Databricks Expands South Bay Footprint with New Sunnyvale Office Lease
Databricks, a growing company specializing in data and artificial intelligence, has secured a lease for a seven-story office building in downtown Sunnyvale. The building covers approximately 305,400 square feet and can house between 1,200 and 1,500 employees, supporting Databricks’ ongoing growth in Silicon Valley.
The building is part of the Cityline mixed-use development, an important project reshaping Sunnyvale’s downtown core. CBRE brokers Vincent Scott and Mike Benevento facilitated the search for tenants, ultimately closing the deal with Databricks for full occupancy.
Strategic Expansion into Sunnyvale
Databricks views this move as a strategic step to tap into the South Bay’s deep pool of tech talent. According to Reynold Xin, co-founder and chief architect, this expansion will accelerate research and product development, enhance collaboration with customers, and attract top talent focused on data and AI.
Amy Reichanadter, chief people officer at Databricks, emphasized that the new office represents more than just additional space. It’s an investment in the workforce that will drive the company’s future innovations.
Implications for Real Estate and Construction Professionals
- The leasing of a large, single-tenant office building highlights demand for sizable, flexible commercial spaces suitable for tech companies.
- Mixed-use developments like Cityline continue to attract technology firms seeking modern office environments integrated with urban amenities.
- South Bay’s real estate market remains attractive for firms aiming to expand presence while accessing engineering and AI talent.
- Construction and development projects in downtown Sunnyvale can expect increased interest from tech tenants following this example.
For professionals tracking office real estate trends, this deal serves as a clear signal of sustained demand in the South Bay for high-quality office space tailored to technology companies focused on AI and data.
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