Handsome, which also has an office in Omsk, Russia, creates digital products, services and experiences for clients in all industries around the world. The company's client roster includes Facebook, Bell Labs, YouScience, and other companies emerging as new market players.

Handsome took a human-centered approach when designing the interior of the space's form and function, while also keeping the community in mind. The new office has space planned to accommodate dedicated areas for client-specific projects and the firm also plans to include a large event and presentation space to host events for the Austin creative and technology community.

Michael Bullard, with CBRE's Austin office, represented Handsome in site selection and lease negotiations in an off-market transaction. Local investor Carl Daywood owns the building and oversaw its transformation from warehouse to creative office—about a year's worth of permitting and work.

"The Handsome team wanted a unique, almost retail-like space with high visibility and approachable presence. This new office will do double-duty, allowing Handsome to continue growing its business and offer a convenient gathering space that will appeal to the design and technology community in Austin," says Bullard.