Navy Yard Charleston announced today that three locally owned businesses will open in the new mixed-use neighborhood: Second State Coffee, Dwell Somatic Studio and Artis Construction. The announcement follows the recent opening of Textures, a luxury hardwood company.
“We’re working hard to curate an authentic destination that caters to the cultural arts and design community at Navy Yard Charleston through inspired merchandising and programming,” said Ned Miller, head of development at Navy Yard Charleston. “Several talented entrepreneurs are currently operating out of our Maker Studios alongside a collection of companies already open in the Charleston Design District, and the energy onsite has started to shift as more residents, businesses and guests continue seeking us out.”
Second State Coffee
Local specialty roaster and wholesale partner Second State Coffee will open in the standalone glass building in the Storehouse Row Courtyard. The Navy Yard café will offer espressos, lattes, pour-overs and more. Owner and wholesale manager Ross Jett also envisions the space becoming a hub for community events and gatherings.
“My favorite part about coffee is that it’s a relationship-driven business — you can’t buy or sell it without getting to know someone on a personal level. Our team already sees a lot of regulars from this part of town and hopes to become a third place for those guests and others,” Jett said. “We believe in Jamestown’s vision for the historic Navy Yard and look forward to meeting new faces soon as we get integrated into this very special corner of North Charleston.”
Second State is working with Navy Yard Charleston tenant Post Loyal Architecture & Industrial Design to design the 880-square-foot café, which will feature an outdoor patio expected to open in winter 2025.
Dwell Somatic Studio
Park Circle resident Beth Cosi, known for launching the nationally acclaimed “Bendy Brewski” yoga series at Holy City Brewing in 2012, has opened Dwell Somatic Studio at Storehouse Nine. Building on 16 years of teaching mobile and virtual classes, Cosi opened her first brick-and-mortar space in July after leasing a Maker Studio.
“I wasn’t really looking for a space to host classes but needed somewhere I could develop virtual content for my members. A friend suggested I check out Navy Yard Charleston, and when I did, I experienced a deep sense of community and connection,” Cosi said. “Once my preferred studio became available, I felt divinely guided to plant roots here and am so proud to be one of the many unique businesses shaping this development into something unlike anything else in the market.”
Dwell Somatic Studio focuses on Clinical Somatic Exercise (CSE) and therapeutic yoga practices, emphasizing nervous system regulation and the release of tension patterns. Cosi, a former lululemon ambassador, holds a CSE Level 2 certification and is the only CSE practitioner in South Carolina.
Artis Construction
Charleston-based Artis Construction, a general contracting company specializing in historic preservation and new construction, has also signed a lease for a Maker Studio. The office will serve as a satellite space within the Charleston Design District to foster collaborations with architects, designers, craftspeople and material suppliers.
“We’ve looked at expanding in downtown Charleston, but the Navy Yard Charleston campus, and more importantly the Charleston Design District’s vibe, is why we inked the deal,” said Guyton Ash, co-founder and principal of Artis Construction. “We simply want to be in the middle of this exciting and creative community.”
Other businesses currently operating in the Storehouse Nine Maker Studios include Middleton Made Knives, Floral Studies, Kate McDonald Bridal, Nidum Studios, Nidum Gallery and LMC Studio.
For updates, visit navyyardcharleston.com.