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Q1 - 2011
- Jan 3, 2011
- Kelly Hart Hallman renewed and expanded their lease at 301 Congress
Kelly Hart Hallman renewed and expanded their lease at 301 Congress. Chad Barrett, Bart Matheney, and David Putman represented the landlord.
Q4 - 2010
- Dec 26, 2010
- ABJ: Austin architectural firm charts new course with new name, offices
Longtime architectural firm Graeber, Simmons & Cowan, better known as GS&C, is revamping itself with a new name — GSC Architects — and a new headquarters south of downtown.
- Nov 7, 2010
- AQUILA Eagles for a Cure - 2010
AQUILA Eagles for a Cure - 2010
- Nov 5, 2010
- ABJ: Collections company expands in Austin
Austin-based collections company Gila LLC will nearly double in size in the next two years, with a major expansion that will keep the company and hundreds of current and forthcoming jobs here.
- Oct 28, 2010
- ABJ: F1 Austin organizers lease downtown office
The organizers behind the planned Austin Formula One race have leased a downtown office, a broker on the deal confirmed Thursday.
- Oct 12, 2010
- ABJ: SXSW buys downtown Austin building
South by Southwest festival organizers have bought a 20,828-square-foot downtown office building and parking garage, according to a broker on the deal.
Q3 - 2010
- Sep 6, 2010
- Morrison Properties renewed their lease at Hartland Plaza
Morrison Properties renewed their lease at Hartland Plaza. Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Sep 5, 2010
- ABJ: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas growing in a big way Read more: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas growing in a big
Goodwill Industries of Central Texas has signed a lease for a 124,200-square-foot building in Southeast Austin, marking the largest industrial lease transaction of the year and one of the biggest deals across all real estate sectors in 2010.
- Sep 1, 2010
- Wells Branch MUD leased space at Executive Plaza.
Wells Branch MUD leased space at Executive Plaza. Robert Shore, Ben Tolson and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Aug 31, 2010
- Heartsong Music renewed their lease at The Village Shopping Center
Heartsong Music renewed their lease at The Village Shopping Center. Craig Andrus, Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Nathan Smith of Austin Tenant Advisors represented the tenant
- Aug 31, 2010
- Green Bank leased space at Hartland Plaza.
Green Bank leased space at Hartland Plaza. Robert Shore, Chad Barrett and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Sherry Sanchez and Travis Waldrop of NAI REOC represented the tenant.
- Aug 30, 2010
- Fletcher Farley leased space at Hartland Plaza
Fletcher Farley leased space at Hartland Plaza. Robert Shore, Chad Barrett and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Kathy Carbonetti and Liz Tucker of Jones LangLaSalle represented the tenant.
- Aug 24, 2010
- Certain Affinity leased space at Oak Creek Plaza.
Certain Affinity leased space at Oak Creek Plaza. Sloan Spaeth and Jon Wheless of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Aug 23, 2010
- The Apothecary Shops leased space at Guadalupe 31
The Apothecary Shops of Austin leased space at Guadalupe 31. Jason Faludi and Craig Andrus of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Aug 17, 2010
- Compadre leased space at Research interchange B
Compadre leased space at Research interchange B. Zane Cole of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Aug 11, 2010
- Alamo Tile and Stone leased space at Central Park North.
Alamo Tile and Stone leased space at Central Park North. Zane Cole of AQUILA Commercial represented the tenant.
- Aug 11, 2010
- McShane Development Company leased space at 816 Congress
McShane Development Company leased space at 816 Congress. Chris Perry and Jon Wheless of AQUILA Commercial represented the tenant.
- Aug 5, 2010
- Flohr leased space at Research Square
Flohr leased space at Research Square. Robert Shore, Jim Rourke, Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Rodney Schwalbach of ESG Advisors represented the tenant.
- Jul 29, 2010
- Kasling, Hemphill, Dolezal & Atwell leased space at 301 Congress.
