This post is part of the MODERN CHARLESTON project, an architectural survey of buildings built in the Charleston Historic District from 2000 to 2015.
I. General Property Information
Name(s): 404 King Street
Architect/Developer: Windlord Lindsay Architects
Date Completed: Under Construction
Date of Survey: June 16, 2015
II. Location Information
Address: 404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Latitude: 32.787296
Longitude: -79.936882
Parcel Number: 4601604009
Acres: 0.67
Zoning District: GBA
FEMA Zone: X
Neighborhood District: Radcliffeborough
III. B.A.R. Submittal & Review Process
B.A.R. District: Old & Historic District
Conceptual: 11/19/2007
Preliminary: 1/14/2010
Final: 2/6/2015
Conditions/Changes: Details to staff
Setback: N/A
IV. Building Description
Building Type: Commercial, Hotel
Height: 105′-0″
Square Footage: 210,398 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 9
Framing: Steel
Primary Exterior Materials: Architectural cast stone, concrete, stucco
Cost of Project: $70 million
V. Ownership Information
Ownership Information: Privately-owned
Status: Under construction (Previous library structure has been demolished)
Name of Owner: Library Associates LLC
Name of Occupant(s): N/A
VI. Photographic Documentation
VII. Location Map
Street Map
Satellite Map
VIII. More Information
Below are links to articles and relevant websites, where you will be able to find out more information about the property, building design, construction updates, and more.
Years of legal battles later, Bennett Hospitality announces Marion Square hotel
$70 million hotel could soon rise on old library site
Foundation’s statement regarding 404 King Street
The Preservation Society appeals the height variance
Controversial hotel on Marion Square moves ahead
All links accurate as of July 2015. If a link is broken, please send a message via the Contact page.