Above the Clouds
High-rise living at 505 just right for many Nashvillians Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Sanford Myers It wasn’t very long ago that the ability to live 40 floors up in Nashville was even an option. But in 2019 it’s here, it’s accessible and it’s attracting every kind of homeowner Middle Tennessee has to offer. Here we get to know three different people,
A Dream Realized
Tony Giarratana imagined a walkable downtown. Then he made it happen. Story by Hollie Deese When people talk about the “new Nashville,” nowhere is that more physically evident than at 505 – the tallest residential building in the state, right in the heart of downtown. Of course those who are actually new to the new Nashville might not know how
Castle Homes partners with House Beautiful for Whole Home Concept House
Show House Devoted to Wellness and Better Living Through Design Williamson County builders Castle Homes recently announced a partnership with House Beautiful for the publication’s second annual Whole Home Concept House to be built in Belle Meade. Devoted to designs and ideas to create a home that promotes wellness and better living, the home will be open for tour
Master Collaboration
Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer share tips for couples building their dream home Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Eric Piasecki Getting through a new build is not typically an easy feat for couples, especially when they each have strong design aesthetic and even stronger opinions. But somehow interior designer and architect power couple Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer
Creating on The Hill
By Nicole Keiper Photography by Julia Steele From the outside, the 20,000-square-foot building at 2100 Dunn Ave. near the fairgrounds looks a like any other Nashville warehouse. Inside, though, The Hill collective buzzes with creative color as 16 local businesses dig into the day’s work — stitching sleek jackets, printing band posters, designing custom light fixtures and fabricating stylish
A Lifestyle Leap in Leiper’s Fork
Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Jay Winter Portrait by Anthony Scarlati It’s your typical story of boy meets girl, boy marries girl, boy and girl move to a place they pinned on a map. Or something like that. Samantha and Eric Coghlan met at gemology school in San Diego 14 years ago, and their connection was instant and
Technical Artistry
Architects ditch computers and add personal touch with sketches by hand There is something so special and intimate about a drawing, and when it is of a house you are building from the ground up it can become a part of your family’s documented history. Kevin Coffey Franklin-based architect Kevin Coffey began drawing houses when he was 7
From Natchez to Nashville
Feltus-Hawkins duo’s home blends the best of the south Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Sanford Myers When Marjorie Feltus met David Hawkins on a commercial design project, the pairing was just the beginning of a work relationship that turned into a marriage, a perfect blending of their contemporary and historical styles to make something truly special. And that
Brick by Brick
New build reflects neighborhood’s past Photography by Gieves Anderson When the three partners of Wagon Wheel Title and Escrow decided to build a new office next door to their East Nashville bungalow, they wanted it to look like it belonged there — a commercial project that fit right in with its residential neighbors. And Angie Lawless, Brandon Miller and
Lily Hansen interviews Lawrence Azerrad about Concorde
During a one-night special event Lily Hansen, author of Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations, will interview Lawrence Azerrad, author of Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of the Concorde as part of Nashville Design Week. Lawrence Azerrad is a Grammy award-winning, Los Angeles–based graphic designer and creative director. Azerrad founded LADdesign, a graphic design studio specializing in music, culture and
