WICHITA — Businessman Phil Ruffin’s building at 1725 E. Douglas, which is at Douglas and Hydraulic, is undergoing a significant remodel.
“We’re tearing everything out,” says Chris Ruffin, director of real estate for his father’s Ruffin Properties.
There’s 2,500 square feet on one end where Integrity Auto Group is. That company has three years left on its lease.
The part that will be remodeled is 8,000 square feet on the other end of the building.
“It’ll all be used for retail now,” Phil Ruffin says.
He says new glass will be installed on the front of the building.
“We’re going to put a storefront on it.”
He says the conversion makes sense.
Chris Ruffin says the new look will be a “hipster” cross between an upscale industrial and warehouse look.
“It’s going to be pretty cool.”