Modern mid-rise apartment buildings with balconies, surrounding a landscaped courtyard featuring young trees, shrubs, and a concrete walkway. Elevated evening view of a stylish apartment courtyard with string lights, lounge seating, and a well-lit swimming pool in the background. Cozy and modern apartment community lounge with large sofas, decorative pillows, abstract artwork, and a multi-panel TV wall. Top-down view of a pristine rectangular swimming pool lined with gray lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a small patch of artificial turf. Chic apartment lobby featuring red circular ceiling accents, statement lighting fixtures, modern furniture, and a coffee station in the background. Evening street view of the apartment complex exterior with tree-lined sidewalks, parked cars, and residents walking along the quiet road. Ground-level courtyard between apartment buildings with artificial turf, black wicker lounge seating, and a shaded pergola walkway.

River House

River House is a 247-unit luxury apartment community in downtown Nashville, developed as part of the Rolling Mill Hill redevelopment. Designed with a distinctive U-shaped footprint, the five- and six-story building features a two-tiered amenity deck, a 300-car podium garage, and climate-controlled storage, all oriented to take full advantage of sweeping views of the river, city skyline, and central courtyard. Most units include private balconies, reinforcing the connection to the surrounding landscape.

Certified LEED for New Construction, River House reflects a strong commitment to sustainability while delivering a critical mass of market-rate housing in a mixed-income neighborhood. Rather than competing with nearby architecture, its refined, modern design complements the character of the area. Thoughtfully integrated into the urban fabric, the building activates all four sides of the block with engaging streetscapes, stoops, balconies, and open spaces. As the keystone development of the Rolling Mill Hill hillside, River House completes a major phase of the district’s evolution and enhances connectivity within the neighborhood.

Year:

2017

Location:

Nashville, TN

Architect:

Smith Gee Studio

Client:

SWH Residential Partners

Services:

Architecture & Master Planning

Awards:

Aurora Awards, Silver Honor, Best MF Housing Community (5 Stories of more for rent), 2020 Associated Builders & Contractors of Tennessee, Excellence in Construction, 2018