Welcome to TECH 3443
A transformative mixed-use development located in the heart of Austin, Texas. With a rich history steeped in technology and innovation, this 109-acre parcel boasts a remarkable legacy, featuring one million square feet of existing buildings that serve as a testament to its past.
TECH 3443 is a mixed-use development spanning over 4.7 million square feet (436,641 square meters) and is poised to become Austin’s first life science cluster and innovation district. With exceptional accessibility, prime location, and robust utility infrastructure, TECH 3443 is emerging as the preferred campus for the biotech and life sciences sectors in Austin.
The campus of TECH 3443 is conveniently serviced by the newly expanded Highway 183, offering multiple access points and extensive frontage along the highway. What sets TECH 3443 apart is its unique advantage of inheriting Motorola’s redundant utility infrastructure. Recently upgraded and modernized, this infrastructure has been optimized to support a cutting-edge life science campus. In addition, TECH 3443 features meticulously planned tenant experience, including dining options, a fitness center, and a wellness spa. With its blend of inherited and master-planned features, TECH 3443 stands as the first-of-its-kind campus in Austin.
Why TECH 3443
To be a viable real estate development for life science clusters, a group of buildings should possess several key features:
Being located near renowned research institutions and universities allows for collaboration, access to talent, and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Life science buildings require specific infrastructure and facilities to support research, development, and manufacturing activities. This includes laboratories, clean rooms, specialized equipment, and utilities tailored to the needs of the life sciences industry.
Life science buildings should offer flexible floor plans and adaptable spaces to accommodate various research and manufacturing processes. The ability to customize and reconfigure spaces is crucial as the needs of tenants may change over time.
Cutting-edge technology and services, such as high-speed internet connectivity, advanced security systems, and shared amenities like conference rooms, common areas, and cafeterias, are essential to support the operations and collaboration within a life science cluster.
A successful life science cluster requires a pool of skilled talent in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genomics, and medical research. Proximity to educational institutions, as well as a vibrant local talent pool, ensures a sustainable workforce for the companies within the cluster.
A thriving life science cluster benefits from a supportive ecosystem comprising government support, venture capital firms, incubator programs, and networking opportunities. This ecosystem fosters innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship within the cluster.
Convenient transportation links, including proximity to airports, highways, and public transportation, enhance accessibility for employees, clients, and visitors to the life science cluster.
Access to amenities such as restaurants, retail, recreational facilities, and nearby residential areas contributes to the overall appeal of the life science cluster. A favorable quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene and desirable living conditions, can help attract and retain talent.
Incorporating sustainable practices and green spaces within the cluster promotes environmental responsibility and provides a healthier and more pleasant work environment for employees.
A viable life science cluster should have room for expansion and future growth, allowing for the addition of new companies, research institutions, and supporting infrastructure as the industry evolves.
The specific cold storage requirements of a life science building depend on the nature of the research, development, or manufacturing activities taking place within the facility. It’s crucial to design and equip the building with the appropriate cold storage infrastructure to maintain the integrity and stability of temperature-sensitive materials and products. Compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices related to cold storage and preservation is also essential.
By incorporating these features, a life science cluster of buildings can create a conducive environment for innovation, collaboration, and growth within the life sciences industry.
THE VISION
A BESPOKE INVESTMENT APPROACH FOR A BESPOKE CAMPUS
TECH 3443’s development team knows that achieving strong real estate investment returns begins with investing in what will be in demand, not necessarily what has been in demand. With decades of development experience, we have navigated cyclical shifts in real estate markets since 1993, and we have seen how market fluctuations and dynamics can affect even the most stable assets. Our team’s experience with Austin’s local market trends continues to add valuable insight to this development’s master planning and investment philosophy. TECH 3443’s campus has been designed to withstand the tests of time. TECH 3443’s vibrant life science campus will continue to fill the growing gap in Austin’s commercial real estate market, making this development a safe long-term investment.
TECH 3443’s development team can help institutional investors diversify and round out their top-performing portfolios by offering bespoke investment opportunities in Austin’s first life science cluster. Our development team’s investment philosophy and options derive from bottom-up knowledge and analyses of property markets.
TECH 3443’s investment options are based on:
- Understanding market/user needs and dynamics
- Economic, demographic, and policy analyses
- Strategic master planning with client goals in mind
- Innovative allocation, policy, and risk parameters
WHY A LIFE SCIENCE CLUSTER?
TECH 3443 has been strategically master planned as a life science campus to fill a gap in Austin’s commercial real estate market. In a post-pandemic, hybridized, virtual world, commercial real estate markets have changed. That is not to say that Austin’s commercial market is not thriving—Austin’s economy and population continue to grow prolifically. Austin has been on track to become a major US city for the past decade. Major metropolitan areas tend to have life science clusters to support their life science and technology sectors, and Austin is not an exception to this requirement. Many life science and pharmaceutical companies adhere to strict regulations and need to be close but not necessarily in the same buildings as their counterparts—hence the need for a “cluster.”
With unique utility infrastructure and land entitlements inherited from Motorola, TECH 3443 is the optimal development to fill Austin’s need for a true life science cluster, as Austin’s life science, biotech, and hi-tech economies grow. Because TECH 3443 is a master planned development with one leadership team, this development will operate more like a campus and community than a typical life science cluster, making TECH 3443 truly the first development of its kind.
We have a vision of the modern workspace, designed to create a community without boundaries, transcending traditional work and life environments.
PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is based on the core tenets of ESG with an emphasis on environmental health and sustainability.
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OUR CAMPUS
Every business requires you to take a break during your work day. Our campus is designed for work and life balance.