gets five feet taller (1,052) and is a go for sure. I found this link to be interesting on another forum. Great design.

http://enr.ecnext.com/free-scripts/comsite2.pl?page=enr_document&article=nebuar060731a

whats the current tallest in nashville
The tallest in Nashville right now is the Bellsouth Building in which is 188m.

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I'm with you man, you learn so much from this website from all parts of the world.

I wonder how the new tower would look at night, with the lights illuminated.

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http://www.giarratana.com/images/SignatureView9.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/54/106179056_a80dffbc53_m.jpg http://static.flickr.com/54/139155142_b673e8286c.jpg

Here you go, enjoy!

Is that Atlanta has the tallest building in the country outside of New York City and Chicago, the Bank of America Plaza, 312m and 55 floors finished in 1992. Now Miami will maybe have 2 of 366m and Nashville with the 319m building! We're staying behind!

this is great news... although Im not from Nashville, thats still my capital city :D very good news

This is my favourite skyscraper project in America right now, and in my opinion one of the most underrated proposals in the world.

I think the design is fantastic, especially the crown and pinnacle.

The height is incredible, and along with the central location it will give a massive boost to Nashville's skyline.

This is my favourite skyscraper project in America right now, and in my opinion one of the most underrated proposals in the world.

I think the design is fantastic, especially the crown and pinnacle.

The height is incredible, and along with the central location it will give a massive boost to Nashville's skyline.

You'll have to see some more skyscrapers from the US and I'll bet you you'll like another one more.

You'll have to see some more skyscrapers from the US and I'll bet you you'll like another one more.
I've seen all the tallest proposals - Freedom Tower, Fordham Spire, Trump Chicago, Waterview Tower, etc. etc...

In terms of design, this is better and more elegant than all those in my opinion.

I've seen all the tallest proposals - Freedom Tower, Fordham Spire, Trump Chicago, Waterview Tower, etc. etc...

In terms of design, this is better and more elegant than all those in my opinion.

I thought you meant like your favorite skyscraper overall in the US. Sorry if I misunderstood you.

One of best skyscrapers planned that I have seen, next to One Bryant Park in New York.

The hotel announcement should come on Monday. In the meanwhile, here's a nice article on the tower's construction. It states that the height will be 1,057'.

enr.ecnext.com/free-scripts/comsite2.pl?page=enr_document&article=nebuar060731a (http://enr.ecnext.com/free-scripts/comsite2.pl?page=enr_document&article=nebuar060731a)

^^ Man! This tower keeps getting taller every time you turn around! :D What's the secret? :D I need to use it on Baltimore and Columbia, SC. :D ;)

That tower will go great with the current skyline.

That tower will go great with the current skyline.
It will fit in perfectly with the skyline of today, and probably this will bring more projects into Nashville.

anyone know the cost of this project??

This is my favorite US proposal at the moment, except FS bc it's taller. Nervous about its viability though. Whenever extended talks about financing come up, it seems the project becomes DOA. Anyone from the developer on this forum?

UP has a fellow named Gaushell who works for the Production Company in charge of publicity and the video. He laughs at all the naysayers because he has the real inside info.

The hotel to take up the bottom floors was just named this morning so this thing is a go.

Model
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looks like the modern version of Chrysler building in Manhattan, but still blazin hot, congrats Nashville :cheers:

This project is expected to cost $275 Million. :)

The Hotel Operator was announced today. It will be Kimpton Hotels. They plan to open a 200 Room Hotel Palomar in the bottom 10 floors of the Tower. With this announcement along with nearly 40% of the units already reserved, this project is practically a cinch to get built. :cheers: Here's a link to the announcement:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060731/BUSINESS01/60731008 (http://)

Here's the article:

Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group to have boutique hotel in Signature Tower
10-story hotel is key part of the $275 million skyscraper

By CHAS SISK
Staff Writer


Developer Tony Giarratana has picked a West Coast firm to run a 10-story boutique hotel at the base of his Signature Tower.

Giarratana said this morning that San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group has been given a 15-year contract to operate a 200-room boutique hotel and restaurant on the building’s bottom floors. The hotel is a key part of the $275 million project.

Kimpton will put a Hotel Palomar in the building, the company’s sixth with that name. The hotel will feature a four-star caliber restaurant, room service, a concierge and a spa.

Giarratana has proposed a 65-story tower that would rise on the corner of 5th Avenue North and Church Street downtown. The building would be the tallest in the Southeast and would have 400 condominiums that share amenities with the hotel below.

Giarratana expects to start construction on the building in early 2007.

This project is expected to cost $275 Million. :)

The Hotel Operastor was announced today. It will be Kimpton Hotels. They plan to open a 200 Room Hotel Palomar in the bottom 10 floors of the Tower. With this announcement along with nearly 40% of the units already reserved, this project is pracitically a cinch to get built. :cheers: Here's a link to the announcement:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060731/BUSINESS01/60731008 (http://)

Here's the article:

Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group to have boutique hotel in Signature Tower
10-story hotel is key part of the $275 million skyscraper

By CHAS SISK
Staff Writer


Developer Tony Giarratana has picked a West Coast firm to run a 10-story boutique hotel at the base of his Signature Tower.

Giarratana said this morning that San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group has been given a 15-year contract to operate a 200-room boutique hotel and restaurant on the building’s bottom floors. The hotel is a key part of the $275 million project.

Kimpton will put a Hotel Palomar in the building, the company’s sixth with that name. The hotel will feature a four-star caliber restaurant, room service, a concierge and a spa.

Giarratana has proposed a 65-story tower that would rise on the corner of 5th Avenue North and Church Street downtown. The building would be the tallest in the Southeast and would have 400 condominiums that share amenities with the hotel below.

