JLL announced that Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC, an independent video game co-developer, has signed a 25,694-square-foot lease at 333 Commerce in Nashville, relocating from its previous and short-term space at UBS Tower.
The company has two other studios in Chicago and Orlando, Florida, with plans for further expansion into Austin, Texas.
JLL Senior Managing Director Kevin Ziomek, Managing Director Corey Siegrist and Vice President Jim Rose represented Iron Galaxy in the deal.
Based in Chicago, Iron Galaxy is an American video game developer that has worked with some of the best AAA studios in the industry. It has contributed to popular gaming franchises such as Skyrim, Call of Duty, Killer Instinct, Overwatch, Uncharted, Valorant and many more. The company has also developed several original games, such as Rumbleverse and Divekick.
Iron Galaxy is furthering its investment in the Nashville market as a part of its talent cultivation strategy, which involves opening game development studios near universities that teach students the practical skills to be successful in such a role. The new space at 333 Commerce will be equipped to accommodate the Nashville studio’s anticipated growth of approximately 105 game developers over the course of the next five years.
One of the most recognizable buildings in Nashville’s skyline, 333 Commerce is located in the heart of Downtown and provides premier accessibility to other parts of the city, as it is less than one mile from Interstates 40, 24 and 65. With a recently upgraded lobby and commerce areas, an 8,000-square-foot fitness center, spacious outdoor courtyards and an activated tenant experience program, the office tower was designed to cater to the needs of today’s employees.
With the goal of attracting talented and local young professionals, Iron Galaxy is prioritizing an office design with collaborative, communal working environments, modern finishes in an open-concept layout, as well as large desks to account for the necessary technology. The company will officially celebrate its grand opening at 333 Commerce with a brunch event in June, which will be open to the public and feature office tours of the finalized space.
