Skanska, a top global company in development and construction, has recently announced that it has secured a long-term lease with a leading advertising technology firm for 47,126 square feet of office space at The Eight. This state-of-the-art building is located in Bellevue and offers two floors of modern workspace.
According to Charlie Foushée, the executive vice president and regional manager for Skanska USA Commercial Development’s Seattle region, Bellevue is home to many innovative companies on a global scale. He believes that The Eight perfectly aligns with the expectations of these companies as they continue to grow and compete for top talent.
The construction of The Eight began in June 2021 and it has already achieved several certifications including WiredScore Platinum, Salmon-Safe certification,FItwel Level 2 certification,and SmartScore certification. Additionally,the building aims to obtain LEED Platinum certification upon completion in the third quarter of 2024. Currently,eighty percentof its office space is leased out while five floors are still available.
The design concept behind The Eight focuses on creating an ideal balance between natureand city life.It features seven alternating indoor/outdoor balconies which add charactertothe exterior.The renowned architecture firm Pickard Chilton designed this unique building which exudes both comfortand confidencealongside sophisticationand style.The side core design allows for spacious floorplans suitablefor various typesof businesseswhile also providing ample natural light throughout.With amenities such asa7 ,000 square foot open plaza,a retail area spanning11 ,000square feet,andan additional1 ,800square-foot mass timber pavilion,this property truly stands out from othersinthe market .
This marks Skanska’s sixth development projectinthe Puget Sound regionas well astheir second projectinBellevuesince their establishment backin2011 .Their commitmenttodelivering high-quality developments continueswiththis latest additionatTheEight .