Giarratana expects to start construction on the building in early 2007.

Thank you for your comment, especially thank you for the information of the building. It won't cost that much, I thought it would cost over 400 milion dollars. Surprisingly, it will only cost 275 million dollars.

That building would totally be in my top 10. OMG its beutiful, congrats Nashvillians.

double post.

So Nashville really does have a "Nashville Skyline". Odd that this building is to be the largest outside Chicago and New York. I felt sure Houston, Atlanta or Miami would have taller.

See all the surprised looks on your faces?

This is just Nashville's "suck my balls" to the rest of America, is all.

I'm damn proud of them.

I love this building so much, It looks really good as it combines a good sense of symmetry with modern flair. It's the Chrysler of the 21st century, I could say.
Just to ask, how tall is 1000 feet in metres?

Great Nashville,
Great Tennessee.

What type of restaurants does Kimpton usually put in their hotels?

Library Tower in Los Angeles is taller if you don't include the spire, and has more stories.

That's not in New York or Chicago.

Library Tower in Los Angeles is taller if you don't include the spire, and has more stories.

That's not in New York or Chicago.
So? There goes that mindset of "spires don't count" as if spires are some sort of cheat. Well, it depends on the spire. This particular spire is not cheap and in fact adds millions to the cost of the buiding. I guess in the world of the "spires are cheats" crowd, every building must have a flat roof with floors all the way to the top.

And Signature is a heck of a lot more stylish and architecturally pleasing to the eye than Liberty Tower (not library tower).

I'm hella jealous of Nashville. We have some good ones going up in Baltimore, but damn I wan't that one.

So? There goes that mindset of "spires don't count" as if spires are some sort of cheat. Well, it depends on the spire. This particular spire is not cheap and in fact adds millions to the cost of the buiding. I guess in the world of the "spires are cheats" crowd, every building must have a flat roof with floors all the way to the top.

And Signature is a heck of a lot more stylish and architecturally pleasing to the eye than Liberty Tower (not library tower).

I am definately saddened by this, it is and will always be known as LIBRARY TOWER, even though it is now known as US BANK TOWER!!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maguireproperties.com/ximages/us_tower.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.maguireproperties.com/properties/us_bank_tower.htm&h=320&w=240&sz=31&hl=en&start=13&tbnid=ePKOuzw5VueflM:&tbnh=118&tbnw=89&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dus%2Bbank%2Btower%2Bla%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG

This is Liberty Tower
http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/058-Alibertytower.jpg

I have relatives in Nashville. Glad to see a project like this going up. Its a nice building, itll be a great addition to the skyline.

Is it located on a hill or is that just me? If it is thats cool

Awesome looking tower Nashville, man you guys are sooooo doggone lucky :bash: . Congrats......

I am definately saddened by this, it is and will always be known as LIBRARY TOWER, even though it is now known as US BANK TOWER!!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maguireproperties.com/ximages/us_tower.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.maguireproperties.com/properties/us_bank_tower.htm&h=320&w=240&sz=31&hl=en&start=13&tbnid=ePKOuzw5VueflM:&tbnh=118&tbnw=89&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dus%2Bbank%2Btower%2Bla%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG

This is Liberty Tower
http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/058-Alibertytower.jpg
My error. But my point was that buildings need different shapes on the top and some spires and crowns are actually an integral part of the design, not just some cheap ornament thrown up to gain a few feet.

Some spires don't look good. Our very own BOA Atlanta's spire looks unfinished in the daytime but looks awesome lit up at night. US Bank Tower in LA is not a bad building but the top looks chopped off as if it needs something, not sure what. Although I will give it credit for taking a starring role in Independance Day movie.

Empire State Building's spire has never looked good to me. Chrysler building's looks much better but gets too pointed too quickly, almost like a syringe.

BOA Charlotte's crown and the top of Key Tower in Cleveland are very excellent.

Just IMO

Great design! I think it's going to be an icon.

My error. But my point was that buildings need different shapes on the top and some spires and crowns are actually an integral part of the design, not just some cheap ornament thrown up to gain a few feet.

Some spires don't look good. Our very own BOA Atlanta's spire looks unfinished in the daytime but looks awesome lit up at night. US Bank Tower in LA is not a bad building but the top looks chopped off as if it needs something, not sure what. Although I will give it credit for taking a starring role in Independance Day movie.

Empire State Building's spire has never looked good to me. Chrysler building's looks much better but gets too pointed too quickly, almost like a syringe.

BOA Charlotte's crown and the top of Key Tower in Cleveland are very excellent.

Just IMO

I agree with you. Some spires are an integral part of the buildings design, and therefore I have no problem including them in the building's overall height. Fortunately, I think the spire of Signature Tower fits that category well, and so do all of the buildings that you listed. However, there are some spires (very tall thin ones) that seem not to be an integral part of the design, IMO. I have a hard time accepting the building's true height as including such a spire. Here's a few examples of buildings that I think the spire's height should not be included because the spire seems to have been almost as an afterthought, and not really an integral part of the design:

The New York Times Building (U/C)
The Bank of America Building, New York (U/C)
The Petronas Towers (Close call but the spires are way too thin for my taste)
The Trump Tower, Chicago (U/C)

These are but a few that fit in that category, IMO.

Nice tower

wow, good for Nashville.

Awesome building but I wouldn't want to fall and land on top of it.

Just to chime in my 2 cents....
If there is any confusion over the name of US Bank tower in LA its because the name has been changed 3 times:

1) Library Tower
2) First Interstate World Center
3) Library Tower
4) U.S. Bank Tower (ofically) but also still commonly referred to as Library Tower

Hey and one more thing, will there be country music in the elevators?

