UBS, which signed a long-term deal for the space, is the firstkey anchor tenant at 20 Pacifica. Val Wheeler, president of theIrvine Co. office properties division, says that the move willcombine UBS operations from the northern and southern portions ofthe county by moving about 50 wealth managers from Mission Viejoand Orange, where UBS has operated in low-rise, campus-styleoffices for nearly two decades.

Clad in travertine, 20 Pacifica was the first new high rise toopen in Irvine Spectrum since 1990, when the Irvine Co. debuted its366,000-sf, 14-story office tower at 8105 Irvine Center Dr. UBS isbuilding its space out to above-standard design specs, according toMichael Goldfader, director and branch manager for the firm'sOrange County office.

"We are definitely aiming for the 'Wow!' factor," Goldfadersays. He explains that the UBS space will feature curved cherrywood walls, light-colored marble floors and floor-to-ceiling glassto maximize enjoyment of some of the region's best views. UBSretained Ted Moudis and Associates to design its space.