Building repositioning

Around the world, buildings stand at a turning point. Too significant to tear down, yet no longer meeting the needs of people, planet or business. Our global ADAPT team reimagines these assets with creativity and intention, repositioning them to reduce environmental impact, honour their history and unlock new potential for the future.

Our capabilities

• Feasibility studies – Exploring zoning, structural and market analysis.
• Amenitisation – Identifying and delivering amenities to create destination spaces and enhance market appeal.
• Repositioning consulting – Bringing design, performance and market demand together to deliver measurable ROI.
• Net-zero engineering – Helping assets reach decarbonisation goals, from evaluation to implementation.
• Adaptive reuse – Repurposing legacy spaces without losing their identity.
• Public space activation – Turning shared areas into vibrant community and tenant experiences.

How we do it

• Holistic transformation – Improving how buildings work, feel and perform, with sustainability and human experience at the core.
• Adaptive reuse – Converting underused properties into vibrant, purposeful destinations where people thrive.
• Strategic value creation – Smarter layouts, better amenities and efficient operations.

Success stories

• Dyson HQ, Singapore – Power station to HQ with a 30% increase in asset value.
• 450 West 15th, New York – Heritage warehouse to ILFI Zero Carbon creative hub.
• Citibank, New York – Merging heritage with digital innovation.
• Audible, Newark – Arts park activation for community connection.
• 1016 Lake Street, Chicago – Building systems account for 30% carbon + energy reduction vs. typical construction.
• Confidential client, Philippines – Holistic architecture and passive design strategies deliver a best-in-class workplace.

To truly adapt existing buildings, we need to rethink how they can better serve people today. We blend fresh perspective with technical excellence to reposition properties in ways that restore purpose and renew their role in the community. With decades of global experience, an end-to-end approach and a deep sense of responsibility, we future-proof assets to deliver lasting value for people, communities and the planet.