SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS — New Jersey-based investment firm BDP Holdings has acquired a 265,942-square-foot office building in Southlake, located north of Fort Worth, that houses the headquarters of Sabre. The travel software and technology firm has occupied the five-story building, which offers a cafeteria, outdoor courtyard and a fitness center, since 2002. JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Dallas-based Cawley Partners, Staubach Capital and Los Angeles-based PCCP LLC, in the transaction. JLL also arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing through Wells Fargo on behalf of BDP Holdings.
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Sterling Bay, Asana Break Ground on 14-Story Spec Office Building in Atlanta’s West Midtown
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Chicago-based Sterling Bay and Charlotte-based Asana Partners have broken ground on 1050 Brickworks, a 14-story office building located at West Marietta Street and Brady Avenue in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. The co-developers are building the 225,000-square-foot property on a speculative basis. The duo recently secured an undisclosed amount of construction financing from Bank OZK. The design-build team includes architect HKS and general contractor Gilbane. The local Stream Realty Partners team of Bryan Heller, Peter McGuone and Parker Welton are leasing the property on behalf of Sterling Bay and Asana. 1050 Brickworks will feature a fitness center, private tenant balconies, open-air conference spaces and lounges and 14,000 square feet of retail space. The property will also feature creative office space with floor plates averaging 33,000 square feet. Upon completion, which is set for early 2024, 1050 Brickworks will anchor Asana’s adjacent Brickworks campus that currently features 166,000 square feet of shops and restaurants.
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — General contractor Strike Construction has signed a 43,230-square-foot office lease at Wildwood Corporate Centre in The Woodlands, about 30 miles north of Houston. The two-building, 330,000-square-foot complex was built in phases between 2014 and 2016 and offers a fitness center and conference facilities. Steve Rocher and Jason Presley of CBRE represented the landlord, an entity doing business as GeoSouthern Budde Road LLC, in the lease negotiations. Jon Silberman of Partners represented the tenant. Wildwood Corporate Centre is now fully leased.
NEW YORK CITY — Global law firm Shearman & Sterling has completed the renovation of its 340,000-square-foot office headquarters space at 599 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The redesigned workspace houses apportioned offices, improved boardroom acoustics, new artwork and various health and wellness features. Perkins & Will served as the architect of the project, which was conceived in advance of the pandemic and took approximately two years to complete. L&K Partners served as the construction manager, and MEP provided engineering services.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — JJ&W has purchased Montague Crossing, an office and R&D asset in San Jose. Four Corners Properties and Rockwood Capital sold the property for $94.7 million in an off-market transaction. Scott Prosser, Joe Moriarty and Jack DePuy of CBRE Capital Markets represented the buyer in the deal. Situated on a 12.4-acre campus, Montague Crossing features 209,425 square feet of space spread across three buildings at 2520 and 2540-2560 Junction Ave. and 541-555 E. Trimble Road. At the time of sale, the campus was fully leased to three R&D tenants in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Norris & Stevens Brokers $5.1M Acquisition of River Road Plaza Office/Retail Asset in Eugene, Oregon
by Amy Works
EUGENE, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the purchase of River Road Plaza, an office and retail property located at 155 Silver Lane in Eugene. KH Properties acquired the asset from River Road Plaza LLC for $5.1 million. Situated in Eugene’s Santa Clara neighborhood, River Road Plaza features 32,548 square feet of space. At the time of sale, the property was 92 percent occupied. Todd VanDomelen of Portland-based Norris & Stevens represented the buyer, while CPX LLC represented the seller in the deal.
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges 63,600 SF Office Lease in Atlanta’s Cumberland-Galleria Submarket
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged an office lease extension and expansion for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard at 2500 Cumberland, a 144,335-square-foot office building in Atlanta’s Cumberland-Galleria submarket. The tenant will now occupy 63,600 square feet at the office building, which is situated inside the I-285 perimeter near The Home Depot’s headquarters. Annie Lewis, Jon Mayeske and Clinton McKellar of Cushman & Wakefield represented Sterling Seacrest Pritchard in the lease negotiations. John Zintak and Sonia Winfield, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the landlord, Noro Management. Sterling Seacrest Pritchard is a privately held insurance brokerage firm and operates its corporate headquarters out of 2500 Cumberland. The firm will add its signage at the top of the building as per the lease agreement. In addition to securing the anchor, Noro Management is updating the building’s amenities to include a new conference facility, outdoor terrace and a grab-and-go café.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $155 million in acquisition financing for a 400,000-square-foot office campus in Columbus. Paul Spellman and Phil Galligan of JLL arranged the fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Golden Eagle Group Inc. Further details of the transaction were not provided.
Manna Development Group Completes Spec Medical Office Building in Encinitas, California
by Amy Works
ENCINITAS, CALIF. — Manna Development Group has completed construction of a multi-tenant medical office building in Encinitas. Located at 777 N. El Camino Road, the property is the first speculatively built non-owner/user medical office building in 15 years in the city, according to the developer. Totaling 12,200 square feet, the property will feature a 5,675-square-foot ground floor and a 6,502-square-foot second floor. Both floors can be divided into multiple suites. Additionally, the asset will offer reserved and on-site parking. The building is slated for delivery in mid-November. Peter Curry, Brooks Campbell and Owen Curry of Cushman & Wakefield are handling leasing efforts for the property.
PHOENIX — Everett, Wash.-based Evergreen Associates has acquired Black Canyon Commerce Center from Next Gen Black Canyon LLC for $11.2 million as part of a 1031 exchange. OpenTech Alliance and Convergent Outsourcing fully occupy the asset, which is located at 2102 W. Peoria Ave. Bill Swirtz of Colliers Arizona represented the buyer, while Eric Wichtreman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal.