"Adapt or Die" - Panel Discussion Presented by Perth Design Week

The Event

Journalist and design champion Claire Tyrell will moderate the panel conversation with broad ranging perspectives across the design community on the opportunities and challenges of adaptive reuse projects in Perth.

Speakers

Angelo Amara, Managing Director JLL and Director Activate Perth
Jemma Hutchinson, Director, Maverix Property Group
Jimmy Thompson, Director MJA Studio
Jon Stone, Director Built
Randal Humich, Humich Group
Sarah Booth, Director Spacemarket

What is adaptive re-use?

Adaptive reuse (or turning an existing building into a new place serving another purpose) is a global trend. In the US recent reports show that conversion of former offices into apartments is at an all-time high, driven by the movement of working from home.

In Perth and Fremantle we've seen successful warehouse conversions into apartments. We’ve also seen a real move to people recognising the value of heritage with commercial projects like the State Buildings, Brookfield Place and Raine Square. These conversions are obviously not an easy task, and not always feasible, but it is being done and can breathe new life into cities - while retaining our cultural heritage.

Details

Thursday 27 March 2025, doors open 5:00, event 5:30-6:30pm
Buy tickets via link below.

Location

Liberty Theatre, cnr Hay and Barrack Streets, Perth