(KHDA) Kasling, Hemphill, Dolezal & Atwell leased space at 301 Congress, 301 Congress Ave. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Bill Anderson of Office Leasing Advisors represented the tenant.
- Jul 26, 2010
- Arthrocare Corporation expands at 7500 Rialto
Arthrocare Corporation expands at 7500 Rialto, Bldg II. David Putman, Ben Tolson and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Carl Condon of Commercial Texas represented the tenant.
- Jul 22, 2010
- My Cleaners and Alterations renewed their lease at 3100 Guadalupe.
My Cleaners and Alterations renewed their lease at 3100 Guadalupe. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy represented the landlord.
- Jul 14, 2010
- Urban Squared Realty leased space at The Village Shopping Center
Urban Squared Realty leased space at The Village Shopping Center. Jason Faludi, Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy represented the landlord.
- Jul 12, 2010
- Reactive Surfaces leased space at Braker M2.
Reactive Surfaces leased space at Braker M2. Zane Cole of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Jul 9, 2010
- Adaptive Path leased space at 1300 Guadalupe
Adaptive Path leased space at 1300 Guadalupe, 1300 Guadalupe Blvd. Ben Tolson, Chris Perry and Sloan Spaeth of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Erin Morales and Nate Stricklen of CBRE represented the tenant.
- Jul 1, 2010
- Azuma Leasing renewed their lease
Azuma Leasing renewed their lease at Gabriel’s Court. Chris Perry of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
Q2 - 2010
- Jun 29, 2010
- Sport Clip renewed their lease at South Towne Square Shopping Center
Sport Clip renewed their lease at South Towne Square Shopping Center. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jun 24, 2010
- Bigfoot renewed their lease at Riata Corporate Park 2
Bigfoot renewed their lease at Riata Corporate Park 2. Sloan Spaeth and Chris Perry of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Jun 21, 2010
- Edward Jones renewed their lease at Rollingwood Plaza
Edward Jones renewed their lease at Rollingwood Plaza. Jason Faludi, Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jun 21, 2010
- Pathways renewed their lease at Executive Plaza
Pathways renewed their lease at Executive Plaza. Robert Shore and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jun 17, 2010
- Maxwell Auto Group leased space at Executive Plaza
Maxwell Auto Group leased space at Executive Plaza. Robert Shore, Ben Tolson and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Matt Watson of Austin Office Space represented the tenant.
- Jun 11, 2010
- Macheen, Inc. leased 3,807 SF at 9500 Arboretum
Macheen, Inc. leased 3,807 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Chad Barrett, Ben Tolson and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Diana Holford of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the tenant.
- Jun 4, 2010
- Subway signed a lease at Crossroads Shopping Center.
Subway signed a lease at Crossroads Shopping Center. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jun 1, 2010
- Server Engines renewed their lease at Lakeview Plaza
Server Engines renewed their lease at Lakeview Plaza. Sloan Spaeth of AQUILA Commercial represented the tenant.
- Jun 1, 2010
- McMordie & Company leased space at 9500 Arboretum
McMordie & Company leased 2,322 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Ben Tolson, Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Gail Whitfield of Whitefield Company represented the tenant.
- May 25, 2010
- Link Coworking has leased space at The Village Shopping Center
Link Coworking has leased space at The Village Shopping Center. Jason Faludi of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant. Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- May 21, 2010
- AQUILA Commercial - ABJ's Best Places to Work 2010
'Best Places to Work' winners honored
This year's "Best Places to Work" winners were recognized Friday at an Austin Business Journal-hosted lunch.
- May 17, 2010
- Bryan’s Bagels at The Village leased space at The Village.
Bryan’s Bagels at The Village leased space at The Village. Jason Faludi, Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy or AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- May 13, 2010
- Lonestar Transmission leased space at 301 Congress.
