Hendrick Construction Completes Butter NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hendrick Construction has completed Butter NC – an 8,300-square-foot night club at the NC Music Factory that recently celebrated its grand opening with appearances from the Black Eyed Peas and Nicky Hilton. This is the second location for the renowned New York celebrity hotspot.

The two-story night club, which is partly owned by top NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, features two dance floors, three main bars with multiple video projections, outside seating and an intimate VIP area.

"What started as just a vision has now become a reality, and I couldn't be happier with the end result," Hamlin said. "Hendrick Construction put in countless hours making sure Butter NC was a success. I can't thank those guys enough for their hard work and determination. Butter NC is in a league of its own, and I'm proud to consider myself a part of it."

Like its Manhattan counterpart, Butter NC was built to be a popular nightspot with world-class DJs, celebrity sightings and an upscale entertainment experience.

"Butter NC is a great addition to the pulse of our region, and it enhances Uptown Charlotte's draw as a memorable destination," said Michael Smith, president and chief executive officer of Center City Partners, which promotes the economic and cultural development of Charlotte's urban core. "It will be a celebrated venue offering a really unique experience not found anywhere else in the Carolinas."

Distinguished by its eclectic decor and elegant artistry, Butter NC was converted from a historic mill, and much of the original 1963 brickwork remains. The venue's unique finishes include massive ceiling displays, velvet walls, oval-shaped oak dance floors, hand-painted bamboo, LED rope lights, chrome suspension lights and a custom-made crystal chandelier.

International touches include large front doors upholstered with cowhide from Argentina, intricate wallpaper from the United Kingdom, Brazilian cherry wood flooring, Indonesian picture frames, and Chinese curtains and light fixtures.

"This has been an exciting project for us," said Roger Hendrick, president of Hendrick Construction. "Butter NC is a one-of-a-kind night club that will enhance the entertainment landscape in Uptown Charlotte."

Butter NC is also owned by Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano. The partners opened New York's Butter location in March 2002.

Located in a fully restored textile mill on 37 acres in Uptown Charlotte, the NC Music Factory is home to more than 20 world-class live music venues, pubs, clubs and restaurants, as well as many of Charlotte's most creative-minded businesses. Visit www.ncmusicfactory.com.

Hendrick Construction, Inc. is a Charlotte, N.C.-based general contractor that provides commercial construction services throughout the Southeast. The company's portfolio includes facilities for corporate headquarters, manufacturing, industrial, health care and bio-tech companies, as well as schools, government buildings, churches, entertainment venues and restaurants. Visit www.hendrickconstruction.com.

SOURCE Hendrick Construction