Piedmont Center’s Tower 15 Wins TOBY Award
Class-A office tower within 45-acre Buckhead campus is recognized for excellence in management and operations
The Ardent Companies (“Ardent”) and Cushman & Wakefield today announce that Tower 15 at Piedmont Center, the two million-square-foot office campus along Piedmont Road, has been recognized by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) for its achievements in management and operations excellence.
Tower 15 is the recipient of The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) Award, one of the most prestigious and comprehensive programs of its kind in the commercial real estate industry, which recognizes quality in commercial buildings and rewards excellence in building management. Recognized in the category for buildings between 250,000 and 499,999 square feet, all facets of Tower 15 were thoughtfully evaluated, including community involvement, tenant relations and site management to environmental and “green” policies and procedures. The building is managed by Danyl Adams and Gina Dodson with Cushman & Wakefield.
“We’re honored for Tower 15 to be recognized by BOMA Georgia for its outstanding operational performance,” says Dodson. “We’re proud to work alongside Ardent to create a successful and inspiring office environment for our tenants and look forward to continuing to enhance the overall experience for the Piedmont Center community.”
Tower 15 will now advance to the regional level where it will compete against other leading office buildings in the Southeast. This awarded excellence is reflected in the commitment by ownership and management to bring high-quality improvements to the tower.
Ardent has invested $7 million in enhancing the building, which includes a renovated lobby and conference center, activated interior and exterior spaces, enhanced parking deck lighting, and new food services. Additionally, Ardent constructed a new bridge connection to Old Ivy Road, improving walkability to nearby amenities such as housing, retail and restaurants. The upgrades come as part of Ardent’s ongoing transformation of Piedmont Center into a highly connected, mixed-use destination.
Ardent began its investment into Piedmont Center in 2016, completing its acquisition of all 14 buildings in June 2021. Notable enhancements include state-of-the-art renovations to conference rooms, lobbies and fitness centers, as well as exterior upgrades. The campus is surrounded by a 1.2-mile nature trail, and bridge connections and links to adjacent properties are planned to enhance walkability to nearby housing, retail and restaurants, and features 30,000 square feet of WiFi-enabled outdoor space.
BOMA Georgia’s mission is to lead the commercial real estate community to enhance the professionalism and value of its members through education, advocacy, community involvement, membership participation and the open exchange of ideas. The association is the largest local affiliate of BOMA International, which was founded in 1907.
About The Ardent Companies: Ardent operates as a privately held real estate firm focused on opportunistic and diversified investment strategies. With significant industry experience and a demonstrated track record, Ardent leverages its established relationships and capital flexibility to attain a diverse set of risk-adjusted investments. The firm pursues opportunities with an innovative and disciplined approach, making material investments together with our limited partners for maximum alignment. As the firm continues to build upon its infrastructure, portfolio, and footprint, Ardent is committed to creating a positive impact on its employees, investors, and communities.
Founded in 2012, Ardent has invested over $3.0 billion with $1.6 billion in assets currently under management. Ardent’s investment strategies extend across state lines and country borders, with a current presence in thirty states and two countries. As Ardent expands upon its geographic footprint, the firm continues to grow its employee base with team members based in Atlanta, Charlotte, and New York City as well as the United Kingdom.
About Cushman & Wakefield: Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and approximately 60 countries. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services.To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.