Lonestar Transmission leased space at 301 Congress. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- May 13, 2010
- Tel West Network Services Corporation leased space at Domain, Bldg 5
Tel West Network Services Corporation leased space at Domain, Bldg 5, 11501 Domain Drive. Craig Couch and Jake Ragusa of AQUILA Commercial represented the tenant.
- May 4, 2010
- Tokyo Electron US Holdings renewed their lease at Ben White 6.
Tokyo Electron US Holdings renewed their lease at Ben White 6. Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- May 1, 2010
- Westel, Inc leased space at 8303 MoPac
Westel, Inc leased space at 8303 MoPac. Chris Perry and Sloan Spaeth of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant. David Putman, Ben Tolson, and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 30, 2010
- Serranos renewed their lease at South Towne Shopping Center
Serranos renewed their lease at South Towne Shopping Center. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 30, 2010
- Howard & Kobelan renewed their lease at 100 Congress Ave
Howard & Kobelan renewed their lease at 100 Congress Ave. Craig Couch and Jake Ragusa of AQUILA Commercial represented the tenant.
- Apr 28, 2010
- Augmentix Corporation renewed their lease at Stonelake 2.
Augmentix Corporation renewed their lease at Stonelake 2. Chris Perry of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Apr 26, 2010
- NC Interactive, Inc leased space at University Park Office Tower
NC Interactive, Inc leased space at University Park Office Tower. Jay Lamy, Chad Barrett & Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 23, 2010
- Verizon Wireless leased space at The Village Shopping Center
Verizon Wireless leased 2,500 SF The Village Shopping Center. Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Jason Faludi of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Apr 20, 2010
- James Bond Fitness leased space at Crossroads
James Bond Fitness leased 4,226 SF at Crossroads Shopping Center. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 16, 2010
- Nations Reliable Lending leased space at 8303 MoPac
Nations Reliable Lending leased 4,990 SF at 8303 MoPac an Aspen Property located at 8303 North MoPac Expressway. Ben Tolson and David Putman of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Brian Butterfield of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant.
- Apr 15, 2010
- BBVA Compass leases space at 301 Congress
BBVA Compass leased space at 301 Congress. Bart Matheney and Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial, LCC represented Hines. Michael Lawley of Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented the tenant.
- Apr 14, 2010
- HNTB renews their lease at 301 Congress
HNTB renewed their lease at 301 Congress. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Chris Gamel of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant.
- Apr 11, 2010
- ABJ: Half of Freescale Semiconductor site for lease
In what could prove a mixed blessing for Austin and its commercial real estate market, more than half of the massive, nearly 1 million-square-foot Freescale Semiconductor campus in North Austin is now available for lease, according to AQUILA Commercial LLC.
- Apr 9, 2010
- Cadence Design Systems leased space at Research Park Place
Cadence Design Systems leased spcae at Research Park Place. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
Q1 - 2010
- Mar 4, 2010
- Austin Center for Holistic Healing Signed a Lease
Austin Center for Holistic Healing signed a lease at Plaza Balcones. Jason Faludi & Mike Murphy represented the landlord.
- Feb 11, 2010
- Center for Music Therapy Signed a Lease at The Village Shopping Center
Center for Music Therapy, Inc signed a lease at The Village Shopping Center. Jason Faludi, Craig Andrus & Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Feb 8, 2010
- Somnio Solutions Expanded Their Lease
Somnio Solutions, Inc expanded their lease at HighFlex Riata Office Center Building, 12708 Riata Vista Circle. Craig Couch represented the tenant.
- Jan 18, 2010
- Haut Monde, LLC signed a lease at Guadalupe 3110.
Haut Monde, LLC signed a lease at Guadalupe 3110. Jason Faludi and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord.
- Jan 15, 2010
- Metcalfe Williams, LLP Signs Lease at 301 Congress
Metcalfe Williams, LLP signed a lease at 301 Congress. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord.
Q4 - 2009
- Dec 27, 2009
- Building downtown density, toll roads created opportunities
It’s not hard to find evidence of the past decade’s commercial real estate growth around Austin. Industry experts point to a number of developments, physical and intangible, that have helped shape Austin’s commercial real estate over the last 10 years, from a concerted effort to build downtown density to new roads that have opened more land to development.
