Sounds like they’re modernizing to allow creative office on the upper two levels (what’s there now?)
They’re adding an elevator and stair tower, lobby, common areas, restrooms, and new mechanical system.
I imagine there were constraints that required this configuration, but I’m not a huge fan of the tower being at that corner… gives the building a suburban feel, since the primary face isn’t along the street.
In the Tarlton Building about half upper floor housed an interior decorator for many years, with the other half mostly storage, at least when I visited several years ago.
Brooli…is that a REAL thing?..that’s like some Silicon Valley (the show) type render-drop…!?
Halcyon should still be there, not sure about the others. That article is consistent with what I had heard regarding the reno, being for professional/office space. Rendering looks nice.
I echo this big time… here exists THREE small/local businesses already, what good is a renovation if they are being hung out to dry and soon only a big/chain retailer will be able to afford rent??? I always much prefer reno’s of vacant buildings in disrepair. Not super excited about this one…
The descriptions of the uses seem in line with what’s already there and past uses. Maybe they really are just making improvements? 
Revolver used to be on the second floor and I’m pretty sure there was some kind of “creative office” up there across the hall at the same time.
From the article:
… the exact design will depend on the market interest from perspective tenants and … the project would be able to accommodate a combination of tenants or one large tenant
That quote makes me think they’re referring to the office space, but who knows.
I really like the outward look of the building as is. Make improvements if needed, but don’t mess with the appearance.
I believe Dan bought the building a number of years ago from the former owner of Eden Lounge.
My understanding is that Dan is actually subletting. In fact I believe he’s leasing from the party that’s leasing from the land owner.
You’re probably right. Thanks @OakCityDylan
Odd name. Bloc Bar would be better. Or Bar 83.
At least it’s named The Avenue (as in Glenwood Ave.) and not The Boulevard, or something like that.
I actually like it and agree with John.
It’s not part of Bloc83. It’s just nearby. You need to familiarize yourself with downtown Raleigh.
Also Parliament is getting renovated and there’s some sort of pirate themed bar going on the other side of the Rockford entrance.
Any news/rumors on the Snoopy’s parcel?
