Exterior evening view of a modern two-story commercial building with large glass windows, a balcony with chairs and potted plants, and a black and gray facade. Outdoor concrete stairway with integrated wood seating, a person sitting reading a book, and a mural-covered concrete wall under a blue sky next to the building. Partial view of the building’s exterior showing concrete, black corrugated metal siding, tall narrow windows, and a person walking down exterior stairs. Front exterior dusk view of the two-story commercial building with glass walls, metal siding, and a landscaped walkway. Interior view of a modern office kitchen and seating area with a long marble island, blue cushioned bar stools, and five people interacting. Interior view of an office lobby area with a modern staircase, planter box with greenery, a woman sitting reading, and two men conversing near a conference room. Open-plan office interior with long tables, green chairs, plants, people working, and large windows providing natural light. Reception area with wood and concrete accents, gray couches, modern chairs, a wood coffee table, large windows, and a receptionist at the desk with a "Smith Gee Studio" logo on the wall.

602 Taylor Street

SGS master planned and designed each phase of the 14-acre Taylor Place redevelopment in Nashville’s historic Germantown, including 602 Taylor Street, a 2-story office building and home to Smith Gee Studio. Situated next to the iconic Werthan Warehouse, an adaptive reuse of a historic industrial building, 602 Taylor reflects much of the context and character of the original site. Brick, metal, and glass create an elevation rooted in time. The building was completed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several essential elements responding to a post-pandemic world were incorporated into the design during construction. These included an HVAC system equipped with ionization technology to scrub the air throughout the building and touchless faucets, trash cans, and air dryers. 602 Taylor was designed for flexibility over time, accommodating up to 4 tenants with multiple entrances. SGS occupies ¾ of the building with bright, open office space and is designed to prioritize amenities and public areas at the corners for optimum daylight and visibility.

Year:

2020

Location:

Nashville, TN

Client:

META Real Estate Partners

Services:

Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning

Awards:

Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Historical Commission, Preservation Award, Infill Category, 2023 AIA Middle Tennessee, Merit Award, 2022