Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces SHM Architects, PLLC, a Dallas-based design firm, has signed a new, long-term 12,218-square-foot lease in the historic Meadows Building at Energy Square, a 170,000-square-foot office building located at 5646 Milton St. The firm moves to the top floor of the building, relocating from the Knox District. Transwestern’s Michael Griffin and Ethan Minter represented the tenant in lease negotiations.

SHM Architects, PLLC is a boutique design studio founded in 2005 in Dallas by David Stocker, Mark Hoesterey and Enrique Montenegro. In 2019, SHM launched its first satellite studio in Crested Butte, Colorado, reflecting a sustained commitment to servicing clients across the Mountain West region.

With more than 1.1 million rentable square feet spread out over five buildings, including the Meadows Building, Energy Square recently underwent a renovation that includes a state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot fitness center, conference center, tenant lounges, revamped delis, campus park and outdoor deck. Completed in 1955, the Meadows Building was the first suburban office tower in Dallas and originally served as the headquarters for the General American Oil Company.

Jeff Eckert, Blake Shipley, Haley Hullett and Ayanna Jarvis with JLL represented the landlord, GlenStar and USAA Real Estate.

According to Transwestern research, pervasive flight to quality continues driving asking rent growth higher in quality Class A properties. Last quarter, full-service rents reached $43.92 per square foot, up 7.6% from last year.