National developer Portman today announces Pepper Boxing as the first retail tenant for Spring Quarter, the premier mixed-use development rising in Midtown. Pepper Boxing will be located at the ground-floor space of Sora, the destination’s 30-story, 370-unit luxury residential tower. In partnership with national management company Bozzuto, pre-leasing efforts for Sora are now underway, as Portman plans to deliver the first units this September.  

Pepper Boxing, an Atlanta-based cardio boxing class combining shadowboxing, high-intensity interval training weights, will open its third Atlanta location at Spring Quarter this winter. The fitness concept’s unique design features the only circular heavy bag layout in the world, giving participants access to the instructor at all times during the 50-minute class. Fans of the fitness brand can expect Pepper Boxing’s 3,650-square-foot space at Spring Quarter, located in the ground-floor retail space of Sora, to be outfitted with the same motivational instructors and high-energy music as its additional locations in Buckhead and the Battery. 

“We are always seeking out quality, Class-A real estate to put down roots,” said CEO and Founder of Pepper Boxing, Alexander “Pepper” Kaufman. “Spring Quarter offers an unparalleled opportunity to establish a presence in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta’s hottest neighborhood. I’ve always admired the entrepreneurial spirit that dwells in Atlanta and couldn’t be more thrilled to continue expanding our brand in this city – an important step toward our goal of ensuring Pepper Boxing is a nationally recognized name in the fitness world.” 

With nearly 11,000 square feet of activated ground-floor retail, Sora is Midtown’s newest, highly amenitized residential tower. Sora residents will benefit from amenities like Atlanta’s first residential infrared sauna, multiple fitness centers,  a climbing wall, a golf simulator and outdoor lawn space. Party rooms, coworking spaces, a pet run and spa, media room, a resort-style pool and sky lounge overlooking the city are also among the unmatched offerings at Sora. Floor plans are carefully designed with above-market inclusions like quartz countertops, culinary kitchens, built-in smart technology, wine fridges, soaking tubs, porcelain tile floors and more. Sora’s first units are anticipated to deliver this September, and interested residents should visit livesoraspringquarter.com. 

“We’re focused on bringing a dynamic variety of best-in-class retail tenants to Spring Quarter, ranging from chef-driven dining to high-quality fitness,” said Portman’s Head of Retail and Activation Dotan Zuckerman. “Pepper Boxing is a first step in setting the tone for the energetic and amenitized mixed-use experience we’re curating at Spring Quarter. We look forward to sharing additional exciting retail announcements for the project in the coming months.” 

Located at the corner of Spring Street and 10th Street NW, Sora marks the first phase of Spring Quarter, which nearly encompasses a full city block. The project is anchored by the historic HM Patterson Home and Gardens, which is being reimagined into a one-of-a-kind experiential retail destination. Spring Quarter also includes a 1020 Spring, a 525,000-square-foot, Class-A office tower that broke ground in April 2022. Portman plans to deliver the entire project in Q3 2024. 

To learn more about Portman, visit www.portmanholdings.com.