- Dec 25, 2009
- Looking Back: 2000-2010
The Austin Business Journal looks back over the past decade in commercial real estate, and turns to AQUILA's Bart Matheney for perspective.
- Dec 10, 2009
- Deal of the Week
AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord in the transaction highlighted as Deal of the Week.
- Dec 4, 2009
- Formaspace finds a bigger home
Formaspace Technical Furniture has signed a lease in Northeast Austin — representing one of the area’s largest industrial leases this year. The landlord was represented by AQUILA Commercial.
- Dec 4, 2009
- Formaspace Expands Footprint, Adds Employees and Equipment
Formaspace Technical Furniture has inked a lease for 56,700 square feet at an industrial park in Northeast Austin – marking one of the largest industrial transactions in Austin this year.
- Nov 27, 2009
- BancVue to expand
BancVue Ltd. has launched a site search that could take it to 65,000 square feet or more, and has turned to experts with AQUILA Commercial to handle its search.
- Nov 23, 2009
- CNA - Continental Casualty Company signed a lease at 9500 Arboretum
CNA – Continental Casualty Company signed a lease at 9500 Arboretum. Ben Tolson, Chad Barrett, & Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Jim Buddruss of Swearingen Realty Group represented the tenant.
- Nov 19, 2009
- Dental Smiles Signs a Lease at the Mueller Development
Dental Smiles signs a lease at the Mueller Development. Jason Faludi and Craig Couch of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Oct 19, 2009
- iKey, LP renewed their lease at Promontory Point
iKey, LP renewed their lease at Promontory Point. Ben Tolson, Robert Shore, and Jay Lamy AQUIL A Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Oct 19, 2009
- Keller Williams Realty leases space at Research Park Place
Keller Williams Realty signed a lease at Research Park Place, 12515-8 Research Blvd. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Tim Harrington and Heather Morrison of Keller Williams Commercial represented the tenant.
- Oct 18, 2009
- Jack Henry & Associates leased space at 9500 Arboretum.
Jack Henry & Associates leased space at 9500 Arboretum. Chad Barrett, Bart Matheney, and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Chris Marchbanks of CRESA Partners represented the tenant.
- Oct 15, 2009
- TTS Solutions signs a lease at Tower of the Hills
TTS Solutions leased space at Tower of the Hills, 13809 Research Blvd. Robert Shore, Ben Tolson and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Oct 14, 2009
- Gracy Title signs a lease at Research Park Place
Gracy Title signed a lease at Research Park Place. Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Tim Harrington and Heather Morrison of Keller Williams Commercial represented the tenant.
- Oct 13, 2009
- Rockwell Automation signs a lease at 9500 Arboretum
Rockwell Automation leased 27,642 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Chad Barrett, Ben Tolson and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Erin Morales and Nate Stricklen of CBRE represented the landlord.
- Oct 13, 2009
- Volacci Corporation leases space at Executive Plaza
Volacci Corporation leased space at Executive Plaza. Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Craig Couch, Zane Cole, & Jake Ragusa of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
Q3 - 2009
- Sep 28, 2009
- Kapow Technologies Holdings Corporation signs a lease at Braker Pointe
Kapow Technologies Holdings Corporation signed a new lease at Braker Pointe. Ben Tolson, Chad Barrett and Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Chris Skyles of SkylesBayne represented the tenant.
- Sep 22, 2009
- Ty Lawrence Insurance Agency leased space at Westlake Office Building
Ty Lawrence Insurance Agency leased space at Westlake Office Building, 1613 Capital of Texas Highway. Jake Ragusa & Craig Couch of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the tenant.
- Sep 22, 2009
- Innovative Funding Services signs lease at Executive Plaza
Innovative Funding Services signed a lease at Executive Plaza. Robert Shore, Chad Barrett and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Laura Coffin of Reliance Commercial Realty represented the tenant.