Here's some more renderings of Signature Tower that have been released by the developer, Tony Giarratana.

http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/IStateBuilding.jpg

http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/CloseupDowntown.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/fkw84w.jpg
http://www.giarratana.com/newphotos/NightShot.jpg

I really like it. Good for Nashville!

Spire debate is endless...Many iconic US buildings have them. Key Tower, One Liberty in Philly, BOA Atlanta, Two Prudential etc all add 50-100 feet to total height w a narrow spire. Signature will follow this model. Do the spires detract to these postmod favorites?

Spire debate is endless...Many iconic US buildings have them. Key Tower, One Liberty in Philly, BOA Atlanta, Two Prudential etc all add 50-100 feet to total height w a narrow spire. Signature will follow this model. Do the spires detract to these postmod favorites?
I agree. No they don't. I think they add a touch of class in many cases. I take issue with the automatic notion of some that spires are some sort of a "cheat" . Signature Tower's spire is as majestic looking as any I've ever seen and certainly isn't cheap.

An example of a horrible looking spire is that "stick" on top of the planned Freedom Tower. Now that thing is a cheat.

Nice tower, looks sleek and interesting. The top resembles the Jin Mao a bit IMO, but I like it!

Thats a great looking tower. This is really good news for Nashville!

I agree. No they don't. I think they add a touch of class in many cases. I take issue with the automatic notion of some that spires are some sort of a "cheat" . Signature Tower's spire is as majestic looking as any I've ever seen and certainly isn't cheap.

An example of a horrible looking spire is that "stick" on top of the planned Freedom Tower. Now that thing is a cheat.

I couldn't agree more. The Signature Tower spire is definitely NOT a cheat. Tony Giarratana stated that he is spending approximately $7 Million adding the sprire to the top of this building. It's the spire that make Signature Tower an elegant structure, IMO. I think the spire on Freedom Tower detracts from that building.

Here's an update from the signaturetowernashville.com site. Three more units have been added to the reserved list. One on the 34th floor, one on the 43rd floor and one on the 51st floor. This raises the number of units listed as reserved on the website to 151. That's out of only 363 units listed for sale on the site, as some of the floors have not yet been included. This means that 41.6% of the units listed for sale are shown as reserved. Add to that the Hotel Palomar announcement, and the pieces are coming into place. All is well! Look for ground to be broken in January, 2007....right on schedule!

All of a sudden January 2007 doesn't seem so far away.

*rubs hands together*

I will definitely be making a trip to Nashville, once the beautiful edifice is completed.

i like the top..

I truly love Nashville, but it really looks so out of place there.

From some angles it does, but I think that just makes it look even more majestic.

In what stage is this building right now?

In what stage is this building right now?

This building is approved. The Hotel component has been secured. It will be a 200 room Hotel Palomar. 151 condos have been reserved out of 363 listed for sale. Another 40 or so have been held back. The contractor has been chosen. Everything is moving forward just like clockwork. There is little doubt this project will be built. Expected construction start is January, 2007.

Also, I believe condo sales will begin next month. And also, gaushell from UP said to expect "more news" this week, so there's more to look forward to.

This is an amazing project, i'm glad to see smaller cities movin' on up, hopefully the notion of condo living will catch on and more projects will be started.

Here's another rendering of Signature Tower from Tony Giarrantana's website. This file was small, and I've made an attempt to post the redering larger. That accounts for it being a little unclear.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/HankBrackin/Nashville/SignatureTower.jpg

Sales start this month, so soon after that, we should see construction begin. It's getting close!

very impressive.

wow I love Nashville.... though i've only been through it twice (i have no need to go because I live much closer to Memphis) but i've always loves the Bellsouth (batman) building and the skyline........... never realized how small it is lol. Especially compared to the Signature Tower!

be better off building two 500 footers, or four 250 footers - 1000 gonna look ridiculous

It actually won't look that bad. We've been stuck at 500 feet for way too long. All we need is this one break through, and then we'll start to fill in. There's enough demand for some more 600 to 700 footers to balance out the skyline.

be better off building two 500 footers, or four 250 footers - 1000 gonna look ridiculous

No more ridiculous than many other towers in other cities. BOA Charlotte stood all alone when built (I drove through Charlotte and it looked like Charlotte had one really tall building), RSA in Mobile is definitly alone. So I prefer to think of buildings that jump like this as simply waiting for their friends to arrive.

The Signature Tower design has been refined at street level, and now has more of an art deco look. Also, the low rise structure has been changed to brick. I think these changes are a great improvement to the design. The spire has also been modified to include holes in the fins to reduce sway in high winds. Here are the official stats for the new design:

Number of floors: 70
Height to top of spire: 1057 Ft 0 In
Height to top of 70th floor penthouse: 829 Ft 10 In
Total number of levels including underground parking: 82

I talked to a sales agent for the nearby Encore project (also being developed by Tony Giarratana) who indicated that the Signature Tower project already has 190 of 400 units reserved. A sales office for Signature Tower is slated to open in January. The project also has inked Hotel Palomar for the hotel on levels 1-13. Groundbreaking is expected in January 2007.

Here are some renderings showing off the new design changes.

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-small.jpg

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-close.jpg

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-view3-v01_0001c-small.JPG

When will constructions for this building start? They will officially surpass Bank of America Plaza of 312 meters, 1,023 feet tall to become the tallest bulding outside of New York City and Chicago.

Beautiful. They don't build many like that anymore!

Very good. I like the back to basic approach, and it's got it all: refinement, a a crown, height, a crowd pleaser! Well done!

