Comfortable spaces, full of light and brick, designed to elevate creative work and everyday productivity.
Business Suites
Larger spaces ideal for growing businesses looking for efficient and affordable office suites.
Flexible Workspaces
Adaptable shared spaces built for collaboration, creative work, and flexible schedules.
Flexible Classroom &
Meeting Rooms
Professional spaces with flexible layouts, designed for all kinds of teaching, meeting and collaborating.
Private Offices & Studios
Small- to medium-sized spaces ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs and artists. Use our flex spaces to add capacity, as needed.
Event Space and...
An open, versatile space designed for receptions, performances, presentations, and community gatherings.
... Photo & Video Studio
With very high ceilings, tons of natural light and architectural character, our event space is also ideal for high-end photo and video production.
Amenities at Richards Loft
High-Speed Internet
Maintenance &
Janitorial
Kitchenette
Utilities
Convenient Parking
Close to Public Transportation
Highly Walkable Downtown
Priority Access for Event and Meeting Space
Flex Space Rentals
What Is the Richards Loft?
Designed For How You Really Work
The Richards Building Lofts are flexible spaces designed to support modern businesses, creators, educators, and professionals. Whether you need a private suite, a studio to create, a classroom to teach, or a place to collaborate, the Loft offers adaptable layouts and flexible terms across three floors and 25,000 square feet. You'll find a mix of functionality, comfort, and character, whether you are leasing full-time or renting for a few hours.
Explore Our Three Floors.
Find the spaces that are right for you!
Floor 1 - Ground Level Offices & Business Suites
Accessible, High-Visibility Spaces
The first floor features easily accessible rooms ideal for businesses that value convenience, visibility, and client access. These spaces work well for professional offices, studios, and services that benefit from foot traffic or frequent visitors.
The second floor combines private offices, studios and business suites with flexible spaces that offer everything from individual desks to large rooms for meetings and classes. Save money by downsizing your permanent space and use our flex spaces when you need more room!
A Mix of Spaces for Work and Collaboration
Floor 2 - Offices, Classrooms, & Flex Spaces
Check out some of our great business suite options
Event Space & Photo/Video Studio
When George Richards - wealthy industrialist and Dover's first mayor - built the first section of the Richards Building in the early 1880s, he reserved the southeast corner of the 3rd floor as his personal office - a large dormered space flooded with natural light and classic architectural details.
This room is undergoing significant restoration, with the goal of creating a room that serves as both an Event Space, and also a professional photography and video studio. High vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and large white-framed windows will create a space that feels both elevated and authentic.
As an event space, the room is ideal for performances, presentations, award ceremonies, and community gatherings. With ample space, character-filled architecture, and a layout that can be adapted for different setups, it offers a professional yet inviting setting for events of all kinds.
As a studio, this space offers depth, texture, and character that can’t be replicated by traditional photo studios — making it ideal for fashion, lifestyle, editorial shoots, branded content, and video interviews. For creators who need a clean studio look, professional 9' x 20' Westcott backdrops are available for an additional fee: white, black, and green screen. Backdrops can be set up quickly and removed after your session, allowing the space to adapt to your creative needs without sacrificing its character.
Features:
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1,500 sq ft of open, flexible space
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Abundant natural light throughout the day
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Original hardwood floors
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Exposed brick walls
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High vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams
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Large routed white windows for a clean, timeless look
Parking
One of the many great things about downtown Dover is its walkability, but car parking is also a necessity. As such, we have secured 25 dedicated parking spaces for customers and 50 parking spots for tenants in Lot B.
Tenants will also have access to two 15-minute loading zones – one at the corner of Bassett and Warren and one at the corner of Sussex and Bassett.
