Reviewed by: Ryleigh Scott
New Lewter District office building hits construction milestone
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A new office building downtown will be the flagship property for the new Lewter District mixed-use neighborhood, and construction reached a significant milestone recently with its “topping out ceremony.”
This traditional construction milestone takes place as the final beam—signed by members of the project team—is hoisted onto the building to signify that the structure has reached its maximum height.
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More on the 223 Washington office building in the Lewter District
The new five-story, 75,000-square-foot, Class-A office building is projected to open in spring 2026. One of the more notable tenants will be Maynard Nexsen, a full-service national law firm that is relocating its Huntsville office to the top two floors of the new building.
The new 223 Washington office building will feature:
- 4,500 square feet of ground-floor retail with a front porch opening onto Lewter Way
- Oversized windows
- A custom brick masonry façade
- A lobby with custom millwork
- Off-street executive parking
What’s new at the Lewter District
The $50 million Lewter District project is being developed and constructed by Emergent Properties and RNGD, which will open a local office within the district.
- The first phase of the development involves construction of the Lewter District Townhomes, a community of 14 luxury residences on Washington Street.
- Phase two, which started construction in October 2024, involves restoration and renovation of the historic Lewter Hardware Company building. Brick & Tin, a farm-to-table fast casual restaurant, bar and bakery, will occupy the 5,500-sq.-ft. first level and adjacent outdoor spaces.
- The third phase includes the 223 Washington office building.
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