Alo Yoga started construction at 814 King Street in Old Town.
The California-based yoga chain has gutted the interior of the space that was previously home to the Random Harvest furniture store. According to contractors working on site, the renovation should be completed within a month.
The second floor of the building is home to Escape Room Live.
Alo Yoga has more than 50 stores across the country. The nearest location is at 2001 International Drive in Tysons Corner, Va. The new store will be a block away from a Lululemon store at 700 King Street.
The four-story building was constructed in 1890, according to city land records. The building is considered historic due to its age, as it is more than 100 years old, and its location in the Old and Historic Alexandria District.
Earlier this year, the city granted a certificate of appropriateness and permit to partially demolish a street-facing wall and replace it with a glass panel and two French doors.
