The deal marks the third major project in the Texas capital forCarrAmerica, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate firm. CarrAmericaalso is constructing a 23-story, 418,000-sf office building atSixth St. and Guadalupe in downtown Austin as well as a 192,000-sfbuild-to-suit for Harcourt Inc. at Braker Pointe at the northwestcorner of Braker Lane and MoPac Expressway.

Riata Crossing consists of three existing office buildings fullyoccupied by EDS/NHIC and land to support the development of threeadditional two-story office buildings, CarrAmerica officials say."Riata Crossing is an excellent match for D.R. Horton's officespace needs," says Jeff Pace, CarrAmerica managing director forAustin. "This technologically-advanced project offers flexible andcost-efficient design as well as an outstanding location andexpansion possibilities."Riata Crossing features flexible floorplates, sufficient parking, and convenient access to greater Austinvia Highway 183 and Parmer Lane, he adds. CarrAmerica's Austinportfolio includes 19 buildings containing approximately 1.5million sf of office space.