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Follow on Google News | Tishman Speyer Announces Large Lease Transaction at Chicago’s Franklin CenterLongtime Tenant William Blair & Company Signs Extension to 2017
By: Rick Matthews Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Franklin Center is considered one of Chicago’s most architecturally significant properties. The West Loop complex consists of two connected buildings at 222 West Adams Street and 227 West Monroe Street totaling nearly 2.5 million square feet, making it one of Chicago’s largest and most distinctive Class A commercial office properties. Tenants enjoy a host of on-site amenities, along with nearby first-class restaurants, shopping and cultural options, and easy access to public transportation. The property is managed by Tishman Speyer (http://www.tishmanspeyer.com/ Commenting on the transaction, Tishman Speyer Senior Managing Director Casey Wold said, “At a time when the competition for blue-chip tenants has never been more intense, we are pleased to retain William Blair & Company at Franklin Center well into the next decade. Our ongoing aim is to maintain and operate Franklin Center as a signature property, and we believe this transaction reflects our success in meeting that objective.” Tishman Speyer President and Co-CEO Rob Speyer added, ”We’re proud to have William Blair & Company, one of Chicago’s great companies and one of the world’s great investment organizations, remain at Franklin Center . We’re pleased to be able to continue accommodating their headquarters space needs.” Steve Stratton regional managing director for Jones Lang LaSalle, said, “The renewal transaction was the right answer for William Blair, given the challenging environment, and the Tishman Speyer team delivered a comprehensive business solution that met our objectives.” Along with Steve Stratton, the Jones Lang LaSalle team representing William Blair & Company in the transaction included Robert Schmidt, Pamela Stamataky, Jack Keenan and Michael Tirpak. Vickie Noonan, Joe Gordon and Ellen May of Tishman Speyer represented building ownership. About Tishman Speyer (www.tishmanspeyer.com) Tishman Speyer (http://tishmanspeyer.wordpress.com/ End
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