Architessa Will Relocate Richmond Showroom in January 2027

The tile and stone retailer is moving its local operation from Shockoe Bottom to a new space in Scott's Addition.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A stack of ceramic tiles and polished marble slabs on a wooden pallet inside a bright, sunlit workshop. — Architessa is moving its Richmond tile and stone showroom from Shockoe Bottom to a new facility in the Soda Flats development this January. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Architessa will officially open a new retail showroom in the Soda Flats development in Richmond this January 2027. The company is relocating from its current storefront at 1726 E. Main St. to a new ground-floor space located at 2820 W. Broad St.

Why it matters

The relocation is intended to provide Architessa clients with improved visibility and easier access. By moving to Scott's Addition, the company aims to better position itself for customers who have utilized its stone and tile products since 2014.

The new facility at Soda Flats features nearly 1,800 square feet of retail space. This represents a strategic transition for the brand, which manages a total of eight showrooms, including existing locations in Alexandria and Vienna.

The players

Architessa

This company is a provider of residential and commercial stone and tile products with eight total showrooms.

SNP Properties

This real estate firm purchased the Soda Flats building for $17 million earlier in 2026.

The details

Architessa, which sells residential and commercial stone, tile, and flooring, will operate the new showroom on an appointment-only basis. The firm is departing its current location in Shockoe Bottom, where most operations concluded by the week ending October 4, 2026, ahead of the final closure scheduled for December 2026.

2014: Architessa began serving regional commercial customers.
2022: The company opened its first local brick-and-mortar showroom.
Late September 2026: The Shockoe Bottom location ceased most operations.
December 2026: The current showroom will officially close.
January 2027: The new Scott's Addition showroom is set to open.

Market Landscape

Architessa is joining a wave of businesses moving into the revitalized Scott's Addition district, leveraging the area's ongoing transformation into a high-density hub. This move shifts the company's local footprint away from older commercial cores to align with modern mixed-use developments.

Customers who previously frequented the Shockoe Bottom showroom will need to schedule appointments for the new Scott's Addition location. The transition ensures that the provider of commercial and residential flooring continues to offer consistent access to its product catalog.

The takeaway

Businesses looking to optimize their regional presence are increasingly gravitating toward mixed-use developments like Soda Flats. Clients should check for updated service hours as the company shifts its primary showroom focus to an appointment-only model in 2027.