CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Breakwater, by way of its affiliate, has partnered with BR Investments to accumulate the Ramada Lodge in downtown Augusta, with plans to renovate and rebrand it right into a soft-branded lodge.
Initially opened in 1974 because the Government Home Lodge and later rebranded underneath Ramada in 1999, the property is considered one of solely two lodges in the USA designed by architect I.M. Pei, finest identified for the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
Breakwater will oversee the renovation of the 175-room lodge. The corporate has chosen The Gettys Group to guide the branding and inside design, whereas Rabun Architects will lead the structure scope. Breakwater has additionally introduced on a Charleston-based restaurateur to design the lodge’s meals and beverage program. As well as, they’ve leased adjoining street-level and courtyard house throughout Broad Road to increase the visitor expertise past the lodge.
“We’ve the possibility to rework the east finish of Broad Road right into a dynamic vacation spot,” mentioned Matt Brendle, managing associate at Breakwater. “With vibrant public areas, an excellent F&B program, and fascinating occasions, the lodge will turn into the brand new beating coronary heart of downtown Augusta—drawing locals and guests alike.”
