Swinerton Builders (Swinerton), an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, started construction on its latest hospitality project, a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. The construction of Market on Morehead, a sister concept of the successful Market on Main in Columbia, SC, is on schedule to be complete by year-end. The restaurant is expected to open this winter.
“With their creative interiors, innovative layouts and unique construction challenges, restaurants are some of our favorite projects to tackle,” explains Thomas Ivy, project executive, Swinerton’s Carolinas division. “Market on Morehead is particularly exciting as it further activates this stretch of Charlotte’s Rail Trail with an energetic, bold and inviting dining and socializing destination.” The restaurant is located on the ground level of The Offices of Carson Station at 1001 Morehead Drive.
Co-owned by restauranteur Josh Willoughby, Market on Morehead introduces a new element to the building’s ground floor level overlooking the Rail Trail at Carson Station. The restaurant accommodates up to 400 patrons in an open floorplan with a casual, bistro-style atmosphere. Features include a 62-table dining room with five banquettes of various lengths; a double-sided bar that seats 50 patrons; an expansive, 2,800-square-foot, climate-controlled patio with a 25-foot LED TV visible from the Rail Trail and LYNX rail line stop; a fenced-in turf park for off-leash dogs and interior and exterior performance stages for live entertainment.
“With many restaurant and entertainment buildouts under our belt, Swinerton is equipped to tackle just about any challenge that comes our way,” continues Ivy. “For this particular project, existing low ceilings called for a sunken seating area to ensure an approachable dining environment.” Plans call for a 1,167-square-foot area to be cut three feet into the existing slab. Also, to connect the commercial kitchen to a new grease trap, a line will be bored under the slab beneath the neighboring tenant during non-business hours. In addition to its general contractor duties, Swinerton also plans to utilize its self-perform capabilities to install doors, concrete trench pour backs and other specialty finishes.
“Market on Morehead will be Charlotte’s ultimate party destination, bringing people together to toast life’s major moments with incredible food, fun cocktails and first-class hospitality,” says Willoughby. “Our partnership with Swinerton will deliver a world class facility for Charlotteans as well as the Carolinas region as a whole. We can’t wait to open our doors and transform each guest’s experience into an epic celebration.”
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Designed by Charlotte-based architect Wagner Murray and interior designer Black Dove Interiors, Market on Morehead captures Charlotte’s inclusive culture. Interior design features include a central water feature, wine display walls and performance stages – all emphasizing the “Market” brand while infusing the community hub with the heart of the Queen City. The sunken dining room is intended to craft an open, inviting atmosphere while intricate coffered ceilings, mirrored walls and folding glass walls and doors connect interior and exterior spaces. A separate room equipped with bifold walls allows for additional seating or an enclosed, private dining experience.
Swinerton is one of the most active restaurant builders in the Queen City and beyond. Some of its most notable hospitality projects include North Carolina’s first STK Steakhouse as well as Charlotte-based Rare Roots Hospitality’s Chapter 6, Fin + Fino and Joan’s Bakery. Swinerton also built the Triangle’s first Emmy Squared in Durham, NC.
Since expanding to the Southeast in 2018, the Carolinas Division has constructed nearly $550 million of commercial environments. The dedicated team of 70 construction leaders specializes in corporate interiors, office, healthcare, education, restaurants and hospitality, multifamily, civic and mass timber construction.
About Swinerton
Swinerton provides commercial construction, construction management, design-build, and self-perform services throughout the United States. Founded in 1888, Swinerton is 100% employee-owned and is the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market it serves—proudly leading with ownership, integrity, leadership, passion, and excellence. Swinerton has 23 nationwide offices in Spokane and Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Boise, ID; Sacramento, Fairfield, Fresno, Concord, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and San Diego, CA; Honolulu and Maui, HI; Denver, CO; Dallas and Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; and New York, NY.
For more information, please visit swinerton.com.
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