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225 Polk

225 Polk

Nashville, TN, United States

Special Mention, 2021 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Adaptive Reuse

Project Featured on Dec 18, 2021

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225 Polk

Nashville, TN, United States

Special Mention, 2021 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Adaptive Reuse

Project Featured on Dec 18, 2021

Firm

HASTINGS Architecture

Type

Commercial › Office

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2019

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

This prominent New-Formalist landmark completed in 1965 served as Nashville’s Main Public Library for more than 35 years. After the Main Library was relocated in 2001 the building remained dormant for long periods until private owners purchased it with the intent to restore the original structure and give the building new life as creative office space.

The revitalization of this architectural treasure relied on a fierce commitment to the original design intent. The Georgia Cherokee marble panel façade was cleaned, repaired, and/or replaced with new marble from the original quarry. The original curtainwall frames were left in place, replacing the glass with modern, high-performance glazing. The original terrazzo floor in the lobby was refurbished, as was the terrazzo-clad monumental stair which connects the two main floors.