Boyd Simpson, president of The Simpson Organization and the developer behind The Cigar Factory, discusses the project status, potential financing arrangements, and more.
Frequently, I overhear Charleston tour guides telling their guests about the small, metal bolts on most of the old buildings around town. Some have a simple, circular shape, while others are intricate, star shapes (right).
Most people are unaware that Charleston lays on a fault line, and the city experienced massive damage from an earthquake in 1886. [...]
Commercial real estate team leader, Chris Fraser of Grubb&Ellis|Barkley Fraser, discusses the retail and office space available at the Cigar Factory. The first floor will contain retail space and the second floor will contain approximately 25,000 square feet of office space. In this video, Fraser describes the amenties and types of retail shops that will [...]
Boeing’s October announcement to build a second 787 assembly line in North Charleston has created tremendous excitement in Charleston, South Carolina and across the US. The 787 Dreamliner boasts extreme fuel efficiency (20% more fuel-efficient than the 767), and will use composite materials for most of its construction. The Charleston plant will piece together parts [...]
Construction crews have finished demolition and have begun framing the residential units. Crews have framed the 5th floor and are currently framing the 3rd and 4th floors. This step of construction should be completed in the coming weeks.
With the framing in place on the 5th floor, it really gives a sense of what the lofts [...]
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Want another perspective of what the Cigar Factory will look like upon completion? Check out the photos of the sales center model below to get an idea of the layout, space and more. You can see some of the amenities like the rooftop observation deck, pool, Charleston garden, ample parking and dog walk.
