Cox Enterprises set out in early 2010 to execute a bold strategy to relocate almost 4,000 employees from over 12 leased buildings into an integrated, 30-acre, urban corporate campus. Following the success of its first phase C-Tech project, a 575,000 sq. ft. office building designed for technology innovators, Cox Enterprises hired the development team led by members from DaVinci Development (with Cousins Properties at the time) to execute a new 27-story headquarters for Cox Communications, the second piece to the overall campus master plan. For both major phases, the team, working in close coordination with Cox’s own Cox Conserves team, achieved LEED Silver ratings.

Further, over both parking decks, solar arrays were installed that significantly offset energy needs. Water cisterns were provided to offset the need for potable water for both landscaping and HVAC needs. The second phase also included the development of the Cox Center, an interactive museum element designed to present the breadth of Cox’s culture, values, and innovation to multiple audiences.

* Project completed before founding DaVinci Development Collaborative (Cousins Properties).