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Press release here:
Local real estate investment firm, Biltmore Property Group (BPG), is pleased to announce the addition of lululemon athletica to Historic Biltmore Village. The 2,700 square foot store will be located next to Jos. A. Bank Clothiers and White House/Black Market.
Renovations to the historic building on Kitchin Place are being done by local contractor, Beverly-Grant, Inc. with a grand opening expected in November, 2012.
Alan McGuinn and Bryan Moffitt with ARCA Design are the architects of record. The original building was constructed in 1925 and housed Biltmore Drug Store, for over 45 years. In addition to the interior renovations that will be made to the building, there will be several restorations to the facade including window repair, a new roof, and restoration of the existing copper awning.
On the rear of the building a new elevator and stair tower will be added to the building to service 6,000 square feet of newly remodeled Class A office space on the 2nd floor. For leasing information, contact Curtis Williams at (828) 450-4253 or [email protected].
lululemon athletica is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company that creates components for people to live a long, healthy and fun life. By producing products that help keep people active and stress free, lululemon believes that the world will be a better place. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit www.lululemon.com.
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Do you know if they are just relocating from their Broadway spot or is this a 2nd location?
Dusty, I’m not sure…