Tony Giarratana is known for his ambition , striving to make every new building taller and better than the last . The Nashville real estate developer ’ s latest project is poised to redefine his city ’ s skyline : the 505 Tower .

From the designs of architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz , the gleaming 524-ft tower will stand as the tallest building in Nashville by habitable floors — matched only by the spires of the city ’ s iconic AT & T Tower , known locally as the “ Batman Building .” To take on the challenge of realizing this grand project , Giarratana has turned to contracting firm Archer Western .

106 April 2016