Barings Taps Transwestern to Lease and Manage 100 Congress in Downtown Austin

AUSTIN — Barings has selected Transwestern to provide agency leasing and property management services for 100 Congress Avenue, a 420,471-square-foot Class A office tower in downtown Austin, the firms announced July 6.

Connor Atchley, Brandon Lester, Graham Trull, SIOR, and Carly Langley will lead leasing efforts on behalf of the landlord. Lester serves as Managing Director and Central Texas Market Leader at Transwestern.

A Longstanding Institutional Partnership

The assignment extends an existing relationship between Transwestern and Barings that spans more than a decade of leasing and property management work across the country, according to the announcement.

"100 Congress is one of Austin's most recognizable office addresses, combining an iconic location with institutional ownership and a best-in-class workplace experience that continues to resonate with today's tenants," Lester said in a statement. "Transwestern's integrated leasing and property management services will enhance that strong foundation, with a continued focus on tenant service and operational excellence."

Property Overview: 100 Congress Avenue

100 Congress is a Class A office tower distinguished by a tiered roofline that has made it a recognizable element of Austin's downtown skyline for decades. The building sits at the gateway to Austin's central business district, overlooking Lady Bird Lake.

The property currently houses a number of established tenants, including Jackson Walker, Whistler Pipeline, Ryan, LLC, and Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The building offers more than 40,000 square feet of contiguous available space, along with two move-in-ready spec suites designed to accommodate a range of tenant requirements.

Amenities at 100 Congress include a lobby centered around a coffee shop and café, a two-story fitness center with spa-style locker rooms, secure bike storage, an outdoor terrace, two parking garages, and on-site security. The building's location provides walkable access to restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, and outdoor recreation amenities.

About the Firms

Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm that provides investment, development, brokerage, and property management services. The firm operates across 35 offices nationwide and oversees $64 billion in assets, a figure that includes enterprise assets and assets under management as of April 1, 2026, according to the company.

Barings is a global institutional investment manager and serves as owner of 100 Congress Avenue.

Sources

Transwestern: Barings Taps Transwestern to Lease and Manage 100 Congress (July 6, 2026)