Corinthian signed a long-term lease for the 9700 Bissonnet St. holding, bought about five years ago by AGB Westwood LP, a joint venture of Dallas-based Provident Realty and Angelo, Gordon & Co. of New York City. The JV has invested about $30 million into retrofitting the property for office use, Steve Bryant with the Houston office of RM Crowe tells GlobeSt.com.

The retooled mall sits near the intersection of Interstate 59 and the Sam Houston Tollway. Bryant, who represented the JV at the bargaining table, says the office space is 90% leased. Westwood Technology Center's asking rate is $14 per sf.

Don Foster with Staubach Co.'s Houston office says the reworked mall provided a "campus-like environment" for the post-secondary educational institution. The new design still includes a food court, with four tenants, to build in a common gathering area for students. And, he adds, the parking ratio is perfect for a school. Corinthian's team also included Don King and Ed Prejean, also with Staubach's Houston team.