Office Evolution to Open New Flexible Workspace at the Gateway to Savannah

Office Evolution will open a new location with genuine Lowcountry character in Savannah this fall. The workspace is owned and operated by the Kavlie family, led by Lucas Kavlie, who has spent much of his career leading remote teams and supporting professionals who work from home and in coworking environments.

In a city that General James Oglethorpe laid out in 1733 around a series of public squares, Office Evolution Savannah Gateway borrows that very idea: private studios arranged around a welcoming commons, suitable for focused work and easy connection.

“Savannah is growing fast, and the professionals here deserve a workspace that feels like it belongs to the city, rather than another generic office park,” Kavlie said. “We designed Office Evolution Savannah Gateway to be a professional home base with Lowcountry character, where local entrepreneurs, remote workers and small teams feel like they belong.”

Located at the I-95 and Georgia Highway 204 interchange, one of the region's busiest gateways into historic downtown Savannah, the location will feature 79 private offices, three conference rooms, six dedicated desks and expansive coworking space. The design is a tribute to the city's storied squares: office corridors and studios carry the names of Savannah's historic sites; the conference rooms honor the surrounding counties of Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan; a Coquina huddle room nods to the shell-stone of the coast; and local businesses can gather their mail at Franklin Square, named for Benjamin Franklin, the nation's first Postmaster General.

Amenities include a lobby, on-site parking, and convenient access to hotels, restaurants, shopping, and the airport.

A Chatham County resident since 2011, Kavlie serves as Provost of American National University and the University of Fairfax. Over his career, he has led teams across the country, including nearly a decade overseeing remote employees as a vice president at Western Governors University. These experiences have shaped his belief in workspaces built around the way people actually work today.

“We saw a gap: there were coworking spaces downtown, but there were no options for those who live and work in the suburbs,” Kavlie said. “Office Evolution Savannah Gateway fills this gap. We combine the professionalism of a corporate office with the convenience of staying closer to home.”

The business is a true family venture. Kavlie's wife, an award-winning designer and owner of The Citrus Home, is leading the design of the space, while their son and daughter lend a hand with the interior buildout and future operations. Together, the family is creating a workspace that reflects both the character of Savannah and supports local businesses putting down roots and growing, just like the live oaks of the downtown squares.