Drawbridge Realty Acquires Additional Acreage at Imperial Tower for Market-Leading Tenant Amenity Expansion

December 5th, 2025

 

Drawbridge Realty announced it has acquired additional land adjacent to Imperial Tower as part of a plan to install even more amenities for future tenants of what is widely considered to be the most visible office building on I-40. Terms of the land acquisition were not disclosed.

Drawbridge intends to convert the one-acre land parcel into a rare dedicated amenity for a modern multitenant office tower: an outdoor athletic field for team sports. The field will include a soccer pitch, as well as pickleball and basketball courts.

The investment in additional outdoor space at the 11-story tower complements a major renovation program soon to be underway.

$10M program adds a fitness wing, game room, and upgraded facilities 

Drawbridge’s $10 million investment into the building adds a full-floor of premium tenant amenities, including social and game lounges, a flexible conference facility for meetings holding 120+ people, a fitness wing with locker room and shower facilities, golf simulator and putting green, billiards room, and a bike hub with storage.

A centerpiece of the amenity program is a locally operated café/bakery/coffee shop offering artisan coffees and a locally sourced menu of breakfast, lunch, pastries, and desserts. This vibrant space creates a true community hub in the building, giving tenants a convenient and high-quality dining experience without leaving the office.

“Imperial Tower is an iconic building at an unparalleled “Main and Main” location within the Triangle. Our investment in the Tower and project site is a realization of our transformative vision to reaffirm Imperial Tower as the most modern and inspiring workplace environment and attract the most creative and innovative companies in the region,” said Mike Embree, Managing Director, Drawbridge Realty.

Imperial Tower’s improvement program also includes a lobby renovation that adds updated reception facilities, a social lounge, a beverage station, a water feature, and two floor-to-ceiling LED video displays. In addition to the planned sports complex, outdoor common amenities will include a waterside patio with fire pits and lounge furniture, and a garden.

“Today’s workforce values flexibility and wellness, and Imperial Tower delivers on both fronts,” said Greg Sanchez, CEO at NAI Tri Properties. “From the fitness wing and game lounges to the locally operated café serving artisan coffee and scratch-made meals, to the outdoor sports complex, this is a lifestyle hub for innovative companies looking to inspire their teams and attract top talent.”

For more information on leasing opportunities at Imperial Tower or to arrange a tour, contact Greg Sanchez, Ryan Gaylord, or Robin Roseberry Anders at NAI Tri Properties.

Drawbridge Realty acquired the LEED Silver certified building in December 2020. The building occupies a central Triangle location at the intersection of I-40 & I-540 and is just two exits from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). In addition to its private amenities, Imperial Tower is surrounded by hotels, foodie restaurants, and lifestyle amenities, most within a short walk. Brier Creek Commons, an open air retail district with over 75 national and local brand stores, as well as eateries, entertainment and medical facilities, is just a 10 minute drive.

Imperial Tower is also within 15 miles of three major four-year college campuses: Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, and is an hour’s drive from Greensboro, home of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College, the nation’s largest HBCU and a STEM education leader.

About Drawbridge Realty

Drawbridge is a privately held real estate investment firm, partnered with KKR/Global Atlantic, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of strategically important properties leased to large corporate users. Focused on high-growth, innovation-driven markets across the United States, Drawbridge owns and manages a +7MM square foot portfolio consisting of primarily single-tenant office, R&D, life science, and industrial assets leased long-term to large, strong credit corporations.

Drawbridge has an established history of successfully executing its investment strategy and supporting the evolving real estate needs of major public and private corporations. Our tenants include industry leaders such as: Anduril, Apple, Arrow Electronics, Bank of America, Broadcom, L3Harris Technologies, Meta, Northrop Grumman, RBC, Take-Two Interactive, Universal Music Group (UMG), Wells Fargo, Uber, and others. www.drawbridgerealty.com