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Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic  + Virginia  + Retail  |  July 27, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Maria Burke Interiors Moving Design Studios to Charlottesville Shopping Center

Maria Burke Interiors, LLC is moving its design studios and five employees to Townside Shopping Center, a 60,000 mixed-use project located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Founded in 2015 by Maria Burke, the firm intends to take occupancy of the new space at 2215 Ivy Road by early fall. Sam Orr and Brian Thomas of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services represented the tenant in this lease transaction. “The new location offers excellent expansion opportunities for Maria and her team, and we are certain the firm will experience continued growth and success in this great location,” said Orr.

Townside Shopping Center is a two-story project featuring a mix of corporate office, professional services, retail tenants, and restaurants and is adjacent to the University of Virginia. “The strategic location of Townside Shopping Center and its high-profile exterior will serve as a corporate advertisement for Maria Burke Interiors, which will translate into increased business activity,” said Burke.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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