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WorkScapes at Newport Beach Builds Creative Office Client Base
Published November 17th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
In more proof pointing to the resiliency of alternative office space, WorkScapes at Newport Beach in California is reporting plenty of leasing activity this fall.
WorkScapes at Newport Beach just inked a 3,587-square-foot lease with Lionakis, a growing architectural firm that specializes in innovative design that integrates sustainability and technology.
Lionakis’ decision to lease office space at WorkScapes is a big win for the company that promotes ultramodern business studios and commercial lofts. Lionakis adds the 20371 Irvine Avenue location to its portfolio of offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Modesto, Reno and Seattle.
Remodeled for Office Creativity
“Creative businesses are drawn to this environment,” says Mike Schlesinger, vice president of Asset Management for Hackman Capital Partners, part of the joint venture that owns and manages the property. “And thanks to creative design, out-of-the-box space planning, and an overall innovative, forward-thinking spirit, the environment has been generating a lot of interest from prospective tenants. Tenants can choose a space that’s already renovated or we’ll help them design their own.”
Formerly known as Newport Trade Center, WorkScapes at Newport Beach is offering customized workspaces. The facility was recently redesigned, rebranded and renamed as part of a campaign designed to refresh the office landscape in Newport Beach.
The building’s features leverage the light industrial feel of the original buildings’ architecture with exposed ceilings, polished concrete floors and open floor plans with great windows and light. The company even launched green office initiatives, including tenant education on eco-friendly practices.
Strategic Office Location
Beyond the ultramodern office setups, WorkScapes at Newport Beach offers a prime location on Irvine Avenue. The office building is adjacent to the Newport Beach Golf Club, and about two miles west of the University of California Irvine. There’s easy freeway access, good street visibility, underground parking and a five-acre lot that provides plenty of trees, green grass, a park and spectacular views.
With its new face and its same strategic location, WorkScapes at Newport Beach seems to be ready to compete in this California market. The addition of Lionakis is not only a win from an office lease perspective, but it’s also confirmation of the compelling design of the facility. Lionakis is known for its cutting-edge designs and its office space has to match the firm’s personality.
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Elizabeth Sanchez November 17th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I agree. I think it is telling that an innovative architecture firm has chosen to expand its office space at WorkScapes at Newport Beach. That’s just great for marketing. I wonder if the architecture firm fitted its own custom space or assumed one that WorkScapes developed. Either way, this is a great score for the new and improved WorkScapes.
Bill Brookshire November 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Looks like a pretty savvy investment group reworked the office concept to leverage the trend towards alternative offices. Good timing. I bet there are plenty of real estate developers with empty office space exploring the revenue-generating potential of serviced offices and coworking.