When will constructions for this building start? They will officially surpass Bank of America Plaza of 312 meters, 1,023 feet tall to become the tallest bulding outside of New York City and Chicago.

Groundbreaking is expected in January 2007. That will include excavation of a more than 100 ft deep hole that will house the 1,000 space parking garage. The first 30 feet is fill dirt and will be removed rapidly, but the rest is solid limestone bedrock, and will take more than three months to remove. Actual construction of the parking garage is expected to begin around June 2007, I beleive. Contruction is scheduled for completion before the end of 2009.

I love this tower and am very tempted to buy a unit. The art deco design is fabulous and the revision a great improvement. My only beef way back in the initial renderings was the podium/parking garage which is now integrated into the design very well.
This is a really arcane question for any true architectural geeks, but does anyone know if codes in Memphis and/or Nashville require any seismic standards due to proximity to the New Madrid fault? I would feel safer if there were.

I love this tower and am very tempted to buy a unit. This is a really arcane question for any true architectural geeks, but does anyone know if codes in Memphis and/or Nashville require any seismic standards due to proximity to the New Madrid fault? I would feel safer if there were.

Because of the solid limestone bedrock that exists throughout the middle Tennessee area, Nashville is not at very great risk to a New Madrid earthquake. Unfortunately, Memphis is at great risk because of it's closer proximity and silty soil.

I love those entrances. Just hope that the building won't be too blue-ish.

wow, it dominates the skyline.

I live 200 miles from nashville, and I must say, its a great looking city. With this tower, its gonna look even better.

now if they can only compliment it with a few 200-250m buildings :D

Here's a couple of updated renderings of Signature Tower at night compliments of Charles Gaushell of Paradigm Productions. It's going to breathtaking at night, IMO.

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/signature-view4-Night-v01_0001c-small.jpg

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/Shot13-Symphony-v04_0001-small.JPG

One of the most stuning crown I'v ever seen.

Absolutely thee best looking super-tall going on in the US of A. :yes:
Beautiful! Nashville will have an AWESOME famous skyline when it's finished! :yes:

Beautiful landmark!

It's rare when a building is proposed and there is NOTHING wrong with it at all. Stunning. Simply stunning.

I love that tower! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/mr-fish/Miscellaneous/BigSmile.gif

Thank you for posting the renderings! :okay:

This is exactly what the city needs, a building to identify the city. I think it looks very nice!

Well done! And thankyou so much for posting the renderings, thankyou.

This is exactly what the city needs, a building to identify the city
:ohno: No new building in Nashville (even the tallest high-rise) will replace this one
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Rymanauditorium1.jpg/200px-Rymanauditorium1.jpg
Ryman/pic from Wiki

Go Pretadors,Go!

^^

What I meant was internationally. Nobody from another country is going to know that building, but we will know Signature Tower.

what a great building love the top -very art deco good on you nashville the us needs more 1000 footers

I love the new design. Especially those night renderings. I can't wait to see that view while driving up into Nashville.

I love this tower. I actually wish we had something like this in Toronto. A very, very nice looking building that stands above everything else, and away from the main cluster.

the new design is amazing!!! i cant wait til this gets built! man, nashville, a city where i live is getting a 1000 footer

I was just in Nashville last weekend for the Ravens-Titans game and had a blast. We also went to the Preds game and every honky tonk in town...still recovering. Great town with great people and an unbelievable addition to the skyline on tap. Way to go Nashville!

Beautiful.

it's one of the most attractive projects right now

anyways, i saw the renderings first hand, they are amazing, and it will make a great addition to the Nashville skyline, again, i just cant wait to finally live in a city again that has a 1000+ foot building.

It looks demonic - and I love it!

That's a good solid tower. Almost too good for an obscure town.

my feelings exactly. Would fit better in denser city. Think taipei 101. Looks great though. What are the chances of it getting built? To height?

http://static.flickr.com/54/106179056_a80dffbc53_m.jpg http://static.flickr.com/54/139155142_b673e8286c.jpg

Here you go, enjoy!


I think in these shots particularly the tower looks to fit in nicely. There are some other decent highrises, and some cities look very good with one 'signature' tower rising up. There is historical precedent for this also-look at Ohio alone. Cleveland had the Terminal Tower, Columbus the Leveque Tower, Cincinnati the Carew Tower. They dominated the skylines and did not look 'odd or out of place' to me. I think alot of it depends on the design of the tower and the general skyline though. This will look great in Nashville IMO. Also with time other towers will rise and help this building blend in even better.

I wish we had something like this rising in the middle of Downtown Columbus. *jealous of Nashville :) *

:ohno: No new building in Nashville (even the tallest high-rise) will replace this one
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Rymanauditorium1.jpg/200px-Rymanauditorium1.jpg
Ryman/pic from Wiki

Go Pretadors,Go!

Amen to that. :)

THis new tower is great, I love the design and theme running through it. I probably would have preferred a more golden colour (like the model) for Nashville though. In silver it looks stunning but possibly a little too futuristic for the skyline.

I admit this building would still look good in almost any modern city - it has a great presence and style about it.

This tower fits perfectly into Nashville. It will be the pinnacle of the skyline and the crown will look jawdropping. I dont know why you lot are all doubting it... Could spur on some more highrise growth too.

Here are some renderings showing off the new design changes.

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-small.jpg



These colors in this new rendering are great. Is this what the color scheme is going to look like..with this kind of bronze/gold and gray? The redesign at the base is great. The top of the spire really looks like an obelisk. Love it.

Now that is one beautiful tower. The crown just makes it magnificent! The additional slots in the crown even make it more excellent. Wow next time I drive from Cali to Wisco I will have to take a detour when (not if!!) this is finished!

