One of Austin’s most prominent tech giants is making a move. That’s right! IBM has recently filed for new office space in Austin. With two offices already situated near The Domain, often fondly referred to as Austin’s second downtown, IBM seems to be on the move to expand. First arriving in our lovely capital over fifty years ago, the renowned company quickly established its presence in Austin and has stayed ever since.

IBM’s Vice President of Enterprise Operations and Services, Joanne Wright, reported that IBM would consolidate this upcoming space with its two already-established offices into a cohesive hub of operations in the city. “We can see an opportunity to bring our systems team, our software team, our marketing teams — all teams that support IBM in the Austin city limits — together in one single team.”

Developments In The Domain

With The Domain poised as the nesting ground of even more IBM developments, residents can expect a boom in the surrounding areas. One of IBM’s landlords near The Domain, Brandywine Realty Trust, has extensive plans for the site. The Broadmoor office campus – which currently houses IBM – is one of many buildings owned by Brandywine, and they have big plans for the area. Refreshed buildings are on the horizon for Broadmoor, along with an expansion of Brandywine’s well-known Uptown ATX. 

Stonelake Capital Partners, IBM’s other landlord in the Austin area, has also been at the core of various developments in The Domain. With plans to upscale the area, Stonelake has been making continuous improvements. One of their recent developments, A Domain office tower, has gone on to attract yet another tech titan, Paypal, to the area.

Looking Forward

Because of these upcoming developments, competition for office space in The Domain has been high. Many companies look to Austin’s second downtown as a prime location to place their roots, further establishing The Domain as a hub of technology and innovation. 

These improvements and developments to the area can mean great things for the surrounding neighborhoods, attracting new businesses and creating a thriving environment. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or curiosities about upcoming developments coming to the area.