Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia has opened a new flagship at 560 Broadway in SoHo, signing a lease extension and taking additional space within the building, announced GFP Real Estate LLC. The boutique reinforces its commitment to the prime SoHo address and marks a new chapter in the building’s evolution as a premier retail destination, GFP said.
GFP Real Estate representatives Neith Stone, Donna Vogel and Jeffrey Gural represented landlord GFP Real Estate in the transaction, while Ariel Schuster and Jason Wecker of Newmark represented Aritzia.
Ahead of its opening, Aritzia has supported extensive renovations at 560 Broadway, including new escalators and updates to the ground floor. Formerly occupied by Dean & DeLuca, the boutique boasts bespoke details that draw upon the neighborhood’s heritage, such as its distinctive cast iron architecture, expansive marble surfaces, large archways and sleek steel and glass partitions. The Aritzia space is enriched by the subtle texture of wire-wheeled oak, tin-coffered ceilings and a palette of neutral grays, whites and industrial blacks, softened by bronze glass accents.
“Aritzia’s expansion on 560 Broadway is a testament to the building’s premier corner location and its ability to cater to high-profile retailers,” Stone said. “Aritzia’s decision to extend and expand its lease shows their faith in SoHo as a thriving retail hub.”
Built in 1884 and designed by architect Thomas Stent in a neo-Grecian style, 560 Broadway is a six-story, 175,000-square-foot boutique office building. Located in Soho’s cast-iron historic district, its relocated lobby and entrance celebrate the unique architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood featuring materials such as backlit “bullet-glass,” exposed brick, white marble and large original timber beams that were salvaged during renovation and hung from the lobby’s ceiling.
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