UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Goodwyn Mills Cawood designs YMCA for Seneca

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 Upstate

Foothills Area YMCA Phase II Addition

370 Memorial Drive

Seneca

Developer/Owner: Foothills Area YMCA

Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Greenville

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group, Easley

Engineers: Land Planning Associates Inc., Easley (civil); Fuller Group Inc., Greenville (structural); Stephens Engineering & Consulting LLC, Easley (MEP and fire protection); Carolina Engineering Solutions, Greenville (electrical)

Estimated completion date: Spring 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $13.6 million

Project description: The addition of the Foothills Area YMCA includes a new indoor eight-lane, 25-yard pool with a large pool desk, a double gym with an elevated track, multi-purpose room with a warming kitchen, two administrative offices, second floor flexible program spaces, a lobby with reception desk, toilets, storage and support spaces.

Trade Bridge Business Park/S Batesville Road

1204 S. Batesville Road

Greer

Estimated total cost of project: $8.9 million

Project description: This modern industrial property features approximately 75,500 square feet of total space, including a 71,100-square-foot warehouse with 32-foot eave heights, three dock-high doors and a 20-by-16-foot drive-in door. Constructed with tilt-up concrete, the design maximizes efficiency and durability. The site spans 5.42 acres and includes a 1.15-acre truck court and auto parking.

Seneca Performing Arts Center

206 E. North 1st St.

Seneca

Owner: City of Seneca

Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Greenville

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group, Easley

Subcontractors: Edward Dugger & Associates, Stuart, Fla. (theater consultant)

Engineers: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Greenville (civil); Britt Peters & Associates, Greenville (structural); Carolina Engineering Solutions, Greenville (MEP and fire protection)

Estimated completion date: 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $10 million

The New Seneca Center for the Arts will be a 700-seat performing arts theater designed to accommodate a variety of events from orchestral performances to plays and rock concerts. This new theater will become the new cultural center of Seneca and will include a new art gallery as well as a large pre-function space that can be used for events. These spaces are designed to maximize flexibility and can be used for a variety of purposes such as daily retail sales and special local events.

Lowcountry

Stokes KIA

202 S. Goose Creek Blvd.

Goose Creek

Developer/owner: Stokes KIA, Goose Creek

Architects: Glick/Boehm & Associates, Charleston

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineers: Cranston Engineering Group, Charleston (structural); DWG Engineering, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); SeamonWhiteside, Mount Pleasant (civil)

Estimated completion date: Late summer 2025

Project description: Stokes Kia Moncks Corner is undergoing a renovation and expansion to meet Kia’s “change-up” standards. The project doubles the service shop capacity from 12 to 24 bays, adds three new detail bays and expands the service reception from two to three lanes. Updates include new interior finishes, a refreshed exterior façade and converting existing detail bays into a tech break room, locker room, and restroom area, designed to create a modern, efficient facility.

Suite 140 at River Oaks

4401 Leeds Ave., Suite 140

North Charleston

Developer/owner: Kenneth Seeger, Charleston

Architects: Loyal Architects, North Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineers: Barrett Woodyard & Associates, Norcross, Ga.

Estimated completion date: Complete

Project description: This project consists of an interior upfit on the first floor to create the new location of Pulte Home Design Center. Scope of work includes new partitions, flooring, casework, displays, ceilings, wood trim, painting, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Suite 150 at River Oaks

4401 Leeds Ave., Suite 150

North Charleston

Developer/owner: Kenneth Seeger, Charleston

Architects: Loyal Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston

Engineers: Barrett Woodyard & Associates, Norcross, Ga.

Estimated completion date: Complete

Project description: This project is an interior upfit in an existing tenant area on the first floor of a four-story building. New flooring, casework, walls, interior trim and fire-alarm system have been installed. Other trades include mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

Midlands

Walmart #1183

2401 Augusta Road

West Columbia

Developer/owner: Walmart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark.

Architects: PB2 Architecture+Engineering, Rogers, Ark.

General contractor: McCrory Construction, Columbia

Engineers: Wallace Engineering Structural Consultant Inc., Tulsa (structural); PB2 Architecture+Engineering, Rogers, Ark. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: Second quarter 2025

Project description: This project entails significant renovations, including interior and exterior demolition, repairs to fencing, walls, flooring and ceilings, modifications to fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. Sitework includes new parking, re-grading of interior slabs, and removal and replacement of sidewalks.

Walmart #2214

5420 Forest Dr.

Columbia

Developer/owner: Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, Ark.

Architects: Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, Orlando

General contractor: McCrory Construction, Columbia

Engineers: Johnston Burkholder Associates, Kansas City, Kan. (structural); Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, Orlando (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: Second quarter 2025

Project description: This remodel includes extensive interior and exterior renovations, demolition, and upgrades to fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. Site improvements include new parking, regrading and sidewalk replacement. Enhancements also extend to key customer spaces, including the pharmacy, vision center, restrooms and a new mother’s room.