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The Smith Springs Community Center seamlessly blends functionality with local flair into a vibrant and dynamic gathering space for the South Nashville community. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding farmland, the center’s design incorporates an existing farm into the design and delivers a truly unique architectural asset for the community.
Perched atop a sloping site and nestled among a grove of established trees, the building stands tall, and draws people in. Situated just off the bustling Smith Springs Road and just a stone’s throw away from Percy Priest Lake, the center spans an impressive 30,750-square-feet that is ingeniously divided into two distinct sections: the barn (bar) and its supporting building (box).
The interior of the building offers a captivating blend of black, white, and grey tones. The walls are finished with plywood for both form and function purposes; their aesthetic appeal but also their durability and contribution to the overall low-maintenance nature of the building.
In homage to the local architecture and the site’s heritage as an arboretum, the Community Center boasts a façade clad in striking standing seam metal panels reminiscent of charming rural farmhouses and storage buildings. The captivating charcoal color creates a distinct contrast between the old and the new.
Connected by a double-height lobby adorned with administration offices and cozy gathering spaces, the barn juts out at an angle, providing captivating views. Within its walls, the building program includes a fitness gym, a movement studio, three multipurpose rooms, and a teaching kitchen. Meanwhile, the box houses the gymnasium, indoor running track, and a three-lane pool.
Location
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Size
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30,750 square feet
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Client
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Metro Parks and Recreation, City of Nashville
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Recognition
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LEED Silver
AIA Middle Tennessee Honor Award |
Photography
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McGinn Photography
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