Damon & Morey Leases 51,000 Sq. Ft. at 200
Delaware
Damon & Morey LLP and developer
UniQuest have signed a lease for 51,000 square feet at Two Hundred
Delaware. Damon & Morey, the third largest law firm in Buffalo, will
occupy the 11th and 12th floors of the building starting on May 1,
2009.
“After
a thoughtful and exhaustive search, we are happy to reaffirm our
commitment to downtown Buffalo,” said Peter S. Marlette, Managing
Partner of Damon & Morey. “This move is an important next step forward
in our firm’s growth. This location will be a beautiful new home for
the 200-plus members of the Damon & Morey family.”
In keeping with Buffalo’s rich
architectural history, Two Hundred Delaware will be a central feature
of contemporary architecture in the heart of the Central Business
District. The project is located at the intersection of West Huron and
Delaware, the site of the former Dulski federal office building.
“It’s a privilege to have Damon & Morey
as the first announced offices in this building. We started this
project with the premise that exceptional firms would seek exceptional
space,” said Michael Montante, Vice President of Uniland. “We are
pleased that they so quickly proved us right.”
“Our firm, soon to be located in the
‘new’ heart of downtown, will continue to be surrounded by commerce,
government, arts and entertainment,” said Marlette. “We strongly
believe the increased interaction and efficiency the new space will
provide will greatly contribute to our firm’s continuing success. We
are proud to be part of this exciting new dimension of the Buffalo
landscape.”
Damon & Morey is currently located at
298 Main Street, where it has been based for 19 years.
Slated for occupancy in the Spring
2009, the completely renovated 400,000 square feet, 15-story building
will be the District’s first major mixed-use project – featuring
hospitality, Class A office and residential space.
• Floors 1 – 7
will offer a 150 room Embassy Suite Hotel. The hotel will feature a
pool, fitness center and conferencing areas. An independent
restaurant on the first floor will open onto an expansive outdoor
patio fronting Delaware Avenue.
• Floors 8 - 12
will offer Class A office space with open floor plates.
• Condominiums
on floors 13 - 15 will bring 37 owner-occupied residences to the
vital Downtown Delaware District.
“More than 6,500 tons of concrete, 200
tons of steel and heavy metal and 10 tons of aluminum have already
been recycled in the reuse of this building,” said Montante. “We’re
seeking LEED certification for the building’s core and shell to ensure
the long-term quality of life for the building.” Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design certification is a vigorous international
standard for green building.
