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Batchelder of Wyman Street Advisors represents Hobbs Brook Management LLC in 68,145 s/f

According to Hobbs Brook Management LLC, Compuware has relocated to 68,145 s/f of office space at 404 Wyman St. The move consolidates the company's former offices at 10 Maguire Rd. in Lexington and 400 Totten Pond Rd. in Waltham. 404 Wyman St. is a four-story, 449,000 s/f building in Hobbs Brook Office Park. Recently renovated, it offers tenants a connection to the outdoor environment through rooftop terraces and open atria with skylights. Other new finishes include wood paneling and a granite lobby. "The most gratifying aspect of any successful lease is the new relationship with a client," said Trish Holland, assistant manager of real estate, construction and leasing at Hobbs Brook. "We have worked hard to provide Compuware with first-class office space and dedicated customer service. Our ongoing goal is to accommodate the needs of its employees so that they may continue to make important contributions to the global technology industry." Chip Batchelder of Wyman Street Advisors negotiated the lease for Hobbs Brook. Shawn McDonough, Joe Sciolla and Andrew Orpik of Cresa Boston and Cameron McCausland of Cresa Detroit and Ann Coggeshall of Cresa Denver represented Compuware. As both owner and operator, Hobbs Brook is committed to providing its tenants and their employees with a reliable and fully functional business environment.
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