IPB Properties has topped out on Phase 1 of its three-tower mixed-use development The Motley. The last concrete pour toppin- out the 26-floor residential tower marks the completion of the building’s structure. This marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the former dairy factory site into a vibrant community hub for Midtown Nashville. The site is located at 1401 Church Street.
“Watching the first tower of The Motley reach full height is a significant moment for this project,” says David McCutcheon, Vice President, US Operations of IPB Properties. “This building reflects the character of the neighborhood it’s becoming part of, and this milestone brings us closer to welcoming our first residents to Midtown next year.”
Designed by Nashville-based HASTINGS Architecture, the first tower has reached its full height on schedule, the result of close coordination between IPB Properties, general contractor Axiom Builders, and the project’s design and engineering teams. Tower 1 will offer 326 high-quality rental homes, ranging from studios to three bedrooms.
The first phase will also include 27,000 square feet of amenities, such as social lounges, an outdoor pool, a sun deck, co-working spaces, a fitness center, and an indoor and outdoor dog park. At the same time, IPB Properties in collaboration with Ojas Partners, will develop more than 14,000 square feet of ground-level retail, inviting the community in and creating a vibrant public plaza.
The developer notes that The Motley addresses the increasing need for rental properties driven by the city’s significant population growth, particularly in the tech and health sectors, as well as its concentration of post-secondary institutions. At full build-out The Motley will bring nearly 1,200 distinctive rental homes and over 70,000 square feet of restaurant and other commercial spaces to this prominent intersection at Church Street and the interstate.
The construction partner for the project is Axiom Builders, a residential and commercial construction company with over 12 million square feet under construction in Canada and the U.S.
“Our deepest gratitude goes to the exceptional trade crews whose daily craft and dedication made this milestone possible. Thank you ipb Properties, Hastings Architecture, and all consultants for their close collaboration and trust. We’re proud to be building alongside the best in the business.”
Says Johan Wu Director at Axiom Builders.
With the structure now complete, Axiom Builders has shifted focus to finishing the exterior envelope as interior finishing work continues. Construction on the first phase of The Motley remains on track to complete in 2027.
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