Ugly Duckling to Swan: Inside Adaptive Reuse for Offices

In the wake of the pandemic, the commercial and office sector is experiencing significant changes in workspace design, which are redefining the asset environment.

As the demand for A-grade standards grows, The Urban Developer invites you to join us in exploring the resilience of secondary office assets in the face of economic challenges.

We will navigate the shifting landscape of the office sector, considering the impact of location versus quality, and uncovering potential opportunities for astute investors.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED

• Understanding the changing dynamics of the office sector 

• Challenges and opportunities for secondary office assets

• Adaptive reuse case studies and expert insights

• Developer insights into strategies for evolving portfolios

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AGENDA

PRESENTATION
Navigating the Shifting Tides
Assessing secondary office assets’ resilience during economic shifts, weighing location versus quality and exploring future investment potential.

Speaker: Ben Martin-Henry—Head of Real Assets Research, Pacific, MSCI Real Assets

PRESENTATION
Radical Re-Use: Converting B to D Grade Office Buildings into Residential Spaces
Discover the potential of office-to-residential conversions, addressing conditions, design, sustainability, challenges and its broader market impact.

Speaker: Ingrid Bakker—Principal and Commercial & Workplace Sector Leader, Hassell

PANEL
Reshaping Real Estate: A Developer’s Perspective on CRE
Explore the transformation strategies of premier investors and developers in adapting their portfolios and assets in the midst of evolving markets. 

Speakers:

• Jono Cottee—Development Director, Built

• Andrew Borger—Chief Investment & Operating Officer, Quintessential

CASE STUDY
Revitalising The Alba: Transforming a 1970s Office Building into Luxury Aged Care Living
Exploring the adaptive reuse of a 1970s office building, The Alba into a luxury aged care facility within the Albert Retirement Living Community Precinct.

Speaker: Jessica Lee—Principal, Fender Katsalidis

CASE STUDY
Reinventing Reece: Transforming Traditional Offices into Smart, Flexible Workspaces
Explore Reece’s The Works, a technologically advanced, purpose-built office space in Melbourne, with smart access technology reshaping their work environment.

Speaker: Caine Hillier—National Sales Manager, Salto Systems

CASE STUDY
Revamping Adelaide’s CBD Skyline: A $35m Sustainable Office Tower Overhaul
Gain insights into the $35-million investment in the refurbishment of a 26-story office tower in Adelaide’s CBD, focusing on sustainability initiatives, including energy-efficient systems and solar panels.

Speaker: Sara Thomas—Director - Investments, Clean Energy Finance Corporation

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The Reposition, Repurpose, Reuse vSummit will take place virtually on Thursday, November 23. Click here to register and learn more.