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A structure with basic finishings such as drywall, a finished ADA restroom, ceilings, lighting, flooring, and HVAC ductwork. White box space is either ready to paint or already painted.
A White Shell/Warm Shell/White Box refers to a building space that has been finished to a basic standard, including essential elements like drywall, lighting, HVAC, and electrical systems but lacks tenant-specific finishes or fixtures. These spaces are typically delivered to tenants for their own build-out according to their specific needs and design preferences. White shell or warm shell spaces provide a blank canvas for tenants to create customized environments.
A white box space example is an office suite that includes basic lighting and HVAC but is otherwise unfinished and ready for the tenant's custom build-out.