- Sep 21, 2009
- EG&G Technical Services, Inc sign a lease at Ben White
EG&G Technical Services, Inc signed a lease at Ben White. Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord and Joe Brockman of Oxford Commercial represented the tenant.
- Sep 21, 2009
- Texas Legal Protection Plan signed a lease at 7500 Rialto
Texas Legal Protection Plan signed a lease at 7500 Rialto - Bldg I. Bart Matheney, David Putman and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord and Jon Aleshire of The Aleshire Company represented the tenant.
- Sep 21, 2009
- ABJ: Aquila Commercial to market and lease 8303 Mopac Read more: AQUILA Commercial to market and lease 8303 Mopac
Aspen Properties Inc. has tapped AQUILA Commercial to handle the marketing and leasing for 8303 Mopac, a Class A office property in Northwest Austin.
- Sep 16, 2009
- Collins Financial Services USA, Inc signs lease at 7500 Rialto
Collins Financial Services USA, Inc signed a lease at 7500 Rialto, 7500 Rialto Blvd, Bldg I. Bart Matheney, David Putman & Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord and Mike Kennedy & Dan Meyer of Commercial Texas represented the tenant.
- Aug 21, 2009
- ABJ: New tenants help turn around The Village Shopping Center Read more: New tenants help turn around The Village Shopping Cent
The Village Shopping Center, a 35-year-old retail development in North Central Austin that was at risk of going bust not long ago, has gotten a second wind thanks to a series of new tenants.
- Aug 16, 2009
- Research Park Place finds financial footing
A private equity fund has recapitalized a Class A office park in Northwest Austin and become the majority equity owner as it seeks to demonstrate financial soundness to would-be tenants.
- Jul 31, 2009
- Good Luck David!
David Bullock has accepted a CFO position with Yeti Coolers, an AQUILA client. We are excited for David's success although he will be missed. AQUILA is grateful for David's wonderful contributions and wish him the best of luck.
- Jul 26, 2009
- ABJ: Big offices now white elephants
Commercial office building sales have all but stopped so far in 2009, a trend real estate experts say will not change until credit becomes available or market values stabilize.
- Jul 7, 2009
- AQUILA Commercial is a Top Leasing Firm for 2008
AQUILA Commercial was awarded CoStar's Power Broker Award for 2008.
Q2 - 2009
- Jun 23, 2009
- Lease Renewal at Northwood Plaza
Zen Japanese Food Fast renewed their lease at Northwood Plaza Shopping Center. Jason Faludi, Craig Andrus and Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jun 18, 2009
- IE2 Construction signs lease
IE2 Construction leased 4,505 square feet at Weingartens' Braker Two. Zane Cole of AQUILA Commercial represented the the tenant and Will Nichols of Stream Realty represented the landlord.
- Jun 12, 2009
- TL Marketing renewed their lease at Tower of the Hills
TL Marketing renewed their lease at Tower of the Hills. Bart Matheney, Ben Tolson, & Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord.
- Jun 4, 2009
- Clarence W. Utley, PC renewed their lease at Hartland Plaza
Clarence W. Utley, PC renewed their lease at Hartland Plaza. Mike Murphy, Chad Barrett & Robert Shore of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord.
- Jun 2, 2009
- Waddell & Reed leased 7,065 SF at 9500 Arboretum
Waddell & Reed leased 7,065 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Bart Matheney, Chad Barrett, & Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Bill Early of First Scout Realty Advisors represented the tenant.
- May 29, 2009
- Wilbur Smith Associates signed lease at 9500 Arboretum
Wilbur Smith Associates leased 7,519 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Ben Tolson, Bart Matheney, & Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Ford Alexander and Ryan Kasten of Oxford Commercial represented the tenant.
