Renewable Real Estate: Retrofitting the Workplace

Join us for an evening of ideas, conversation and refreshments at FK’s designed event space, with indoor‑outdoor flow onto a generous open terrace.

Hosted by FK, this panel discussion draws on the practice’s recently published Adapt. Reuse. Return. report to explore the future of Australia’s ageing office buildings.

The conversation will examine the scale of underperforming CBD office stock across the country and consider how these assets might be repositioned through retrofit and refurbishment rather than demolition and rebuild.

Panellists will discuss the environmental, commercial and design implications of office-to-office renewal, including how upgrades can improve building performance, respond to tenant expectations and contribute to the ongoing evolution of central business districts.

The session offers a moderated discussion grounded in research, industry experience and practical case studies, followed by audience questions and open dialogue.

Limited tickets available – book now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our CBDs.

Panel opening remarks:
Dr Maria Panagiotidou — City of Melbourne, Zero Carbon Buildings Lead

Panelists:
Nicky Drobis — FK, Partner and Head of Design
Kriston Symons — Arup, Principal, ANZ Property Business Leader
Steven Peters — IFM Investors, Chief Sustainability Officer
Claire Bowles — Don’t Waste Buildings, Australia Chapter Lead

Moderator:

Timothy Alouani‑Roby — IndesignLive, Editor