New Arch's to open this summer...we hope

Back in December we gave you a glimpse of what the new Arch's Frozen Yogurt on Emmet Street (the old Donut Connection location) would look like, thanks to a couple cool photomontages from the architect. Now it appears those special effects are becoming a reality.

If all goes according to plan, lead architect on the project, Mark Humbertson, tells us that the new Arch's could be open this summer.

"They are finally putting in the glass, and the interior finishes and the kitchen equipment should be going in in the next two weeks," he says. "The contractor hopes to be finished with the work by the July 4th weekend and be able to turn the building over to the owner's for training and preparation."

As you'll notice, this is no ordinary building. In addition to its modern design, the two-story structure will have a host of energy-efficient features, most notably the Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) that are being used to construct the walls and roof. The building will also include two outdoor eating balconies and ivy-covered walls.