CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Breakwater, by way of its affiliate, has partnered with BR Investments to amass the Ramada Lodge in downtown Augusta, with plans to renovate and rebrand it right into a soft-branded resort.
Initially opened in 1974 because the Government Home Lodge and later rebranded beneath Ramada in 1999, the property is certainly one of solely two resorts in america designed by architect I.M. Pei, greatest recognized for the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
Breakwater will oversee the renovation of the 175-room resort. The corporate has chosen The Gettys Group to steer 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 resort’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 resort.
“Now we have the prospect to rework the east finish of Broad Road right into a dynamic vacation spot,” mentioned Matt Brendle, managing accomplice at Breakwater. “With vibrant public areas, an impressive F&B program, and fascinating occasions, the resort will grow to be the brand new beating coronary heart of downtown Augusta—drawing locals and guests alike.”
