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Belle Meade Native and Co-Founder of Meyer Davis Studio, Will Meyer with his partner Grey Davis.
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1 Iris Lane is designed to reflect the equestrian history of the site and the enduring spirit and cultural heritage of its context.
“The story of Belle Meade begins with its equestrian heritage. You still see that today with its architectural elements—the dry laid stone walls, the split-rail wood fences—those original landscape elements come forward into the architecture of The Residences at Belle Meade Village.”
“The story of Belle Meade begins with its equestrian heritage. You still see that today with its architectural elements—the dry laid stone walls, the split-rail wood fences—those original landscape elements come forward into the architecture of The Residences at Belle Meade Village.”
Will Meyer, Principal and Co-Founder of Meyer Davis Studio
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As the site of the preeminent nineteenth-century stud farm for the American Thoroughbred industry, Belle Meade’s equestrian heritage is central to the neighborhood’s legacy and identity.
“Our inspiration is founded in the beautiful workmanship and craftsmanship you see throughout equestrian culture. We’ve taken that heritage and brought it forward through thoughtful detailing and materiality.”
“Our inspiration is founded in the beautiful workmanship and craftsmanship you see throughout equestrian culture. We’ve taken that heritage and brought it forward through thoughtful detailing and materiality.”
Will Meyer, Principal and Co-Founder of Meyer Davis Studio
“We chose materials—stone with green veins, natural woods with beautiful graining—that are inherently compatible with the landscape and subtly evoke nature within the interiors.”
“We chose materials—stone with green veins, natural woods with beautiful graining—that are inherently compatible with the landscape and subtly evoke nature within the interiors.”
Will Meyer, Principal and Co-Founder of Meyer Davis Studio
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Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture Partner and Co-Founder Jim Plunkard in the studio.
“The idea was to create a residence that would feel like an estate, an estate that you could live in no matter the size of your family or how it grew, and you could stay here for a very long part of your life.”
“The idea was to create a residence that would feel like an estate, an estate that you could live in no matter the size of your family or how it grew, and you could stay here for a very long part of your life.”
Jim Plunkard, Co-Founder of Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture
“We used stone, we used steel, we used wood, and we used nature to create a building that has weight and a real presence.”
“We used stone, we used steel, we used wood, and we used nature to create a building that has weight and a real presence.”
Jim Plunkard, Co-Founder of Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture
“The hand-troweled cast stone panels are a work of art. You have a fine craftsman build a high-end build in, then lay it down and pour the concrete into the molds. You get all the grain, the texture, the coloration and they will stand the test of time.”
“The hand-troweled cast stone panels are a work of art. You have a fine craftsman build a high-end build in, then lay it down and pour the concrete into the molds. You get all the grain, the texture, the coloration and they will stand the test of time."
Jim Plunkard, Co-Founder of Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture
