Oct 17, 2024

Microsoft confidential!

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NAIOP Washington State is offering an Oct. 24 tour of the dramatic renovation of Microsoft's east campus, with its several new buildings and long list of architects and contractors involved. Besides the new buildings and shops, you can peer inside the thermal energy center and explore the neat new bike/ped bridge that spans the freeway, designed by AECOM, which links the east and west campuses — and connects to Redmond Technology Station, where light rail is now running. About seven new buildings are now open on the 72-acre expanse, with a few more nearing completion in 2025. Several old 1980s buildings were demolished for the new. Planning began about a decade ago; the originally announced 3 million-square-foot scheme was later trimmed owing to the pandemic and work-from-home. The tour begins next Thursday at 4 p.m., starting and ending in the new Craft75 Gastropub. The event is limited NAIOPWA members only. Details and registration: naiopwa.org

Paragon Real Estate Advisors

Fogle

Tanner Fogle has moved from Marcus & Millichap to Paragon Real Estate Advisors, the latter firm announced this month. Paragon says he's been involved in over $40 million in deals. It elaborated, “Tanner joins Paragon with a strong reputation established during his tenure with Marcus & Millichap for his expertise in market knowledge and financial statement analysis.”

JLL

Morrison

JLL announced its recent hiring of Cody Morrison, who becomes executive VP; he makes the move from WeWork. In his new post, he'll focus on tenant representation. JLL's Chris Hughes said in a statement, “We're thrilled to have Cody on board to expand our client services capabilities. This is both a challenging and exciting time in the commercial real estate industry, and JLL is committed to supporting our clients in every market cycle.” Morrison added, “I can't wait to get back into the trenches with their exceptional Pacific Northwest team.”