The Signature Tower design has been refined at street level, and now has more of an art deco look. Also, the low rise structure has been changed to brick. I think these changes are a great improvement to the design. The spire has also been modified to include holes in the fins to reduce sway in high winds. Here are the official stats for the new design:

Number of floors: 70
Height to top of spire: 1057 Ft 0 In
Height to top of 70th floor penthouse: 829 Ft 10 In
Total number of levels including underground parking: 82

I talked to a sales agent for the nearby Encore project (also being developed by Tony Giarratana) who indicated that the Signature Tower project already has 190 of 400 units reserved. A sales office for Signature Tower is slated to open in January. The project also has inked Hotel Palomar for the hotel on levels 1-13. Groundbreaking is expected in January 2007.

Here are some renderings showing off the new design changes.

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-small.jpg

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-close.jpg

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-view3-v01_0001c-small.JPG

Awesome. If it comes out like that I'd say it'll probably be my favorite American skyscraper. That's gorgeous.

Here's an update on this project. The Nashville Metro Council approved this project on it's 3rd and final reading yesterday. The groundbreaking has been postponed until July, 2007, but insiders close to the project say everything is fine, and give a strong likelihood of the project being built. Permits for the sales office are in the process of being applied. Final design drawings have been released, and final construction bids are due February 9th.

Wow!! truly amazing, this is one of my favorite buildings...it will definetely change the Nashville Skyline. and hopefully 100 years from now, we will be lookin at this building as a classic American Iconic Hi-rise, like The Chrysler Building or the Empire State Building, the crown is the best crown ive ever seen.....good job Nashville!!:)

Awesome! I like Nashville skyline already and then add this tower! Great!

This one of my fav buildings. So elegant yet modern as well. Much better the the usual glass boxes going up in many other places. I look forward to the first construction photos.

oh and it also qualifies as a supertall. >300m or 1000ft

I dont understand why they changed the podium, it doesnt match the building at all. Was it to match the surroundings more?

that design is wonderful, i love it

I dont understand why they changed the podium, it doesnt match the building at all. Was it to match the surroundings more?

Yes. It was to fit into area more. They also changed the garage building in the back to a more retro look to fit into the surrounding downtown area.

Here's some more information on the Signature Tower project as reported today in The Nashville Post.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2007/1/18/signature_tower_has_more_hurdles_before_construction

Here's the artcle's script:

"Signature Tower has more hurdles before construction
Email | Print By Richard Lawson

01-18-2007 1:56 PM — Although rezoning has been approved for Signature Tower, which is having a much easier time than the Westin hotel project proposed for a few blocks away, developer Tony Giarratana still has some other hurdles to clear before construction can get underway on what would be the tallest building in the Southeast.

Financing, of course, is a crucial element in order for construction to begin. On Monday, Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle, the investment bank hired to raise the money, started its work by distributing a development-financing memorandum to financial institutions. Giarratana expects to close on the financing June 30 and break ground the following day.

The construction date originally was set for this spring. But as projects of this magnitude progress, construction dates can be moving targets.

Another key element is the number of reservations. The target is 60% of the 435 condominiums planned for the tower, or 261, before construction. So far, Giarratana has 140 reservations for a total value of $105 million. The sales office is under construction on the 11th floor of the Suntrust Bank Building downtown and it is scheduled to open March 1.

Last Friday, Giarratana received the architectural and engineering drawings necessary to establish a guaranteed maximum price. He expects to have with Turner Construction completed by the end of next month.

If all goes as planned now, construction is scheduled for completion on June 30, 2010."



There's lots of real important news in the article. First of all, I don't think that it had been reported that the sales office is already under contruction with an anticipated opening on March 1st. I can't wait to visit the Sales Office. It should be a blast. I really think that sales will be energized once the sales office opens. Which bring to mind, the second and most important (in my opinion) information revealed in Richard Lawson's article. That is that the goal is 60% of the units reserved, not 50% under contract as many had assumed earlier. I don't think they would report that as the goal if they didn't already have feedback from banks that meeting 60% reserved would qualify for the loan, and I know for a fact that Tony Giarratana has already had a number of meetings with various banks to secure a loan for the project. For me, this is extremely significant. I have little doubt that Tony can achieve that number of reservations before June 30th. As I said earlier, I believe sales will really begin cranking in March once the Sales office opens. I wouldn't be surprised if he get the other 120 reservations he needs in 4 to six weeks once the office opens.

What a great design! Let hope it gets built.

WOooooooooooooooooooooOwwWWW :banana:
congrats Nashville

:banana: :banana: :banana:

:cheers:

This is good for Nashville. I want this project to inspire others to make projects in ths city. This city is pretty wealthy IMO; its interstates and huge freeway interchanges resemble that of the California and Texas ginat cities. A great skyline would match that, and this tower is a great boost.

It looks like it will stick out a bit. Similar to Q1 on the Gold Coast, Australia. The overall design looks good. I am not a fan of crowns usually but this one looks good.

Haven't really warm up to the crown much. Kind of looks like a cheesy bank building in China.

I thought this building was a definite "go" but apparently it isn't.

Hope it hapens.

Magnificient! This is one awesome looking building. Way to go Nashville!!!

Haven't really warm up to the crown much. Kind of looks like a cheesy bank building in China.

Same here.

I do like it how street level, though.

Should be a classy addition to the US skyscape - jealous of you, Nashville!

i don't think nashville really needs this building but oh well! woohoo for them and tennessee!

I like it, though I would like it a lot more if the top floor was higher than 820ft. It looks nice though.

