78 Live/Work Units Open at Navy Yard Charleston
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Jason Thomas //August 20, 2024
A turn-of-the-century Navy storehouse has been converted into dozens of live/work units as part of the redevelopment of a formal Naval Complex in North Charleston. Navy Yard Charleston has completed Storehouse Nine, which features 78 boutique live/work units, including studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 540 to 930 square feet, according to a news release. Designed to serve the new workforce, the units provide an integrated living environment and workspace in a flexible format, the release stated. Unlike other live/work concepts, Storehouse Nine is not limited to individuals looking to operate a business from their unit. “Today’s workforce is more flexible and more mobile than ever before,” said Jay Weaver, founder and president of Weaver Capital Partners, developers of the project. “We wanted to create a living experience that reflects that trend and serves a broad range of lifestyles and working arrangements. The live/work units at Storehouse Nine can be adapted for artists and business owners, and more broadly for people prioritizing a home office environment.”
The four-story brick building, constructed in 1918, blends original industrial architecture with modern utilitarian design elements, the release stated. Exposed brick walls, concrete floors, original concrete mushroom columns, and historically replicated steel-frame windows run throughout the building. In keeping with the authenticity of the building, historic details such as large window openings and original staircases and balustrades were restored. The unit finishes are inspired by 1940s design and include custom, cream-colored cabinetry, bronze hardware, glazed porcelain tile with pencil trim, and open shelving, the release stated Unit interiors feature open loft ceilings and carpentry closets, along with American-made, designer light fixtures and a standing desk. Storehouse Nine is the heart of the first phase of the Navy Yard Charleston’s mixed JT_CharlestonBusinessJournal_8.20.24use environment, placing industrial units at the intersection of the new workforce, according to the release. In addition to the live/work units, it features a mix of maker studios, retail and design showrooms on the ground floor. A rooftop restaurant is expected to come online later this year. The building is positioned alongside Storehouse Eight, which will be reactivated in the coming months with office and an event venue, as well as additional retail, restaurants, and design showrooms. A plaza between the buildings features a lawn and tree grove, game area, fire pit, and outdoor event space, according to the release. At its center, a contemporary glass-box restaurant will offer alfresco dining. The plaza is being activated with seasonal programming, including food trucks, yoga, and art events.
Residents of Storehouse Nine will have access to these activities and amenities as well as the nearby Riverfront Park and complementary membership to Paradiso, a social club featuring an expansive saltwater pool, private cabanas and fitness facilities. Storehouse Nine is part of a broader redevelopment led by Jamestown and local Charleston real estate developers Weaver Capital Partners and WECCO Development, according to the release. The multi-phase redevelopment will transform an 85-acre portion of the former naval base into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.