- May 19, 2009
- Renew Data Corporation expanded their lease at 9500 Arboretum
Renew Data Corporation expanded their lease at 9500 Arboretum, 9500 Arboretum Blvd. Bart Matheney, Jay Lamy & Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Trish McQueen of The Stone Group represented the tenant.
- May 16, 2009
- Apartment Experts Leased Space at Crossroads Shopping Center
Apartment Experts leased 1,634 SF at Crossroad Shopping Center. Jason Faludi & Mike Murphy of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 30, 2009
- It's Just Lunch renewed their lease at 301 Congress
It’s Just Lunch renewed their lease of 1,369 SF at 301 Congress. Bart Matheney & Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 28, 2009
- Wilbur-Ellis renews their lease
Wilbur-Ellis renewed their lease of 1,425 SF at Tower of The Hills, 13809 Research Blvd. Bart Matheney, Robert Shore and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Apr 14, 2009
- BioStable Science and Engineering leased 6,369 SF at Promontory Point
BioStable Science and Engineering leased 6,369 SF at Promontory Point, 2621 Ridgepoint Drive. Robert Shore and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Scott Womack of Jackson Cooksey represented the tenant.
- Apr 13, 2009
- EDMC has signed a lease of 11,355 SF at Frontera Crossing.
EDMC has signed a lease of 11,355 SF at Frontera Crossing. David Putman & Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord and Greg Johnson & Ted Doucet of Oxford Commercial represented the tenant.
Q1 - 2009
- Mar 27, 2009
- Univa Corporation renewed their lease.
Univa Corporation renewed their lease of 7,592 at Arboretum Atrium, 9737 Great Hills Trail. David Putman & Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord. Don Cox of the Don Cox Company represented the tenant.
- Mar 17, 2009
- Total Immersion Software leased at Avallon IV
Total Immersion Software leased 11,699 SF at Avallon IV. Sloan Spaeth & Chris Perry represented the tenant and Lauren Fosen of Grubb & Ellis represented the landlord.
- Mar 11, 2009
- Keynote Systems, Inc. Renews Their Lease at Tower of The Hills
Keynote Systems, Inc. renewed their lease at Tower of the Hills, 13805 Research Blvd. Bart Matheney, Robert Shore, and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Mar 5, 2009
- Calhoun, Thomson & Matza, LLP leased at 9500 Arboretum
Calhoun, Thomson & Matza, LLP leased 5,034 SF at 9500 Arboretum. Bart Matheney and Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Mar 3, 2009
- Apex Global Partners leased 6,022 square feet at Ladera Bend
Apex Global Partners leased 6,022 square feet at Ladera Bend, 7300 FM 2222. Bart Matheney, Chad Barrett and David Putman of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented Champion and Perry Wood of Lincoln Property Company represented the tenant.
- Mar 3, 2009
- Texas Credit Union leased 2,976 SF at Research Park Place
Texas Credit Union leased 2,976 SF at Research Park Place, 12515-7 Research Blvd. Rodger Anderson of United Commercial Realty represented the tenant. Chad Barrett of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Feb 19, 2009
- Gerson Lehrman leases more space on Congress
A tenant leases downtown space, and AQUILA Commercial represents the landlord.
- Feb 6, 2009
- PGH Engineer, Inc renewed their lease of 8,688 SF at 7500 Rialto, Building I
PGH Engineer, Inc renewed their lease of 8,688 SF at 7500 Rialto, Building I. Ben Tolson, Bart Matheney & David Putman represented the Stratus.
- Feb 5, 2009
- Downtown-area building set to open this summer
A fully pre-leased building represented by AQUILA Commercial is set to open this summer.
- Feb 3, 2009
- GDS Engineers expanded their lease by 2,114 SF at Capitol Center
GDS Engineers expanded their lease by 2,114 SF at Capitol Center, 919 Congress Ave. David Putman and Ben Tolson of AQUILA Commercial, LLC represented the landlord.
- Jan 23, 2009
- Capstar at Compass Plaza topped out
Capstar at Compass Plaza, represented by Aquila Commercial, celebrates its topping out milestone.
