March 23, 2022
Capitol View Wins Top Award in ICSC Global Design Competition
Mixed-use urban district Capitol View earned a gold award, the highest possible honor, at the 2021 ICSC Global Design and Development Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the design and development of retail spaces and marketplaces worldwide.
“It is an honor for Capitol View to be recognized with this distinction. We sought to truly build community at Capitol View, to create a neighborhood that would blend with and enhance the surrounding area and serve the Nashville community,” said Mark Traylor, partner of Boyle Investment Company. “From the width of the sidewalks to retailer patios, to free parking and ease of access, Capitol View was designed with the user’s experience in mind.”
Capitol View brought the first full-service grocery store to downtown Nashville when Publix arrived in October 2019. The district also brought relief to the Gulch’s long-running park desert with Frankie Pierce Park and the Trolley Park green space, connecting the city’s greenway system and creating greater bike and pedestrian access.
“The hope is that, by adding this award to Capitol View’s list of honors, the work that is being done here inspires a focus on people-centric design that is both practical and exciting and that seamlessly blends with the history around it,” said Angelo Carusi, principal for Cooper Carry. “Capitol View’s winning this award shows a global recognition and appreciation for the work and intentionality that was put into this project, and we share that honor with every member of our team.”
Developed by Boyle, Northwood Ravin, and Northwestern Mutual, Capitol View is the product of a talented team of designers, architects, and engineers working together. Boyle developed the property alongside Northwood Ravin and Northwestern Mutual, while Cooper Carry executed the overall design and architecture of the structures. The Lighting Practice designed the lighting throughout the property, with Hoar Construction providing general contracting and Barge Design supplying the civil engineering needs. Kiser Vogrin was the architect for the landscaping, providing a more pleasing atmosphere for residents and visitors.
Boyle and Cooper Carry worked in tandem to incorporate elements that connect Capitol View to the buildings and communities that surround it. The use of brick complements the historic buildings nearby, and the original 100-year-old cobblestone was repurposed and incorporated as part of the pedestrian crosswalks. Capitol View’s design further offers a feeling of connectivity through its physical links to Nashville’s corporate offices and the greenway and parks system. The neighborhood also supplies its own green space for residents, office tenants, and visitors alike.
Since breaking ground in 2016, Capitol View has received several awards, including Green Globes ® certification, ULI Nashville’s Excellence in Development award, and the title of “Development of the Year” from NAIOP Nashville for the 1100 Charlotte Ave. mixed-use tower. Capitol View is home to numerous companies, retail, and restaurants, including HCA Healthcare, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, ProviderTrust, Healthstream, Tune, Entrekin & White Law, Publix, Central BBQ, L.A. Green, VSL Nail Salon, Rukus Cycling Studio, CareNow Urgent Care, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Hampton Inn & Suites.
“It is an honor for Capitol View to be recognized with this distinction. We sought to truly build community at Capitol View, to create a neighborhood that would blend with and enhance the surrounding area and serve the Nashville community,” said Mark Traylor, partner of Boyle Investment Company. “From the width of the sidewalks to retailer patios, to free parking and ease of access, Capitol View was designed with the user’s experience in mind.”
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