Here's an update. The pictures below show the site for Signature Tower. The sales center opened up on Monday. Jones Lang LaSalle Bank has been lined up for financing. Construction is scheduled to start July 1, 2007.

http://www.moderatetrueview.com/siggysite1.jpg

http://www.moderatetrueview.com/siggysite2.jpg

Here's an article about the financing.

"Nashville-based Giarratana Development LLC selected Jones Lang LaSalle to arrange financing for the proposed Signature Tower. David Hendrickson, executive vice president, and Vladimir Hrkac, vice president, of Jones Lang LaSalle together will raise more than $300 million for the project through a combination of equity, mezzanine debt and a construction loan.

The total square footage of the building will be 1.4 million square feet and at 70 stories will be the third largest building in the U.S. The building will feature storefront retail, a 197-room Hotel Palomar and 390 luxury condominiums. Sales for the condominiums opened just this month.

Signature Tower will be at the intersection of Church Street and Fifth Avenue in Davidson County. The building’s address will be 505 Church St."

Woot!

may-july this year are one of the best skyscrapermonths in the history :)

I like it, though I would like it a lot more if the top floor was higher than 820ft. It looks nice though.

How high is the top floor of ESB or Chrysler? Both have tall spires.

nice design

truly a beauty. it's going to be absolutely stunning now that it's a whoppin' 70 floors instead of the original 55.

How high is the top floor of ESB or Chrysler? Both have tall spires.

http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?26501392

It looks like to me that the ESB observation deck is at about 970 Ft and the top level is at about 1075 Ft.

The Chrysler spire seems to start at about 800 Ft, but I think there are some floor levels up in the spire.

The Empire State Building doesn't have a spire; it's highest floor is around 1,240' above grade.

ESB lev86 observation deckis 1050ft or 320m high.
Chrylser top floor is about 280m/915ft

Congrats Nashville.. That is a georgeous tower.. I wish we in Baltimore were so lucky.... :pepper:

great tower. at 1057ft /322.2m ,its 1ft shorter then Q1 in Australia which is current worlds tallest residential. but this will have some hotel?
yet another to add to 300m+ world tall diagrams

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-small.jpg

This building is beautiful.

ive worked out some heights.
signature tower=
tower width- 37m/120ft
hotel height-51m/170ft
heigh to main roof lev68 /240m
upper roof- lev74/260m
base of spire-286m/940ft
spire 322m/1057ft

This building is beautiful.

Yes, very beautiful. Words just can't explain.

Congrats Nashville.. That is a georgeous tower.. I wish we in Baltimore were so lucky.... :pepper:

"Ask you will receive, my friend!!!" It's just a matter of time. We'll have one of these.

I'd like to live here.... rly :banana:

it looks pretty good!

great tower. at 1057ft /322.2m ,its 1ft shorter then Q1 in Australia which is current worlds tallest residential. but this will have some hotel?
yet another to add to 300m+ world tall diagrams

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/06-101-Signature-Ground-View3-v10_0101d-small.jpg

Uh-oh - Tony G. better add another floor. Can't be topped by only one foot. :lol:

another floor? too complicated. Just add 13 inches @tip of spire.

ive worked out some heights.
signature tower=
tower width- 37m/120ft
hotel height-51m/170ft
heigh to main roof lev68 /240m
upper roof- lev74/260m
base of spire-286m/940ft
spire 322m/1057ft

I noticed that you listed 74 levels. The tower is listed as "only" having 70 floors, but it does have more than 70 levels. There are several "floors" in the structure that have condos with two levels. These are only counted as single floors, while I think they should have been counted as the two floors that they are.

This building can never be considered as all residential. The first 13 floors will be occupied by a Hotel Palomar which is operated by Kimpton Hotels. The residential units begin on the 14th floor and go all the way uop to the top of the tower. The most expensive unit is the 65th floor penthouse. It occupies the entire 65th floor and has a huge 360 degree deck on top of the tower's highest transition point. The unit cost $7,500,000 and has been sold.

Should be a prideness for Nashville. Congrats.

I noticed that you listed 74 levels. The tower is listed as "only" having 70 floors, but it does have more than 70 levels. There are several "floors" in the structure that have condos with two levels. These are only counted as single floors, while I think they should have been counted as the two floors that they are.

This building can never be considered as all residential. The first 13 floors will be occupied by a Hotel Palomar which is operated by Kimpton Hotels. The residential units begin on the 14th floor and go all the way uop to the top of the tower. The most expensive unit is the 65th floor penthouse. It occupies the entire 65th floor and has a huge 360 degree deck on top of the tower's highest transition point. The unit cost $7,500,000 and has been sold.

Have any of the reservations turned into contracts yet. You said the top unit is sold and I was wondering if papers have been signed. I believe this building will sell very well but I'm wondering

Have any of the reservations turned into contracts yet. You said the top unit is sold and I was wondering if papers have been signed. I believe this building will sell very well but I'm wondering

I should have said reserved, not sold. The sales office opened just this week and we're all waiting to find out how well thing's are going. There have been no media reports yet that I know of. I plan to visit the sales center on April 6, but that's a couple of weeks away. As soon as I hear anything concrete, I'll be sure to post.

Here is latest update on visitors to the newly opened sales center.

http://www.signaturetowernashville.com/media/CityPaper-salescenter500.pdf

Hmmmm this is a building that will kick ass man!! wooooohoooooo!!!!!!!Yeeeeahaaawww!!! :lol: :lol:

Sorry for the inconvenience. It was somewhat the American way to show my optinism for this building. It realy looks good and it is tall too! A modern Chrysler building with a unique toutch !

