Listen to this articleFurniture designers have a new location to feature their work in the Navy Yard Charleston’s future Charleston Design District.
In the fall, the district will open along the Cooper River in North Charleston as a hub to create and source home furnishings, according to a news release. Companies such as Kravet, Schumacher and Textures have signed leases for showroom locations in the district.
“Charleston’s architecture and design community is celebrated for its creativity and rich history, and we are thrilled to be part of such a collaborative and tight-knit group of professionals,” Andrew Denny, founder of Textures, said in the release. “Navy Yard Charleston offers the perfect setting to showcase our carefully curated products and to deepen our connection with the design industry in Charleston.”
In addition to the national brands, Charleston brands such as The Urban Electric Co., Fritz Porter and Smithey Ironware Co. will have space in the design hub, the release said. In total, the district will offer up to 150,000-square-feet of showroom space.
“The history of the Navy Yard is the story of craft manufacturing in the Lowcountry,” Dave Dawson, president and founder of The Urban Electric Co., said in the release. “The neighborhood’s character-rich buildings and maker spirit drew us here nearly 20 years ago, an experience we proudly share with the design clients across the country we regularly bring to visit our factory. We’re excited to welcome even more kindred creatives to an already dynamic community and to nurture and inspire the next generation of decorative artists.”
The Charleston Design District will also include dining options, including a full-service rooftop restaurant totaling 8,200-square-feet from Steve Palmer of Indigo Road Hospitality Group, according to the release.
“Charleston’s rich design heritage and vibrant creative community make it the perfect home for our newest showroom,” Emily Raquel Romero, president of Schumacher North America, said in the release. “We are deeply committed to our clients here and excited to invest further in this inspiring city, strengthening relationships and fostering new collaborations within its dynamic design landscape.”
The design district is part of a multi-phase process to redevelop the old Charleston Navy Base for community use, according to the release. Jamestown real estate firm is leading the redevelopment along with Weaver Capital Partners and WECCO Development.
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“The history and architecture of the area offer a strong anchor and compelling backdrop for the Charleston Design District,” Michael Phillips, president of Jamestown, said in the release. “The formation of the Charleston Design District is, in part, a response to the diverse design and creative community that has amassed throughout the neighborhood over the past few years. We want to foster and grow that community to create the most extensive and innovative selection of interior furnishings in the coastal Carolinas.”
Kravet’s showroom is 2,240-square-feet and Schumacher’s is 3,760-square-feet, both in Storehouse Eight, the release said. Patterson Flynn leased a 1,620-square-foot showroom in Storehouse Nine.
“We are delighted to be in such great company at the Charleston Design District,” Daniel Kravet, vice president of sales at Kravet, said in the release. “Our Kravet Workspace model provides a seamless and efficient shopping experience for our customers, and we’re excited to be a part of the founding of this design hub.”
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