Bridgewater Commons owner Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) has unveiled plans for an interior refresh of the 1.2 million-square-foot mall in Central New Jersey.
Expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, the renovation will emphasize light, bright colors and modern art throughout. Plans also entail reorganizing and reimagining the property’s food court, center court and interior. Work will commence this month with minimal disruption to customer traffic.
“Bridgewater Commons was a pioneering center visually and logistically when it opened in 1988, with an open design and diverse tenant mix,” said Annmarie Plenge, chief creative officer at PRCP. “We are now building upon that legacy as evidenced by our leasing successes, while modernizing it for today’s consumers.”
The new look is intended to brighten and enliven the center’s interior, adding updated lighting fixtures, lush interior landscaping, and fresh paint and bannisters throughout center court, department store wings, and on the mezzanine levels. The food court will benefit from new interior landscaping as well as a new color palette and artwork. Seating will be organized into sections, including “The Lounge” and a casual area called “The Little Lounge,” thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming space for children and families, set apart by its unique furnishings and playful aesthetics.
Plenge, who heads up PRCP’s in-house design team, a unique differentiator in the industry, will oversee the Bridgewater Commons refresh, with local firms The Martin Architectural Group and Unified Construction Group serving as architect of record and general contractor, respectively.
The center’s refresh supports the substantial leasing momentum the property has experienced under PRCP’s ownership, executing more than 87,000 square feet of leases to retailers, restaurants and service providers including Kendra Scott, Alo Yoga, Fogo de Chão, Miniso, Pop Mart, JD Sports, Millburn Deli, Club Champion, Big Chicken, Face Foundrié, Pure Green and Summit Medical.