That tower is enough to leave a person speechless. LOL.:lol: Very nice.

N-A-S-H-V-I-L-L-E!!!!!!!!??????? WOOOOW!!!

its amazing to me to see people who are amazed over a nashville project.

hehe, it makes me so giddy

i never thought i would see people react to nashville like this in my lifetime!!!

its really cool that nashville is being put on the map internationally with this project. dont get me wrong, we are a long ways a way from becoming a world class city, if we ever do, but people are going to recognize nashville now. before, all we had was the bellsouth tower, and there is one similar to it in austraila and one being built kind of the same in china too.

its cool that people see nashville now!

VERY NICE!!

Have any of the reservations turned into contracts yet. You said the top unit is sold and I was wondering if papers have been signed. I believe this building will sell very well but I'm wondering

According to the developer, they will not begin converting reservations into sales contracts until about mid-May.

The most expensive unit is the 65th floor penthouse. It occupies the entire 65th floor and has a huge 360 degree deck on top of the tower's highest transition point. The unit cost $7,500,000 and has been sold.

You're kidding. thats the most expensive apartment in a thousand footer. It would easy be 30 mil+ in NYC. Im so jealous. Not that i even have 7.5 mil but damn. the dream to live that high up is a little bit more attainable

Here is a link to some positive mention:

http://wkrn.com/nashville/news/urban-living-in-downtown-music-city-explodes/88720.htm

I noticed that the story says that Signature has more sales than both Veridian and Encore combined. That must mean the sales are happening but that TG just isn't saying a lot.

Also, the penthouses are said to be "75" stories above Nashville. That may be just an error but is interesting.

The crown is reminiscent of Jin Mao's spire.

It looks very nice in the renders so it should look even better when its done.

Here are some news links for Signature's latest marketing tool. Kind of cool and kooky at the same time. Could be fun. Basically they are going to give hot air balloon rides so potential buyers can be raised the same height of various floors. I imagine the penthouse views will be spectacular and totally unobstructed. Here is a link to the news report by Richard Lawson.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/20...ull_of_hot_air

And a link to the TV report:

http://www.wkrn.com/node/91946

only the tallest building outside of NYC and Chicago u/c....and now they want to go higher....nice thinking guys....but lets just building the thing...dont rub it in on other cities in the South.:ohno:

I haven't see anything new on this thread in days. I was just wondering how:

1. The sales are going.
2. The balloon rides are going.
3. Any action at the construction site.
4. Are any reservations now actual contracts? (Hankster said mid-May so it may be early)

Classically elegant.

Congrats to Nashville.

plasticman :

news had a report on this last night

1. they are a third sold, per tony
2. not sure, i never got into that mess, good idea though
3. no, not yet
4. yes, a third sold and contracted. they said some people bought just from seeing the website and not even coming down to the sales center.

plasticman :

news had a report on this last night

1. they are a third sold, per tony
2. not sure, i never got into that mess, good idea though
3. no, not yet
4. yes, a third sold and contracted. they said some people bought just from seeing the website and not even coming down to the sales center.
Which news report had that information. I'd like to post the link over on UP just to raise everyone's mood. There are a couple of people on there that are super-skeptical. If the reservations have indeed turned into contracts, then that puts a new spin on things and might actually silence a few.

news channel 5, last week in their Urban Living series

http://newschannel5.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=1429491&h1=Bird%27s%20Eye%20View%20Of%20Nashville%27s%20Condo%20Craze&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=227033&LaunchPageAdTag=Homepage&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//newschannel5.com/&rnd=65924933

here is another link to another video on the condo boom in nashville, with some stuff on Sig

http://newschannel5.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=1432548&h1=Demand%20Is%20High%20For%20Condos%20In%20Nashville&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=192033&LaunchPageAdTag=Homepage&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//newschannel5.com/&rnd=50378974

WOW!!! Signature Tower is one of most beautiful supertalls even I seen! I can't wait to see it to get built! GO NASHVILLE! :cheers:

I know some of you guys here possibly feel annoyed by this question since I haven't read all previous pages... When will this construction start and when will it be completed?

Damn! Great top!

Great tower,looks like one of those buildings in NYC.

it looks amazing. Congratulatulations for Nashville

Groundbreaking is scheduled for July 4th. That's only about 7 weeks away. There will be fireworks in Nashville on that day in more ways than one!

wow wow wow beartiful building

here is another link to another video on the condo boom in nashville, with some stuff on Sig

http://newschannel5.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=1432548&h1=Demand%20Is%20High%20For%20Condos%20In%20Nashville&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=192033&LaunchPageAdTag=Homepage&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//newschannel5.com/&rnd=50378974
Thanks, someone already posted over on UP.

I wish Atlanta would build a new tallest but until then, I'll enjoy watching Signature get built.

Hey look! Jin Mao's squarer baby sister!

I like it, but it's not terribly original looking.

Hey look! Jin Mao's squarer baby sister!

I like it, but it's not terribly original looking.
Or Austin, Texas's Frost Bank Tower's Big Brother.

I believe it is very original. Top isn't even close to Jin Mao when compared side by side.

I see Chinese in Jin Mao Tower.

I see absolutely no Chinese in the Signature Tower.

so, uhhh, what?

Love this tower great design

I love the top of this one. Looks great. It's a shame they're building this to Nashville, where I'll probably never visit.

The top reminds me of Jin Mao's one. Anyway great tower! :okay:

Very nice looking crown, but the rest is kinda boring...

whats the progress thus far?

