The Food Biz Article: The Southern, a Tuck-Hinton Project
The Nashville Post published an article April 1, 2012 entitled The Food Biz: Southern Strategy, written by Dana Kopp Franklin, this article tells about the exciting new restaurant, The Southern Steak & Oyster, which will be opening Monday, April 23, 2012 to the public, in the base of the Pinnacle tower.
Tuck-Hinton Architects proudly designed this highly anticipated new restaurant, Josh Hughes and Seab Tuck were project managers on this project. The Southern Steak & Oyster, created by Tom Morales, founder of the famous Loveless Café, Barn & Gift Shop located southwest of Nashville, the unique Sapphire in Franklin, and Tomkats Catering, which has catered on sets for prestigious film crews such as Young Guns to The Help.
iLight Technologies Case Study: Nashville Adventure Science Center
iLight Technologies recently conducted a case study on the Nashville Adventure Science Center expansion and planetarium, in which our very own Chuck Miller was the project manager on that project. To give the effects of outer space we used Plexineon lighting in red, blue and white.
“The Plexineon is still as bright as the day it was installed,” he says. “The quality of light and the color surpasses neon because it has that consistent glow. When you see it throughout the museum space, it’s really stunning.”—Chuck Miller
Tuck-Hinton Architects recognized in Public Architecture’s Blog
Tuck-Hinton Architects was recently mentioned in Public Architecture’s blog, ‘The 1% Reaches Two Major Milestones’, in which goes on to recognize Tuck-Hinton Architects as one of the first few design firms to pledge money in support of the pro bono services through The 1% program.
UT Living Light House Tour at Centennial Park
Tuck-Hinton Architects toured the UT Living Light House at Centennial Park on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
The 750 square-foot solar powered home was displayed in Centennial Park from February 29- April 1, 2012, as part of a multi-city tour of the state. The home demonstrates how solar technology and design can be used to create greater efficiencies in homes and businesses.
Music City Center taking shape
The Music City Center and it’s multitude of geometries are finally coming to life. The roof, inspired by the landscape local to middle Tennessee, is nearing completion with all of its structure and decking currently complete. The green roof has been installed over two of the three exhibit halls.