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Avison Young negotiates 6,662 s/f lease
for Chaos at 2 Oliver St.

Boston, MA Avison Young has negotiated a new 6,662 s/f lease for Chaos, a leading developer of 3D visualization technology for architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment, at 2 Oliver St. to serve as its local office. The 6,662 s/f lease represents Chaos’ move from two non-connected floors at 71 Summer St. to accommodate the tech company’s growth. Chaos will occupy a portion of the 10th floor. Avison Young’s Jeff Gates and Kirk Weller represented Chaos in this transaction.

“This transaction marks a pivotal moment for our client, empowering them to expand and craft a space perfectly tailored to their evolving business needs,” said Gates. “This is yet another great example of how companies continue to seek high-quality spaces for employees taking advantage of hybrid models.”

The amenity program at 2 Oliver St. includes a full-service bar and restaurant, a golf simulator, fitness center, conference spaces, security, bicycle storage, and access to Oliver St. shopping and dining, as well as close proximity to Post Office Sq. and the Greenway.

“This move empowers us to accelerate our momentum by expanding our team and better collaborating to provide our customers with a comprehensive visualization ecosystem and more accessible design technologies,” said Russ Martin, vice president of global revenue PEC, Chaos. “Our team is excited for the opportunities the new space provides as we continue to scale our business to meet growing demand across industries.”

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