CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dole Food Co. has selected Swinerton for the build-out of its new U.S. headquarters within One South, a 40-story office tower in Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte-based Redline Design Group designed Dole’s office environment, which features 57 private offices, five huddle rooms, a conference room, wellness room, café, coffee bar and several lounges with a renovated elevator lobby. Dole is moving from an office about a block away, which the Irish company has occupied since moving its U.S. operations from California in 2019. The office interior build-out at One South has begun, with completion anticipated for the fall. Dole’s office comprises the whole sixth floor (23,000 square feet), which is approximately 30 percent larger than its existing footprint. Last year, Swinerton completed the demolition of the top four floors of One South, a $1 million project encompassing 88,000 square feet.
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By Maria Davis and Colton Rupprecht, R&R Real Estate Advisors In the real estate industry, customer expectations around office space have undergone a significant shift — both in what they need and what they want. It’s not just about square footage anymore; it’s about how that space functions, feels and aligns with the values of the companies who occupy it. This transformation is playing out in three critical areas: the rise of small, amenity-packed spaces; a surge in outdoor-focused design that brings the comforts of home into the workplace; and a more rooted and interactive approach to sustainability. Smarter spaces As more companies return to in-office work, many are rethinking how they use space — prioritizing flight to quality. Increasingly, customers are gravitating toward compact offices that offer high-impact amenities rather than expansive square footage. These smaller footprints are more efficient, but they also demand more thoughtful design and planning. Technology is key in amenity designing, as efficient developers are integrating infrastructure that anticipates the needs of a tech-forward workforce. Whether it’s bracketing out spaces for high-speed fiber and built-in video conferencing hubs or artificial intelligence (AI)-powered building systems that manage lighting, the design is important in making a more …
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. AND PHOENIX — Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group with a core focus on real estate and infrastructure, has announced plans to acquire Fundamental Income Properties for roughly $2.2 billion. Starwood Property Trust has entered into a definitive agreement with Fundamental, a fully integrated net lease real estate owner and operator based in Phoenix. The transaction is expected to close on July 23, subject to customary closing conditions. Fundamental is currently owned by New York City-based Brookfield Asset Management. Fundamental’s portfolio totals 12 million square feet across 467 properties in 44 states. The properties feature a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 17 years, with 2.2 percent average annual rent escalations. The portfolio was fully occupied by 92 tenants across 56 industries at the time of the agreement with Starwood. As part of the acquisition, Starwood will assume Fundamental’s existing financing facilities, which total $1.3 billion, including $900 million of asset-backed security debt. Starwood plans to fund the remainder of the purchase price with a combination of cash and debt and equity capital. Fundamental’s management team, which comprises 28 employees, will be retained by Starwood Property Trust. BofA …
Meta Housing Corp. Sells Coventry Court Seniors Housing Community in Tustin, California for $83M
by Amy Works
TUSTIN, CALIF. — Los Angeles-based Meta Housing Corp. has completed the sale of Coventry Court, a mixed-income seniors housing property in Tustin, to Jonathan Rose Cos. for $83 million. Completed in 2012, Coventry Court offers 240 market-rate and income-restricted apartments for residents age 55 or older. Of the 240 units, 153 are designated as affordable at 50, 60 and 110 percent of area median income (AMI), qualifying the property for a 40 percent tax abatement. The remaining 87 units are rented at market rates. Jim Fisher, Vince Norris, Mike Smith and Tommy Yates of Northmarq represented the seller in the deal.
Jordan Perlmutter & Co. Breaks Ground on Phase II of Hub Arapahoe Industrial Campus in Centennial, Colorado
by Amy Works
CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Jordan Perlmutter & Co. has broken ground on Phase II at Hub Arapahoe, a 22-acre, 304,172-square-foot industrial campus on Arapahoe Road in Centennial. Slated for completion in April 2026, Phase II will include 150,000 square feet of industrial space across two buildings. Pacific Office Automation has preleased 32,000 square feet at Phase II. The groundbreaking follows the successful completion and full lease-up of Phase I, which is fully occupied by FritoLay, Flex Energy Solutions, Med Safety Solutions and D-Bar. Murray & Stafford is serving as general contractor and Ware Malcomb is serving as architect for the project. Dave Lee, Jason Addlesperger and Philip Lee at JLL are handling leasing for the project.
CAMPBELL, CALIF. — BH Properties has acquired The Cannery, a brick-and-timber office campus at 300 Orchard City Drive in downtown Campbell. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The 104,201-square-foot asset is currently 22 percent leased and offers suites ranging from 1,300 square feet to more than 40,000 square feet. Originally constructed in the late 1800s as a fruit cannery, the property underwent a $19.2 million renovation in 2023. Improvements included seismic upgrades, façade enhancements, modern HVAC systems and the creation of a landscaped outdoor amenity space. Steven Golubchik, Edmund Najera, Darren Hollak, Francesca Zappula and Brendan Raney of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
LOS ANGELES — CBRE has arranged the sale of an apartment building located at 818 Gretna Green Way in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The asset traded for $18 million. The names of the buyer and seller were not released. Adam Peterson and Emil Gurfinkel of CBRE represented both parties in the deal. The property features 27 apartments with in-unit washers/dryers, secure parking and a walkable location near retail and dining options.
KANEOHE, HAWAII — Gantry has secured a $10 million permanent loan to refinance maturing debt for a self-storage facility in Kaneohe on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The two-story, climate-controlled facility features 698 units encompassing 50,135 rentable square feet. Public Storage manages the property, which is located at 46-004 Kawa St. Robert Slatt and Alex Poulos of Gantry arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through a regional bank for the borrower, a private real estate investor.
Deven, Castle Lanterra Break Ground on $95M Student Housing Development Near University of Central Florida
by John Nelson
ORLANDO, FLA. — A partnership between Development Group Ventures, a subsidiary of Kajima USA and Kajima Corp., and Castle Lanterra have broken ground on a 631-bed student housing development near the University of Central Florida (UCF) campus in Orlando. Additional contributors to the project include PLT America Corp. and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, which provided financing for the project. Situated within the Quadrangle Business Park, the estimated $95 million project will total 304,969 square feet and comprise five stories. Completion is slated for summer 2027. The development will offer 177 units in one- to six-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include a sky lounge with lake views, golf/multi-sport simulator, rock climbing wall, outdoor fitness lawn with a sauna and cold plunge, Jumbotron, resort-style swimming pool, study spaces on each floor, game rooms, an activity kitchen, bicycle storage and a UCF shuttle stop.
BOCA RATON, FLA. — The City of Boca Raton’s Community Redevelopment Agency has approved the community plan submission for Modera Boca, a 306-unit apartment development that will be located at 400 S. Dixie Highway. The developers include Mill Creek Residential and Group P6, who will move forward with the ground breaking in the near future. Planned amenities at Modera Boca will include a pool, lounge, fitness center, coworking spaces, dog park, clubhouse and a Zen garden. In addition to the apartment community, the project will include new pedestrian features along Dixie Highway and a revitalization of a neighboring city park.