- Jan 16, 2009
- New office leases show Austin attractive to growing companies
Jay Lamy and Chris Perry, principals with Aquila Commercial, represent Sony Online Entertainment in their lease for new space in Northwest Austin. Meanwhile, Bart Matheney and Chad Barrett of Aquila Commercial represent the landlord of a downtown Austin building as it welcomes a new tenant.
Q4 - 2008
- Dec 19, 2008
- At Work: Chad Barrett
As principal of Aquila Commercial, Chad Barrett keeps his pulse on the state of the real estate industry, and the Austin Business Journal decided to get his thoughts on what's going on right now.
- Oct 9, 2008
- Apartments, retail space under way near West Fifth
Aquila Commercial handles the retail leasing representation for a new mixed-use property.
- Oct 5, 2008
- Aspen to outsource local property leasing
Aspen Properties, in its continued focus on new development projects, will outsource to third parties the leasing and marketing for most of its 1.8 million-square-foot commercial portfolio in Austin.
Q3 - 2008
- Sep 26, 2008
- ABJ: New, expanding tenants bring Frontera to 70 percent filled
Austin Business Journal reports: A new tenant signs up for space in Frontera Crossing, while another expands - which combined will add up to 300 jobs.
- Sep 26, 2008
- Press Release: Leasing Activity Strong at Frontera Crossing
Two businesses expanding at Frontera Crossing.
- Sep 26, 2008
- Office tower under construction near MoPac already maxed out
Austin Business Journal reports: Compass Bank to expand and consolidate at Capstar at Compass Plaza.
- Sep 26, 2008
- Press Release: Compass Bank Expands Austin Area Headquarters
Compass Bank will grow its presence in Capstar at Compass Plaza, bringing building to 99 percent pre-leased.
- Sep 26, 2008
- Austin Business Journal reports: Downtown office building to be redone
An old office building is being transformed into downtown's newest Class A office complex.
- Sep 10, 2008
- Sheshunoff Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Sheshunoff (http://www.sheshunoff.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their headquarters facility in Austin, TX.
- Aug 20, 2008
- Midway Games Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Midway Games (http://www.midway.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their design studio in Austin, TX.
- Aug 13, 2008
- Spanish Immersion Day Care Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Spanish Immersion Day Care (http://www.spanishimmersiondaycare.org) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for both a new day care facility and a new elementary school facility.
- Aug 3, 2008
- Furniture Marketing Group Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that FMG (http://www.fmgi.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their Austin warehouse and showroom.
- Jul 26, 2008
- Adjacent Technologies Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Adjacent Technologies (http://www.adjacent-tech.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their headquarters facility in Austin.
- Jul 23, 2008
- ABJ: New office building to rise between MoPac and downtown
Austin Business Journal reports: Construction has begun on a new office project just west of downtown that will bring 115,000 square feet of additional Class A space to the urban core.
- Jul 23, 2008
- Trialsmith Hires Aquila Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Trialsmith (http://www.trialsmith.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their headquarters facility in Austin.
- Jul 21, 2008
- Invodo Hires AQUILA Commercial
Aquila Commercial is pleased to announce that Invodo (http://www.invodo.com) has hired Aquila Commercial's Tenant Representation Team to represent them in negotiations for their headquarters facility in Austin.
- Jul 18, 2008
- Press Release: New Office Tower to Change Western Skyline of Austin's Core
The skyline of the western edge of Austin's urban core is about to change as a new, 90 percent pre-leased office building breaks ground on July 18. Construction on the eight story, 115,000-square-foot, Class A office building named "Capstar at Compass Plaza" is anticipated to take approximately one year to complete. Aquila Commercial handles the leasing for the property.
- Jul 18, 2008
- Statesman: Downtown-area office tower is first since Frost
Austin American-Statesman reports: Construction is scheduled to begin today on the first new office building in the downtown area since the Frost Bank Tower broke ground in 2001.
