Real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”) today announced the signing of a new office lease at Thousand & One in Water Street Tampa with internationally acclaimed architecture firm Gensler. Gensler has committed to 10,803 square feet on the WELL Gold-certified trophy office tower’s second floor and expects to move into the building by the end of this year.
“Thousand & One’s selection as the new office space by a world-renowned architecture firm not only affirms our vision of fostering a vibrant work environment, but also underscores the profound impact of design,” said David Bevirt, Executive Vice President of Corporate Leasing and Strategy for SPP. “We are delighted to welcome Gensler to our exceptional tenant community, as their reputation in design adds a prestigious touch to an already impressive roster at Thousand & One. Top-tier companies leveraging Water Street Tampa to draw outstanding local and national talent stands as a testament to the resounding success of Thousand & One, which is now nearing 90 percent leased.”
Thousand & One offers an unparalleled office opportunity in Downtown Tampa, providing a highly sought-after combination of flexible, well-designed floorplates and curated shared amenities, such as an employee fitness center, open-air conference room and rooftop terrace. The building has been expertly and intentionally designed to boost well-being and productivity by connecting tenants to nature. Thousand & One’s WELL-certified design coupled with its location surrounded by the dynamic retail, restaurants and attractions of Water Street Tampa is drawing regional and national companies from sectors including architecture and design, finance, tech and legal services to the neighborhood.
“We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be moving into our new home at Thousand & One later this year,” said Sarah Joubert, co-managing director of Gensler Tampa. “Downtown Tampa is experiencing an enormous transformation, and Gensler is proud to be part of the world’s first WELL Precertified Community.”
“Moving our office to Thousand & One offered the unbeatable opportunity to walk the talk – the district embraces the sustainability, urban design and workplace trends that our firm has seen in recent years, and embodies the kind of environment we advise our clients to be in. We look forward to creating an incredible destination for our talented team and clients, one that reflects our values and fosters innovation, collaboration and well-being,” added Bert Oliva, co-managing director of Gensler Tampa.
Gensler has offices throughout the U.S. and internationally and is relocating their local office to Thousand & One from their current location in Downtown Tampa. Gensler’s current office spans nearly 8,500 square feet and the firm is expanding their office to just over 10,800 square feet with the relocation.
In addition to being the first building in Tampa to achieve WELL Core and Shell certification, Thousand & One also is LEED Silver and WiredScore Platinum certified, illustrating its sustainable design and best-in-class digital connectivity. The building has set a new standard for offices in Tampa and has attracted numerous local, regional and national tenants, including Citadel, ReliaQuest, Sila Realty Trust, Northern Trust Corporation, Weatherford Capital, Synovus Financial Corporation, RSM, Suffolk Construction, Walker & Dunlop, USA Rare Earth and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, amongst others.
Global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield is exclusively handling leasing efforts for Thousand & One. For more information, please visit www.waterstreettampa.com.
