One of Union County’s larger office complexes will be getting a major interior and exterior makeover in the coming months, as 15 NEST is slated for renovation three years after being sold.
Onyx Equities, Machine Investment Group, and Pivot Real Estate Partners will soon be undertaking an overhaul of the Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center in Kenilworth. The joint venture has kicked off a multimillion-dollar renovation that will deliver 75,000 square feet of central amenity and common space to the life sciences and technology-focused campus.
Onyx and MIG purchased the 1.2 million-square-foot campus from Merck in 2023, and the complex is currently home to tenants including the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Revlon, and CoreWeave. The building upgrades aim to establish a collaborative, innovative campus ecosystem for current and future tenants.
“NEST was envisioned as a place where world-class science, technology and innovation converge,” said Matthew P. Flath, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Onyx Equities. “The researchers and organizations that will soon call this campus home deserve a facility that reflects their ambition. With these renovations, we’re setting the stage for an environment that will spark connection, collaboration, and discovery for years to come.”
Planned work as part of the project will include renovation of the existing lobby, common corridors, cafeteria, fitness center, and auditorium. Additional new amenities will include tenant lounges, private dining facilities, a high-end coffee bar, outdoor glass dome conference rooms, and a spa-like mother’s suite.
The renovations at 15 Nest will be completed in two phases. The first phase, which focuses on the building’s central lobby and auditorium, is scheduled for completion by the middle of this year, while the entirety of the overhaul aims for completion by the end of 2026.