Q2 - 2008
- Jun 13, 2008
- ABJ: Heavy Hitters with Aquila Commercial
Austin Business Journal recognizes Aquila Commercial representatives as "Heavy Hitters" within the commercial real estate industry.
- May 23, 2008
- Schwab consolidates Austin offices
Financial firm plans to grow in Austin during the next decade, and Aquila Commercial helps them find the right space to do so.
- May 9, 2008
- Press Release: Putman Joins Former Teammates at Aquila Commercial
David Putman, a 15-year Austin real estate veteran and the previous executive vice president for Moore&Associates Inc., has joined Aquila Commercial as a principal. In doing so, Putman will continue handling Moore&Associates' local portfolio while resuming a working relationship with many of his former co-workers from their joint days at the local CB Richard Ellis Inc. office.
- May 9, 2008
- ABJ: Aquila Commercial gains principal
Austin Business Journal reports: Former colleagues are being reconnected as real estate heavyweight David Putman joins the roster at Aquila Commercial.
- May 6, 2008
- Gefinor Ventures Management renewed their lease at 301 Congress
Gefinor Ventures Management renewed their lease at 301 Congress, 301 Congress Ave. Chad Barrett & Bart Matheney of AQUILA Commercial represented the landlord. Rick Whiteley of Oxford Commercial represented the tenant.
- May 1, 2008
- Texas Monthly will inhabit East Avenue project
Aquila Commercial represents East Avenue as it signs up Texas Monthly as a lead office tenant.
Q1 - 2008
- Feb 17, 2008
- ABJ: We're building, but will they come?
With the word "recession" increasingly playing on the tongues of economists from coast to coast, the effect of a potential downturn on the expansion or relocation plans of Corporate America remains unclear.
Q4 - 2007
- Dec 19, 2007
- Press Release: RGM Advisors Leases Big Block in Downtown Office Tower
Austin-based proprietary trading firm, RGM Advisors, LLC, inked a lease for approximately 33,000 square feet in the Chase Tower, signifying the second largest lease of 2007 in the Central Business District. RGM was represented by Aquila Commercial's Sloan Spaeth, Jay Lamy, and Jennifer Baur.
- Dec 14, 2007
- Press Release: Catholic Diocese Buys Texas Hospital Association Campus
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin has purchased the Texas Hospital Association's campus in Northeast Austin, with plans to relocate the existing pastoral center located at 1625 Rutherford Lane. Aquila Commercial represented the Catholic Diocese in its purchase, and has also been tapped to market the church's current pastoral center.
- Dec 7, 2007
- Press Release: Aquila and Pyramid Form Property Management Alliance
Two local real estate firms have formed an official alliance, effectively joining their leasing and property management specializations. Meanwhile, a well-known local property manager has joined to spearhead management of the growing portfolio.
- Oct 8, 2007
- Press Release: Aquila Marketing Historic CBD Property For Sale
Tierra Capital LLC has retained Aquila Commercial LLC to market and sell 804 N. Congress Avenue on its behalf.
Q3 - 2007
- Jul 20, 2007
- Press Release: Aquila tapped to market SW Austin expansion by Stratus
Stratus Properties Inc. plans to add two office buildings with a combined total of 180,000 square feet to its Lantana campus off Southwest Parkway, and has turned to Aquila Commercial to handle the leasing.
Q2 - 2007
- Apr 13, 2007
- Press Release: New 400,000 sf Industrial Park Planned for N. Austin
Capital City Partners Inc. is planning a 400,000-square-foot industrial park called Harris Ridge Business Center in Northeast Austin, while Aquila Commercial has been tapped to handle the marketing and leasing.
Q1 - 2007
- Jan 12, 2007
- Press Release: Local Heavyweights Form New Commercial Real Estate Firm
Brokers from CBRE, Trammell Crow, Staubach and Pyramid launch Aquila Commercial, a new commercial real estate firm based in Austin, Texas.
