Redevelopment
On August 31, 2010, the president of the Pottery, Kim Maloney, unveiled plans for a new $20 million, 146,800-square-foot (13,640 m2) retail development. Construction began on the new Williamsburg Pottery in December 2010 at the original 1938 location on Richmond Road, following demolition of the old outlet buildings currently on the site. The retail project was designed by Guernsey-Tingle Architects, and includes 3 separate buildings in a traditional European Market theme. Henderson Inc. was chosen as the General Contractor for the project and AES Consulting Engineers was selected for the site plan work. All are local companies, as are most of the subcontractors.
Prominent features of the new Williamsburg Pottery include a unique silhouette with energy-efficient lighting and a courtyard with a stage for live music and performances, plus inside/outside seating at the Café & Bakery and Deli. Demolition began in September, with a groundbreaking ceremony in the beginning of December. Construction was completed in spring of 2012, with a grand opening held on April 5, 2012, the date which would have been founder Jimmy Maloney’s 100th birthday.
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