1800 South Oak Street
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The Atkins Building was the first commercial office building constructed in the Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
osition your business in the heart of the University of Illinois Research Park in a thoughtfully designed office environment
that blends privacy, flexibility, and exceptional shared amenities. The suite features one private office that is
complemented by an open collaborative area ideal for workstations, client meetings, or soft seating arrangements.
Research Park tenants also enjoy access to a shared conference room, fully equipped kitchen and breakroom, fitness
center, large atrium, and common restrooms.
The building is located directly across from the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and State
Farm Center, and is within close proximity to Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic facilities,
providing added convenience and amenities for employees and visiting clients.
NNN ESTIMATE (2026): $7.51 / RSF Suite 211 at 1800 S. Oak Street in the University of Illinois Research Park offers a modern, flexible workspace designed to support growing teams. The suite features a balanced layout with private offices, a conference room, break area, and expansive open workspace for collaboration and workstations.
NNN ESTIMATE (2026): $7.51 / RSF Suite 206 at 1800 S. Oak Street in the University of Illinois Research Park presents a unique opportunity to design a fully customized workspace tailored to your operational needs.
Office | Single tenant | 286 SqFt - 6,774 SqFt
Building description
The Atkins Building was the first commercial office building constructed in the Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This 75,000 square foot multi-tenant building is located between Oak Street and First Street along St. Mary’s Road. It is situated as a gateway building to the Research Park. The building includes state-of-the-art features and upgrades, including extensive fiber and networking, backup generator power, energy efficient lighting, a large atrium break room and lounge area, fitness room with showers, conference room, and large training room.
1800 S. Oak Street is located directly across from the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and State Farm Center, and is within close proximity to 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.
Building highlights
- Custom designed lobby with lounge area
- Shared conference room with monitor
- Common area Wi-Fi connectivity
- Expansive outdoor patio and fire pit
- Exercise facility with shower rooms & lockers
- Two shared break rooms with kitchens
- On-site EV charging station
- 24/7 Access with key card badge access after hours
- Elevators for second floor access
- Shared ADA compliant restrooms
- Access to UC2B fiber
- Ample on-site parking with 24/7 access, including during UIUC football and basketball game days
- Custom build out available
- Exterior building signage available
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