#190 Hollis interview with Mark Hampson and Dan Campbell

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At MIPIM we had the privilege to make several podcasts on the rooftop from Hollis. Please tune in to listen what is happening in the market.

Podcast episode 2: discussion on repurposing real estate

Mark Hampson - Head of Commercial & Clients at Hollis

Dan Campbell - Director at Stiff - Trevillion Architects

This episode is about refurbish and retrofit buildings. In London there are a lot of buildings that are being refurbished. Different buildings are being converted into new asset classes. The 90’s, 80’s and 70’s offices need to be upgraded to new standards.

Dan tells about a department stores that he converted into an office with a gym and retail. It is challenging because of floorplans, but there is a lot of value still in the buildings without demolishing it. ESG is also a huge reason to save a lot of carbon by retrofit buildings.

Which building is on the Dan’s wish list of buildings in London to retrofit? Don’t be surprised that there is a link to The Netherlands…