:nuts: so wats goin on in here?....ne ground breaking....excavation?...gimmie some news...and pics

:nuts: so wats goin on in here?....ne ground breaking....excavation?...gimmie some news...and pics
To my knowledge groundbreaking is set for July 4th. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

This is a great building for Nashville, TN. The construction trades will be booming on this one including suppliers. I hope to be working with Contractors to supply the Data Communications products needed. Let's get this Party started, the sooner the better.

:cheers: :cucumber:

This is a great building for Nashville, TN. The construction trades will be booming on this one including suppliers. I hope to be working with Contractors to supply the Data Communications products needed. Let's get this Party started, the sooner the better.

:cheers: :cucumber:

Do you know anything the rest of us don't know? When you say you "hope to be working with Contractors..etc.." does that mean you are in contact with them and do you have any information about sales and / or when this thing will launch out of the ground?

So it's known for sure that this Signature Tower will be built, right? How cool! A skyscraper taller than 1000 feet in a relatively smaller city like Nashville. The developer is really bold and visionary. It looks like his courage and vision is paying off now. I am just curious which kinds of people will actually buy condos in this tower, are they going to be mostly local, from the Mid-west, the south, or even the whole nation?

Nice one. How will it look in the skyline?

great i hope ( i'm sure ) :D

Very nice!

Is the new Empire State :)

Not so much the Empire State Building but more the Chrysler building with the patterned shaped roofline. I'll say, this is probably one of the classiest projects in the States right now, if not the world even. Beautiful supertall and none more deserving than Ole' Nashville.

It's a great looking tower but calling it the classiest under construction in the world is certainly subjective.

So it's known for sure that this Signature Tower will be built, right? How cool! A skyscraper taller than 1000 feet in a relatively smaller city like Nashville. The developer is really bold and visionary. It looks like his courage and vision is paying off now. I am just curious which kinds of people will actually buy condos in this tower, are they going to be mostly local, from the Mid-west, the south, or even the whole nation?

Anyone with money will buy it for sure.

It's a great looking tower but calling it the classiest under construction in the world is certainly subjective.

Compared to the typical Vancouver style condo towers popping everywhere here in the states, not to mention some of the tacky stuff doing up in Dubai and elsewhere, Signature is a much needed breath of fresh air. I mean this is as close to a perfect skyscraper as you can get. Not extremely tall as to throw off the balance of Nashville's skyline, clean lines, and a unique top. Plus it's central location in the city's skyline. Not too many cities have their tallest in the center.

http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/signature-view4-Night-v01_0001c-small.jpg
http://www.2dimes.com/client_area/signaturetower/Shot13-Symphony-v04_0001-small.JPG

I'm curious... Will Signature Tower be the second tallest residential tower behind Chicago Spires in North America?

yes, as far as i know there is no taller than this tower ( only CS )

breathtaking renders btw!

OMG what a nice tower this is gonna be!! :D
They need to build this right NOW!!!

:D

Cheers :cheers:

well, this tower isn't somethin' special, but it's sure great project for Nashville :cheers:

I'm curious... Will Signature Tower be the second tallest residential tower behind Chicago Spires in North America?

Doesn't Signature Tower include a hotel?

Doesn't Signature Tower include a hotel?

Yes, the Hotel Palomar on the lower 12 floors.

Tuesday, 04/24/07
Giarratana, hotel group sign deal for tower
Skyscraper developer Tony Giarratana and Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group have signed a 15-year operating agreement, moving ahead with previously announced plans for a 197-room boutique hotel as part of the 70-story Signature Tower downtown, officials said.
Hotel Palomar will occupy the lower 12 floors of Signature Tower.

well, this tower isn't somethin' special, but it's sure great project for Nashville :cheers:

I would have to disagree. It is extremely special with class to go with it.

as happy as I am for Nashville... I truely do not like this building. The spire is way too much for me. Doesn't look... natrual.

as happy as I am for Nashville... I truely do not like this building. The spire is way too much for me. Doesn't look... natrual.

I have to disagree. I think this is one of the best proposals out there. The spire is a perfect culmination to this design.

the top looks a bit like Jin Mao tower.

I fail to see how this isn't eye catching to the minority. Stand by what I say to say this is a truly breathtaking piece of architecture and it does resemble the Jin Mao, gorgeous looks matched by a domineering decent height.

Groundbreaking is expected in exactly one month...July 4th. We are anxiously awaiting the start of construction.

Look like Jin Mao...

I'm curious... Since Signature Tower and Jim Mao looks much similar... Will that building have same fascade as Jim Mao?

probably not ^^

I think these pictures are better for the purposes of comparison:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/lexyky/Nashville/asig5a.jpghttp://www.code-d.com/china/jin-mao-tower.jpg

^^

It is definitely much different than the Jin Mao. The Signature Tower doesn't resemble bamboo like the Jin Mao. Very good comparison photo.

It was announced today that next month the FAA will be changing the flight paths into the Nashville airport to avoid Signature Tower. I don't think the FAA would be doing such a thing if this project is not a definite go. Groundbreaking is now only 4 weeks away!

this is a skyscraper any city would want as its tallest; if the spire was ugly Id be more prone to criticize its length, but damn. what a beauty.

facade will be interesting to see.

I consider Signature Tower to most closely resember the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is almost exactly the same size.

http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?28215083

It was announced today that next month the FAA will be changing the flight paths into the Nashville airport to avoid Signature Tower. I don't think the FAA would be doing such a thing if this project is not a definite go. Groundbreaking is now only 4 weeks away!

sounds Great! I have no doubt in my mind it will not be built now! YAY! :D

And yes those are better pictures of comparason, but i was only trying to get the tops of them, but there's no rendering of just the top of signiture

Damn what a nice classy tower! Congrats Nashville!

it looks exactly like jing mao....