Case Study: Schell Games
Learn how Donahue Real Estate Advisors helped Schell Games secure one of the most unique and inspiring creative office environments in Pittsburgh, supporting their continued growth and industry leadership.
Project Objectives
- Secure a Class A office space with top-tier amenities and superior accessibility.
- Maintain proximity to Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center.
- Create a comfortable and efficient creative office environment.
- Retain and attract world-class creative game design talent.
Project Challenges
- Limited availability of high-quality office spaces within the target submarket and budget.
- The client had already negotiated an LOI for another building when a superior option became available.
- Overcoming initial reluctance from leadership to consider an alternative space.
Client Profile
- Size: 15,000+ SF (Expanded to 25,000 SF)
- Location: South Side/Fringe, Pittsburgh
- Industry: Game Development
- Project Type: Office Expansion & Upgrade
- Company Bio: Schell Games is the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the U.S., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The company is known for creating innovative and engaging interactive experiences.
Strategic Solutions by Donahue Real Estate Advisors
- Market Expertise: Identified a newly available space in Station Square that better met Schell Games’ needs.
- Client Advocacy: Persuaded leadership to tour the new space despite their initial commitment to another location.
- Negotiation Strategy: Secured favorable lease terms that positioned Schell Games for long-term growth.
Results: A Unique Creative Office Environment
- Prime Location: Secured a high-quality, amenity-rich office space with excellent university access.
- Client Satisfaction: Leadership was impressed with the new space, leading to an immediate decision to proceed.
- Expansion Success: Schell Games grew into 25,000+ SF by 2018, enhancing its ability to attract and retain top industry talent.
Conclusion: Elevating Schell Games’ Creative Workspace
Donahue Real Estate Advisors helped Schell Games secure one of the most unique and inspiring creative office environments in Pittsburgh, supporting their continued growth and industry leadership.
“Schell Games will soon be moving into a fantastic new office space in large part because Jack took the time to get to know our company culture and translated that into creative solutions for us.”
Jake Witherall, Schell Games