Houston: Israelis buy 227,000-SF 8 West Centre for $76M

HOUSTON – Azrieli Group, a real estate firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has purchased the 227,045-sf 8 West Centre office building at 3505 West Sam Houston Pkwy. N., just north of Kempwood for $76 million. It was completed in 2013.

Core Real Estate sold the four-story property, which is fully leased to two tenants: Cameron International Corp. and Helix Energy Solutions.

Helix was the first to lease space in the building, taking 118,630 sf in November 2012. Cameron signed a long-term lease for 106,801 sf in February 2013.

The building is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification. Features include floor-to-ceiling glass around 60 percent of the perimeter, natural stone materials in the lobby and common areas, an outdoor courtyard with seating area, more than two stories of parking and a full-service café.