After opening last spring, a project that’s been called the Southeast’s premier mixed-use life sciences district and the first spec lab/office building ever erected in Atlanta is celebrating a significant leasing win this week.
Battery manufacturer Duracell has signed a 59,000-square-foot lease at Georgia Tech’s Science Square Labs tower, part of an expanded district that blends lab space and residential offerings where Midtown meets English Avenue, according to project developer Trammell Crow Company.
Duracell is relocating its research-and-development headquarters to Science Square Labs, where it will occupy two full floors.
Brandon Houston, TCC’s managing director in Atlanta, called the Duracell HQ lease “a tremendous win for Atlanta and a testament to the city’s vibrant ecosystem and top-tier talent” in an announcement today.
Duracell plans to occupy its space at Science Square by summer 2026, moving more than 100 jobs to the area.
The modernized R&D facility will aim to continue innovation and growth for the Connecticut-based global battery manufacturer.
As the company’s innovation hub, the Science Square space will include cutting-edge laboratories, advanced tech infrastructure, and collaborative workspaces, according to TCC officials.
Phase one includes the science building, at left, and The Grace Residences apartments, at right. Photos by Garey Gomez; courtesy of Trammell Crow Company
The 16,000-square-foot SkyDeck on the fifth floor delivers skyline views that renderings had promised. Photos by Garey Gomez; courtesy of Trammell Crow Company
CBRE represented the landlord, and Partners Real Estate the tenant, in the Duracell deal.
The initial phase of Science Square’s expansion included the 370,000-square-foot life science building that stands 13 stories with a modern-industrial aesthetic. Next door is The Grace Residences, a 14-story residential tower (with a smaller, adjacent standalone building) that began opening for renters a year ago.
Designed by Perkins + Will, Science Square Labs aims to attract state-of-the-art lab and clean-room space for companies that value modern amenities. Unique aspects include a 38,000-square-foot solar panel array atop the parking garage, which has infrastructure for 158 EV charging stations. It’s a candidate for LEED Gold and WELL Gold certifications, officials said this week.
Other facets of the building include a lounge-like, 16,000-square-foot SkyDeck on the fifth floor with skyline views, a fitness center, a tenant lounge and event space called The Commons, and a conference space.
Science Square Labs features a Konvekta energy recovery system, which extracts energy from exhaust air and returns it to the building’s HVAC system to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs.Photos by Garey Gomez; courtesy of Trammell Crow Company
Previous leases announced to date include 33,000 square feet on the 10th floor claimed by Portal Innovations, a life sciences venture development engine. TCC has also built out 33,000 square feet of furnished “graduator” spec office suites and lab space meant for growing life sciences companies.
Find a closer look at the expanded campus in the gallery above.
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