By Eric Curl
Nov. 15, 2022 – The new owner is moving forward with plans to renovate the historic downtown Savannah building that previously housed the 24e Design Co., following the sale of the property last year.
Foram Group recently submitted a building permit application for the project at 24 East Broughton St., which includes alterations and a roof-top addition. The plan involves the removal of the roof structure and reducing the height of the second floor to add the third story rooftop addition, as approved by the Savannah Historic District Board of Review in May.
The first floor will retain its existing retail use, while the second floor is expected to accommodate office space, according to the plans. A new assembly space is planned for the new third floor.
Sales records show two limited liability corporations purchased the building in Dec. 2021 for $3.3 million. The building permit application lists Foram Group as the property’s owner.
Foram Group is the developer behind the planned mixed-use Starland Village development in the Streetcar Historic District south of downtown.
Known for unique furniture and home decor, 24e Design is now operating as an online store. At the time of the building’s sale, Ruel Joyner, the owner of the three-generation family business, said he was scouting for the next brick-and-mortar location, but the new business model and brand would transcend its need for a physical space, as reported by the Savannah Morning News.
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