NORTH CHARLESTON, SC [July 11, 2024] – You can now live and work in an artfully restored historic naval storehouse on an expansive riverside campus in North Charleston. Navy Yard Charleston is continuing to honor the district's history while embracing its future with the completion and delivery of Storehouse Nine. The turn-of-the-century navy storehouse has been converted into 78 boutique live/work units, including studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 540 to 930 square feet. Designed to serve the new workforce, the units provide an integrated living environment and workspace in a flexible format. 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. “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. 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 carefully 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. 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-use environment, placing industrial units at the intersection of the new workforce. In addition to the live/work units, it features a mix of maker studios, retail, and design showrooms on the ground floor. The 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. 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, Charleston's leading 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. The multi-phase redevelopment will transform an 85-acre portion of the former naval base into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. Follow Navy Yard Charleston on Instagram @navyyardchs for upcoming events or check out the events page: https://navyyardcharleston.com/event/.
About Navy Yard Charleston
Navy Yard Charleston is a multi-phase redevelopment to transform the former Charleston Naval Base into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood where history and innovation come together to create a defining destination. The community regeneration project will preserve the site’s architecture and naval heritage and connect to an international network of innovation and design centers, stimulating job creation and economic opportunity in the area. Situated on 85 acres along the Cooper River in North Charleston, Navy Yard Charleston includes the restoration and reactivation of historic buildings as well as new construction. Today, Navy Yard Charleston is home to dozens of companies, including designers and makers, as well as a new living community at Storehouse Nine. Once complete, Navy Yard Charleston is projected to encompass more than 3.2 million square feet of modern office spaces, design showrooms, experiential retail offerings, entertainment and cultural venues, residences, and green space. For more information, visit: www.navyyardcharleston.com.
