Evening exterior view of a modern multi-story building combining glass and brick facades, with illuminated walkways and several pedestrians walking dogs. Daytime view of a multi-level outdoor courtyard blending old industrial ruins with modern landscaping. Wooden benches, boulders, and greenery are arranged between remnants of aged brick and concrete. People lounge and walk through the space, adjacent to a restored building with large glass windows and concrete framing. Nighttime scene of a historic brick and concrete structure with a pedestrian bridge connecting two sections, featuring outdoor seating with people enjoying the illuminated courtyard. Aerial view at sunset showcasing the juxtaposition of a historic brick-and-concrete building with a modern stacked glass office tower rising behind it. The revitalized industrial complex includes landscaped terraces and pedestrian walkways integrated into the original structure. Black-and-white aerial photograph of the original industrial complex in its mid-20th century state. Smokestacks, water towers, and numerous factory buildings dominate the scene, with early automobiles visible in a parking lot—evoking the site’s industrial past.

Neuhoff

In 2016, Smith Gee Studio led a community charrette and master planning process to bring new life and opportunity to this one-of-a-kind historic slaughterhouse along the Cumberland River. Through the strategic preservation of existing buildings, a mix of uses, addition of new development, and a network of streetscapes and open spaces, the resulting built environment provides for a truly unique experience. In 2018, Atlanta-based New City Properties partnered with S9 Architecture, HKS, and Smith Gee Studio to update the master plan and secure zoning entitlements for a mixed-use destination for living, working, and relaxing.

After working together to refine the overall vision, SGS took over as architects for the adaptive reuse of the historic “Curve Building”, the Boiler Building, and the Engine Room, now Monday Night Brewing. After carefully assessing the existing structures, much of the original buildings were retained. Selective demolition and restrained modern interventions reveal a contrast of old and new, patina and polish. Where fire and water-damaged structures were removed, a new lobby core forms a building within a building and a modern backdrop that reflects the historic remains. The rejuvenated neighborhood icon introduces a rich mix of retail, food & beverage, creative office spaces, and a dramatic river terrace of architectural relics that frames views and offers public access to the river.

YEAR:

2024

LOCATION:

Nashville, TN

ARCHITECT:

Smith Gee Studio in collaboration with S9 Architecture

CLIENT:

New City Properties

SERVICES:

Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, & Entitlements

AWARDS:

  • 19th Biennale Architettura, Porch: An Architecture of Generosity, 2025
  • Associated General Contractors, AGC Build Tennessee Award of Excellence, Historic Renovation Over $250M, 2025
  • Interior Design Magazine, Finalist, Best of Year Awards, Large Commercial Lobby + Amenity Space, 2024
  • USGBC Tennessee, Iconic Building Award, 2024
  • NAIOP Nashville, Mixed-Use Development of the Year, 2024