On-Campus Office Space for Lease
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Property Description
The John Deere Building is a premium Class A commercial office building located in the University of Illinois Research Park. This 52,724 square foot multi-tenant building offers a modern professional environment designed to support innovation-driven companies.
The building features an impressive two-story lobby, upscale interior and exterior finishes, a shared coffee bar, and a common area conference room available for tenant use. Tenants benefit from the building’s scenic setting, with views of a beautifully landscaped pond, dock with lunch seating, fire pit, and walking paths located just beyond the south-facing windows, creating a unique and attractive workplace environment.
Available Suites:
Amenities:
- Common area conference room with AV capabilities
- Shared coffee bar
- ADA compliant common area restrooms
- Scenic pond front location with dock and walking paths
- On-site EV charging station
- Access to UC2B fiber
- Ample on-site parking with 24/7 access, including during UIUC football and basketball game days
- Exterior building signage opportunities
- Elevators for second floor access
- Professionally designed lobby with modern lounge seating
Area Description
2021 S. First Street is within close proximity to the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic facilities, providing added convenience and amenities for employees and visiting clients. Just minutes from central campus, the Research Park is home to more than 120 companies employing approximately 2,000 professionals in high-technology fields. At any given time, there are ~800 University of Illinois student interns at work within the Park, contributing leading-edge technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in corporate research, engineering, and product development.
The Research Park sits adjacent to upscale retail centers and stores and offers easy access to Willard Airport. The retail centers provide park employees with a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as other convenient amenities and walking trails. With its proximity to major markets (Chicago – 2 hrs, Indianapolis – 1.5 hrs, St. Louis – 2.75 hrs), vibrant entrepreneurial culture, direct access to talent, and strong institutional support, the University of Illinois Research Park offers a uniquely collaborative setting for companies seeking innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.