40,000 SF of office, lab, R&D, test kitchen, and pilot space.
R&D Manufacturing | Charlestown, MA & CA
The challenge.
Our real estate search with Mori began in Fall 2019, focused on finding a flexible R&D facility near Greentown Labs. Just as we were finalizing shortlist options, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing a sudden pause. By Spring 2020, operational restrictions at Greentown required Mori to urgently secure a new space—with limited time, health constraints, and market uncertainty adding pressure.
Our solution.
Thanks to early preparation and close coordination with Mori’s leadership, Rise73 quickly identified and secured a 10,000 SF interim facility with existing lab and R&D infrastructure, short-term lease flexibility, and immediate occupancy during a highly uncertain period.
Over the next two years, Rise73 continued advising the Mori team and ultimately brokered a permanent headquarters expansion into a 40,000 SF facility. The team led negotiations and coordinated design and construction partners through buildout and move-in.
This new space met highly specific technical needs:
- 20’ clearance and heavy power to accommodate a large-scale pilot plant
- PH neutralization, RODI, and other specialized systems
- Climate-controlled R&D zones and a commercial kitchen
- Cost-effective lease terms that avoided high “lab rent” premiums
Our continued role.
Rise73 also represented Mori in securing a manufacturing lease in California, further supporting the company’s national operational expansion.
The results.
Rapid response and lease execution under COVID-era pressure
40,000 SF HQ headquarters tailored for long-term innovation and manufacturing
Multi-state real estate execution aligned with growth and budget
“It was seamless and fast, and our new location is more than we ever could have hoped for.”
– Adam Behrens, CEO, Mori