BROOKFIELD, WIS. — Milliman Inc., an international actuarial and consulting firm, has unveiled plans to move its Brookfield office to Golf Parkway Corporate Center, which is currently in the pre-development phase. The company will occupy 118,300 square feet within a six-story, 186,000-square-foot building. Milliman’s space will feature flexible floor plates, floor-to-ceiling windows, healthy design and exclusive amenities, according to the developer, Irgens. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall with initial occupancy slated for summer 2022. Golf Parkway Corporate Center will consist of two Class A office buildings totaling 231,000 rentable square feet. Common areas will include a conference room, tenant lounge, outdoor patio, bike storage and fitness center. Kahler Slater is the architect and CG Schmidt is the general contractor. William Bonifas of CBRE represented Milliman in the lease transaction.
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CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 38,747-square-foot office property occupied by the Illinois Department of Human Services in Chicago for $3.4 million. The single-tenant building is located at 1642 W. 59th St. Adrian Mendoza, Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a fund manager. A Chicago-based private investor purchased the asset. The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state’s largest agencies with more than 13,000 employees.
Ryan Cos., University Realty Complete Third Phase of Novus Innovation Corridor in Tempe, Arizona
by Amy Works
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Ryan Cos. and University Realty LLC have completed 777 Tower at Novus Innovation Corridor, the third phase of the Arizona State University (ASU) Novus Innovation Corridor in Tempe. Totaling 160,000 square feet, the six-story, multi-tenant building features an open floor plan, penthouse office space, 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a public urban plaza. DAVIS served as architect of record for the building, which Ryan Cos. built. The building is 84 percent leased by a mix of tenants, including ASU’s Herberger Gallery, University City Exchange, University Real Estate Development, Master of Design, Master of Innovation and Venture Development, and the Innovation Studio. Additionally, Infosys, a next-generation digital services and consulting firm, occupies the fourth and fifth floors at the building. At full build-out, Novus Innovation Corridor will feature more than 10 million square feet of mixed-use opportunities, including the 2.1 million-square-foot Marina Heights campus that Ryan Cos. and Sunbelt Holdings co-developed. Catellus Development Corp. is the master developer of the 355-acre, multi-phased Novus Innovation Corridor.
SAN FRANCISCO — A fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors has acquired 123 Townsend Street, an office building located in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood. Terms, including acquisition price and seller, were not released. The acquisition is part of the fund’s broader strategy to invest in target office markets across the United States. Built in 1903, the six-story, brick-and-timber building underwent a full renovation in 2000, including significant seismic structural upgrades, a new roof, new systems and the addition of elevators and skylights. Totaling 137,625 square feet, the low-rise property features multiple stairwells and large, flexible floorplans. On-site amenities include a fitness center, bike storage and rooftop deck.
DALLAS — A partnership between locally based J. Small Investments and Lyda Hill Philanthropies will redevelop Pegasus Park, a 23-acre office campus in the Dallas Design District. The property, which currently houses 750,000 square feet of office space, was originally developed in 1970 for jewelry retailer Zale Corp. and has been vacant for the past decade. The development team will reposition the existing buildings to feature modern office space, as well life sciences and retail and restaurant space. The first phase of development is expected to be complete in early 2021. Five tenants — Commit Partnership, The Dallas Foundation, The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, United to Learn and Uplift Education — have committed to office space at Pegasus Place.
LOS ANGELES — Chicago-based 4S Bay Partners has acquired a 3.3-acre redevelopment site, located at 3731-3761 E. Stocker St. in Los Angeles, for $35 million. The sellers are David Shophet of Sharp Capital and David Shaaya of One Cole Group. The site contains four two-story office structures, totaling 80,000 square feet, built in 1952. At the time of sale, the buildings were more than 90 percent occupied by a variety of Los Angeles County and City community services-oriented tenants. The site is located in an opportunity zone with a transit-oriented development tier III designation. 4S Bay plans to occupy a portion of the property. The company focuses on humanitarian causes, including educational opportunities, economic improvement, human rights, wellness and environmental sustainability. Laurie Lustig-Bower and Kamran Paydar of CBRE represented the seller, while James Daughrity of Daughrity Real Estate represented the buyer in the deal.
CHICAGO — J.C. Anderson has completed a 23,000-square-foot office buildout for OppLoans at 130 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. OppLoans is a financial technology platform that serves middle-income, credit-challenged consumers. Previously, the company occupied space on the 33rd floor but has now expanded to occupy additional space on the 26th floor as well. J.C. Anderson completed additional meeting rooms, workstations, huddle rooms, support spaces and a pantry. Eastlake Studio provided architectural services and Cushman & Wakefield provided project management services.
Northwood Office is Adapting and Expanding 535-Acre Ballantyne Office Campus for a Post-COVID-19 World
by John Nelson
As one of the largest owners and operators of office space in the Charlotte market, Northwood Office is focusing on what office users want — safety, quality, productivity, flexibility and a sense of community. The firm’s largest asset is Ballantyne, a 535-acre campus featuring 4.4 million square feet of Class A office space situated in the heart of a 2,000-acre community. Ballantyne is home to 17,000 employees and 300 companies. While the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the landscape for office space, Ballantyne is well-positioned to deliver what employers need in the current environment. “The benefit of working close to home is more appealing than ever, and Ballantyne’s location near the Carolinas border and public transportation options make it accessible for everyone,” says John Barton, president of Northwood Office. “However, Ballantyne’s hallmark is its abundant open space. Always our differentiator, its value takes on a whole new level in a post-pandemic world.” Northwood Office’s priority is the safety and well-being of its customers and team members while also maintaining its buildings at the highest level. The company assembled a task force to prepare and adapt for a phased re-entry to office buildings. New operational procedures underway include ample signage instituting social …
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — CBRE Global Investors has purchased 237@First, a two-building office complex in San Jose. Terms of the transaction were not released. Totaling 368,702 square feet, the asset consists of two six-story buildings: 4353 North First St., a 181,042-square-foot property built in 2016, and 4453 North First St., a 187,660-square-foot building built in 2019. The buildings feature 14-foot to 16-foot slab-to-slab heights, expansive window lines, abundant light, lobbies and flexible, 32,800-square-foot, column-free floor plates. Tenant amenities include a fitness center with yoga studio and several outdoor collaboration areas. At the time of sale, the property was nearly 65 percent leased with 131,000 square feet available for lease.
Ten Capital, Somerset Properties Acquire Office Building in Fort Lauderdale for $82.5M
by Alex Tostado
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Ten Capital Management and Somerset Properties have acquired Bayview Corporate Tower, a 12-story, 413,833-square-foot office building in Fort Lauderdale. Bridge Investment Group sold the asset for a reported $82.5 million. The asset was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to 21 tenants. Bridge has invested more than $4.8 million in base building improvements at Bayview Corporate Tower over the past three years. Building amenities include a café, conference center, fitness center, lounge, outdoor picnic area and onsite security and management. The property is situated adjacent to a five-story parking garage. Bayview Corporate Tower is located at 6451 N. Federal Highway, seven miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Dominic Montazemi, Mike Davis, Scott O’Donnell, Greg Miller, Mike Ciadella and Miguel Alcivar of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction.