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 [...]
Charleston has always been regarded as a shopping destination, and Time Magazine recently listed King Street on their 2009 “50 Authentic American Experiences” list. From high-end boutiques and shoe stores, to design shops and jewelry stores, King Street is the jewel of the Holy City.
Here’s what Time said about King Street:
Walking along Charleston’s quaint King Street will take you [...]
The Citadel and College of Charleston have been ranked in US News & World Report’s and Forbes Magazine’s best colleges issues.
US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges”
Two Charleston colleges are featured in the 2010 US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” The Citadel and College of Charleston ranked in the “Best Master’s Universities in [...]
Want to be involved in shaping what your kitchen will look like? At the Cigar Factory, all lofts will have a customizable kitchen, letting owners choose the color, materials and appliance brands of everything found in the kitchen. All lofts will have SieMatic Cabinets, and owners can choose the color, finish and handles for their [...]
Next Generation Consulting (NGC) has announced its “Next Cities” rankings, and Charleston has been named #2 for Mighty Micros (100,000 – 200,000 population). The “Next Cities” index lists the best places to live and work for young professionals in three population categories.
NGC has studied the residential and relocation patterns of 20-40 years olds since 1998, and has developed [...]
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 [...]
