Apparently, those who abide by the expression, “You can’t be everything to everyone,” have not heard about Sixth&Blanco, the mini-metropolis set to break ground any day now. The upcoming achievement from Austin-based developer Riverside Resources and McGuire Moorman Lambert (MML) Hospitality was intended to contribute to Clarksville’s already charming aesthetic. It will incorporate five levels with more than 50,000 square feet of new retail and restaurants, a luxury hotel, along with a handful of private homes.

A dramatic awning will cover the enterances from Sixth Street. PHOTO BY HERZOG & DE MEURON

This project marks the first in Texas for Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, known globally for London’s Tate Modern. “The building is, in essence, a horizontally stacked structure, which steps back and decreases in density as it grows taller to maximize daylight and make room for landscaped gardens, courtyards and porches on all levels,” explains Simon Demeuse, Partner at Herzog & de Meuron. “The project is not a singular uniform gesture but rather a sum of its many individual parts.”

Sales have already been underway for its 10 residences, nearly all of which will be two stories. Starting at 4,600 square feet and offering three or four bedrooms and many terraces, they were designed to provide a true indoor-outdoor experience, with loft-style, open floorplans wrapped primarily in wood from floor to ceiling. Rounded corners found throughout, along with tall vertical windows, curving staircases, and trimless walls and doors, will provide an organic feel inside. Homeowners are invited to customize with their choice of finishes.

Each residence will also feature a cocktail pool, while all residents will be invited to share in a spa and bathhouse. In addition, they will have access to the hotel’s pool and lounge, its restaurant and bar, gym, screening room and event space, along with additional services and amenities, including room service, catering and concierge services. In other words, Sixth&Blanco promises to be a whole new world unto itself. Prices start at $10 million; sales gallery: 606 Blanco St., 512.988.9464, sixthandblanco.com

Off Blanco, a courtyard will welcome guests. PHOTO BY HERZOG & DE MEURON