Principal Catherine Selby was a featured speaker on a panel that delved into the burgeoning trend of Office-to-Resi conversions in NYC. The insightful session explored the design opportunities and challenges that arise from transforming outdated office spaces into modern residential units. Panelists included Christopher Okada (Okada & Company), James Nelson (Adison Young) and the discussion was moderated by Gerry Rothbart (Porcelanosa). Catherine discussed innovative solutions that maximize natural light, optimize floor plans, and incorporate sustainable materials to create desirable living environments.
The conversation also addressed the regulatory challenges that often accompany such conversions, including zoning and building code – as well as added complexities when converting to affordable housing. Catherine and her fellow panelists challenged the audience to bring their creativity and knowledge of NYC real estate to the complexities of adaptive reuse projects to push for these conversions to alleviate the city’s housing shortage while revitalizing neighborhoods.
