Where: Newton

What: 180 Wells Ave.

Owner: Intrum Corp. Real Estate Management and Development

Built: 1970

• Intrum Corp. Real Estate Management and Development is repositioning its 116,000-square-foot 180 Wells Ave. office building and marketing a 116,000-square-foot build-to-suit office development next-door.
• Phase one is slated for completion in early 2017. Following the departure of tenant SharkNinja for a new headquarters in Needham, the existing 3-story, 55,000-square-foot building has been reskinned with an Elkus Manfredi-designed floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall façade system, illuminated decorative fin and edgy common areas and finishes. Phase one also includes the addition of a central-tiered courtyard featuring gas fire pits, interior recharge lounge, fitness areas and indoor and outdoor collaboration areas.
• Phase two includes the addition of a new 3-story, 60,000-square-foot Class A office building, which provides flexible build-to-suit opportunities for prospects seeking occupancy in 2018. Both buildings will connect via a glass-walled 3-story lobby surrounding the central outdoor courtyard. Building features will include private tenant terraces, 20,000-square-foot floor plates and abundant natural light.
• CBRE/NE’s Rob Kinlin and Alex Plaisted represent ownership in lease transactions. Office suites ranging from 2,000 to 30,000 square feet are available.

“Intrum has set out to create an environment designed around todays tenant by providing high ceilings, rich woods, stone, outdoor ping pong and the central courtyard that serves as the heart of this asset. 180 Wells provides a truly authentic experience for discerning users looking for a collaborative, inclusive and dynamic environment to operate their companies in.”

— Rob Kinlin, partner, CBRE/New England