The project included renovations to the existing bathrooms in eight guest rooms for ADA accessibility. This required changes to the wall layout with new finishes and plumbing/electrical fixtures throughout. Additionally provided were upgrades to the interiors of the guestrooms on the fourth and fifths floors, including new carpet as well as receptacle changes.
Interior construction in a new shell building for a juice bar serving plant-based foods.
This interior buildout includes 120,000 SF of administrative offices, quality control laboratories, and site support amenities such as a cafeteria, dining area, coffee shop, meeting rooms, and health/fitness centers.
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Re!magine Spectrum Center is part of the larger renovation project approved by the city of Charlotte in June 2022, which also includes the construction of a training facility and the extension of the Hornets’ lease at Spectrum Center until 2045. Owned by the City of Charlotte and operated by Hornets Sports & Entertainment, Spectrum Center has been the Queen City's NBA arena since opening in October 2005.
Renovations will focus on:
Elevating the Overall Guest Experience – Throughout the arena there will be more gathering spaces for fans with increased visibility into the bowl. Renovations completed in 2024 will focus on modifications to better support traffic flow, including the addition of a fourth vomitory in the lower level, wider corridors and entrance alterations. In 2025, the Main Concourse will be renovated, unveiling four themed “destinations” for fans, inspired by the unique communities across the Carolinas. New, enhanced fan engagement areas will be introduced and the retail experience will be improved.
Additional Seating – An additional 2,500 lower-level seats will be added in 2025, allowing many more fans to be closer to the action. All seats throughout the bowl will also be replaced at that time.
Uptown Concourse Enhancements – In addition to significant improvements to Uptown Concourse lighting, signage and concession locations on the Uptown Concourse, the Dr Pepper Pavilion and The Nest fan section will be redesigned in 2024, offering new amenities for some of the Hornets’ most passionate fans.
Club & Hospitality Experiences – All premium spaces, including clubs and suites, will be transformed over the course of the two summers. In 2024, the two existing Event Level clubs will be relocated and a new Courtside Club will be added, allowing for hundreds more seats to be inclusive of club amenities. In addition, the entire Suite Level will be renovated in 2024, followed by the Founders Level in 2025.
Diversified Premium Offerings – The reimagined Suite Level will offer five different suite options that can accommodate anywhere from two to 130 guests, providing increased access to premium spaces at a wider range of price points. In addition to 28 Standard Suites, Spectrum Center will have four Party Suites, 13 Mini Suites, one Super Suite and one Theater Box that will offer a completely new all-inclusive experience.
Food & Beverage Experiences – Throughout Spectrum Center, impactful technology will be utilized to create more frictionless interactions that will improve the overall concession experience, including additional grab-and-go markets. There will be expanded and enhanced menu options and additional bar offerings that will delight all patrons. In addition, more social gathering spaces will be near food and beverage areas, with increased visibility into the bowl, creating an unmatched experience for guests regardless of where they are in the arena.
Back-of-House Upgrades – In addition to public facing areas, the arena’s back-of-house spaces will see significant changes to better support team, promoter, crew and entertainer needs – helping set Spectrum Center up for long-term success.
Phase 1 will consist of 450,000 gsf of high-rise office space, a structured parking deck and central energy plant. The master plan will consolidate all DHHS staff offices into one 3-phase complex on the Dorothea Dix property. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
This existing space was a shell space. The intent was to create a modern open vibrant office space that promotes collaboration and team engagement with a simplistic approach. The Space has an open office concept with a Café and wine bar. Use of the building structure elements like concrete and exposed structural beams became part of the finish interiors. Use of full glass interior office walls allows natural light flow through to illuminate the space and open view to the city line of West Raleigh. Teknion Furniture was the furniture of choice to complete the modern space.
This upfit project upgraded finishes including flooring, paint, and wall coverings. New cabinetry, lighting, and other aesthetic improvements create cozy feel of home for guests.
Now, the office floors have an open floor plan design that brings sunlight into the spaces throughout the building, and created rooms for employee collaboration. With the renovation, all asbestos was abated and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems installed. That included a new fire alarm and sprinkler system, energy improvements, ADA compliant restrooms and new data and phone wiring.
Only the wood on the wall and exposed brick remain of the original interior. This project was our first collaboration with the Shuckin' Shack Franchise.
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