Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate Value
This is Bricks & More, the podcast dedicated to reimagining what real estate value truly means. How it is generated, unlocked, unleashed and calculated.
Hosted by Adrian Strittmatter, CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specialising in destinations, real estate and the hospitality sector. Adrian and his team have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations in over 35 countries.
Each week, we'll be bringing you a conversation with top industry leaders challenging outdated and limiting notions of what generates real estate value.
So if you're passionate about making real estate more valuable for more people, look no further.
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate Value
MARC FAUCHILLE: Mastering Europe’s Mixed-Use & Office Future | The New Market Benchmark
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The Future of European Real Estate: ESG, Mixed-Use Growth, Flight to Quality & the New Office Standard
In this Paris special of Bricks & More, host Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Marc Fauchille, a senior executive at LaSalle Investment Management, to explore the rapidly evolving European real estate landscape and what it takes to create value in today’s market.
Marc emphasises that traditional value drivers (location, quality) are insufficient. Adaptability, sustainability, and tenant experience now shape European investment and development. Post-COVID, occupier expectations shifted permanently, increasing demand for flexible workspaces, strong ESG performance, and digitally enabled buildings. The discussion also focuses on the ongoing "flight to quality," where investors and tenants prioritise best-in-class assets in core European cities like Paris.
Adrian and Marc also explore:
- Why adaptability and tenant experience now matter as much as location
- The long-term impact of hybrid work on office design and demand
- How ESG has become a core requirement for attracting capital and occupiers
- The rise of mixed-use developments blending office, retail, and residential space
- Why prime European cities continue to outperform secondary markets
- How digital infrastructure is reshaping expectations of modern buildings
Marc grounds these themes with a detailed case study: Bergère Paris, a LaSalle Investment Management refurbishment. He details how the project combined heritage architecture with modern sustainability, smart systems, wellness amenities, and flexible offices to create a future-ready Paris workspace. This acts as an example of repositioning existing assets over new development, demonstrating how thoughtful redevelopment unlocks long-term value and attracts high-quality tenants.
Throughout the episode, Adrian and Marc reflect on what these shifts mean for investors, developers, and occupiers navigating an increasingly complex market. Tune in to discover a clear view of how European real estate is being reshaped by ESG, technology, and changing workplace expectations and what it takes to stay ahead.
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