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Austin Architecture & Design

Name: Austin Architecture & Design
Start: 2023-11-09T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-11-09T11:00:00-06:00
Location: The Royal Sonesta Stephen F. Austin Hotel

Exploring Adaptive Reuse And Big Trends That Will Shape the City's Skyline

Event Ended On: Thursday November 9 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Underutilized to Energized: Redeveloping Commercial Real Estate for Evolving Demands and Work Environments

Exploring adaptive reuse of underutilized buildings, what a successful projects entails and the community impacts

Bart Olds

Managing Partner, Karlin Real Estate

Chi Lee

Principal, HKS

David Knoll

Vice President of Real Estate Development, Ryan Companies

Nena Martin

Principal & Interior Design Leader, DLR Group

Timothy Donohue

SVP, CBRE

Moderator

Jennifer Seay

Founder & CEO, Art + Artisans

Designing for the Future: Innovations and Trends That Should Be Shaping Architecture and Influencing Customer Demands

Innovation, trends and customer demands that will impacts future design builds

Michele Van Hyfte

Sustainable Design Leader - Resiliency, HOK

Ellie Aiello

Owner & Design Director, Ellie Aiello Interiors

Sandra Parét

As Chief Executive Officer of STG Design, Sandra leads the largest integrated architecture, interiors, and planning firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Nashville and Houston, serving the world's most innovative companies across the U.S. and internationally. She fosters seamless collaboration in architecture, interiors, and consulting disciplines. As an innovator in effective project delivery, Sandra has refined the way companies work with design firms by elevating design excellence, establishing efficiencies and consistencies through team composition and ideal delivery approaches, customized and scalable to each client’s real estate objectives. Her main objective at the helm of STG is growth for STG’s employee owners through expansion of services, project teams and the clients they serve. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, as well as executive education certificates from the Harvard Design School Office of Executive Education and Columbia Business School Executive Education. She currently serves as Presiding Officer, Texas Military Department, Real Property Advisory Council. A member of AIA, Parét is licensed in 38 states, and she is a Registered Interior Designer. Prior to joining STG Design, Sandra Parét was Senior Vice President at AECOM, Global Commercial and Corporate Market Sector practice director. She led strategic planning for the market sector practice, working closely with regional leadership to align AECOM talent with client requirements. Her expertise relied on understanding clients’ business challenges and real estate assets and then focusing on consistent design and delivery across geographies and internal business structures. Prior to AECOM, during her 18-year tenure at HOK, Sandra held several leadership positions, including Managing Principal of the Dallas office and Global Strategic Accounts lead for corporate clients. Her thought leadership includes contributing to a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) publication: "Future Office: Next Generation Workplace Design,” as well as Future of Work research, publication and speaking engagements.

STG Design

CEO

Sandra Parét

CEO, STG Design

Graham Blake

CEO, Kitspace

Wyatt Frantom

Wyatt Frantom, FAIA is an experienced cross-disciplinary collaborator and award-winning designer. An Architect licensed in Texas and California, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Wyatt serves as Principal and Design Director with Perkins&Will Austin. With over 25 years of experience designing, leading, and executing innovative projects in the U.S. and abroad, Wyatt has gained a deep understanding of markets and the global design culture while working to deliver world-class architecture. As a forward-thinking and collaborative industry leader with Practice Area specialization in Office Buildings, Headquarters, Corporate Campuses, and Higher Education, Wyatt has brought his passion for design and for environmentally-responsive building to a broad range of project types. An accomplished architect, Wyatt has spoken regularly at conferences across the country, has taught architectural design and regularly serves as critic at universities, and on design and award juries within the industry. Wyatt received a Master of Architecture degree from Rice University, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate from Harvard University. Wyatt and his projects have been recognized and published widely; including honors by the Chicago Athenaeum, the AIA COTE Top Ten Award, the ULI Charter Award, and numerous AIA State and local design awards among others; delivering LEED Platinum as well as WELL-certified projects. He has been recognized as recipient of the 2014 BD+C National 40-under-40 Award, the 2014 AIA National Young Architects Award, the 2007 AIA Houston Young Architect Award, and the 1997 AIA Columbus Student of the Year Award. In 2019, Wyatt was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. Fellows are recognized with the AIA's highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to the profession and to society - exemplifying architectural excellence.

Perkins&Will

Principal, Design Director

Wyatt Frantom

Principal, Design Director, Perkins&Will

Moderator

David Webber

Principal, Webber + Studio

Venue

The Royal Sonesta Stephen F. Austin Hotel
701 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701

Ballroom: Capital Ballroom + Foyer

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$20 - 4 hour self-parking

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Underutilized to Energized: Redeveloping Commercial Real Estate for Evolving Demands and Work Environments From labs to multifamily units, demands of current communities are shifting. So how are architects and designers looking at currently underperforming buildings and converting them to more in-demand spaces?
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Designing for the Future: Innovations and Trends That Should Be Shaping Architecture and Influencing Customer Demands What are the big trends and innovations that are shaping the way we design buildings and create spaces? And what trends SHOULD BE shaping the industry, but are not...yet. This session will explore what customers are looking for and what will and should be the next big thing.
10:45 AM 11:00 AM	Post-Event Networking
11:00 AM 11:45 AM	Bonus Session: Interactive Roundtable Discussion Stay after the panel content to dive deeper with Q&As and group dialogue on the industry insights, best practices and future trends discussed during the event. Moderated by Kitspace CEO Graham Blake and joined by industry leaders, don't miss the opportunity to bring your opinion and ask questions.

What You'll Learn at this Austin Architecture & Design Conference

Learn about the layout and design of Austin's major developments and how the architectural landscape is changing
How to balance between preserving historical integrity and incorporating modern elements when adapting existing structures for new uses, and the challenges associated
The sustainable elements and benefits to adaptive reuse and how it can be a cost-effective solution
The importance of engaging with the local community to understand needs before a project takes place
Hear how architects and developers approach and navigate zoning and regulatory challenges and what considerations they take into account
Learn about the biggest design trends that are currently shaping the city from the inside out and what comes next
Understand how architects and designers are leveraging technology in their projects for a better outcome

Relevant Industry News and Developments:

How You’ll Do More Business by Attending this Event: Join us for this premier architecture and design event for the Austin commercial real estate industry. Local thought leaders and architects will discuss key practices to ensure efficient design throughout the region. Gain insight into how the A&D community is making an impact across all asset classes and shaping the future of commercial spaces in Austin. This event is a great opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in architecture and design with knowledge, connections and inspiration to elevate your projects to new heights. Also, consider staying after the panel content to participate in the roundtable opportunity for more intimate discussions.

Who You'll Network With: Architects, designers, general contractors, developers, owners, tenants, brokers, and more.

Why You Should Attend This Conference: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

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