IRVINE, CALIF. — The Irvine Co. has announced its plans to build six “Next Gen Campus Office” buildings at the Irvine Spectrum. The buildings will total 528,000 square feet. They will be situated within the Spectrum’s Discovery Business Center and Sand Canyon Business Center projects.
Discovery Business Center will receive four buildings totaling 317,000 square feet. The customizable space will be called the Quad at Discovery Business Center. Two new buildings totaling 212,000 square feet are planned at Sand Canyon Business Center as well.
Construction is scheduled to commence early next year, with a completion date of early 2017. The Next Gen Campus Office will feature modern architecture, including floor-to-ceiling glass and aluminum curtain walls for natural light and energy efficiency. Amenities will include advanced infrastructure for technology, and fitness and wellness centers offering indoor and outdoor activities like yoga and bike-sharing programs.
The Commons, a large open-air space at the heart of each campus, will feature a Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor living room, sun decks, al fresco dining, barbeques and other areas for people to work, collaborate or take a break.