The move to 21,102 sf, will be an expansion of space by 21%,according to a released statement on the lease from Studley. Thegroup will occupy the entire 20th floor of the building. DRI chosethe location because of the central location and the amenitycenter, such as a fitness center, bike room and concierge, Kosteckisays. DRI is expected to move into the new space in December,Kostecki says.

Lease incentives included free rent and a tenant improvementpackage. The asking lease rate in the building is between $18 persf and $22 per sf net, he says. The 803,046-sf building wasdesigned by Helmut Jahn in 1981 and renovated in 2002. The buildingis 73% occupied. Major tenants include FINRA, the law firm Ross,Dixon & Bell LLP and consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal.

Kostecki and Nikki Krohn, with Jones Lang LaSalle, representedthe building owner, 55 West Monroe LLC/LaSalle InvestmentManagement. Tiffany Winne and Lisa Davidson, both with Studley,represented DRI.