Construction services provider RNGD has announced the start of construction on the 1.5-acre mixed-use community, the Lewter District, in Huntsville, Alabama, US.
The $50m development is a tribute to the legacy of the Lewter Hardware Company, a family business that closed in 2022.
Emergent Properties and RNGD are leading the project, which includes the renovation of the historic hardware store's structure and the addition of new buildings.
The development of the Lewter District will occur in three phases, starting with the construction of the Lewter District Townhomes. These 14 luxury residences, designed by Sanders Pace Architecture, are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
Emergent Properties and RNGD are collaborating on the project, with the latter also planning to establish a local office within the district as part of its expansion in the Southeast US.
The second phase, which began in October 2024, involves the refurbishment of the Lewter Hardware Company building.
The first level will be occupied by Brick & Tin, a restaurant encompassing 5,500ft², and RNGD will set up a 2,400ft² office for its local team on the second floor. The restoration, designed by EskewDumezRipple, is expected to be finalised by summer 2025.
A new five-storey, 75,000ft² Class-A office building will be constructed in the third phase.
Maynard Nexsen, a law firm, will move its local office to this building, which will also include 4,500ft² of retail space on the ground floor.
Construction is expected to start in late 2024, with EskewDumezRipple as the architect.
RNGD will oversee the entire development process, including design and construction.
The company maintains a presence through its offices in New Orleans, Nashville, and Huntsville. It specialises in a variety of construction services, including building, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Real estate development company Emergent Properties focuses on the creation of mixed-use developments. The company is vertically integrated, offering full-service capabilities from project conception to completion.
