The event featured a lineup of presentations from leading professionals, including Karin Liljegren from Omgivning, Daniel Kim from Arup, Deborah Richmond from Deborah Richmond Architecture, and Russell McLellan from John A. Martin and Associates. The speakers presented on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with adaptive reuse, including design innovations, new financial models, and emerging technologies. Christy and her fellow moderators, Matthew Thompson of Symmetric Properties, Le Nguyen of Beleza Designs, and Robert Shmerling of Walt Disney Imagineering, guided the discussions, emphasizing the creative nature of successful adaptive reuse projects.
The panel of “Sharks,” including Tom Gilmore from Tom Gilmore and Associates, Justin Weiss from Kennedy Wilson Brokerage, Lina Lee from CIM Group, John Needell from Kairos, and Leandro Tyberg from Primestor, provided critical feedback on the feasibility of the proposed strategies. The group explored several solutions for overcoming the mechanical, structural, and regulatory challenges inherent in converting office spaces into residential units. Through the discussion, all participants shared insights on navigating the complex process of conceptualizing and financing adaptive reuse projects.
