The Ashwood development, in its pivotal location, is to become the new entrance into Nashville's iconic 12 South neighborhood. This project is the result of years of collaboration between architects and designers, residents and visitors of the 12 South neighborhood, and the developer of the property.

Ashwood's foundational ideas came about after a rigorous analysis of the 12 South commercial district. This new, mixed-use development comprises retail spaces, restaurants, and office spaces. The buildings and grounds are centered around a courtyard featuring landscape elements that encourage moments of surprise and exploration. The massing of the structures is oriented such that the complex does not overwhelm the context-buildings near the road are at a smaller scale, while the tallest points of the project form the backdrop. The material palette was carefully selected to reflect the long-standing building context and the ever-evolving urban fabric that is Nashville.

To what we hope will be the delight of the community, this development offers a substantial amount of new public space beyond the street and the realm of cars. We hope this project serves as a model of neighborhood inclusion as our city continues to grow!