Andrew Werner Discusses Adaptive Reuse at Commercial Observer’s 2026 State of Office Forum

The KPF Director will share his expertise in the panel discussion “Reposition, Repurpose, or Redevelop: Recalibrating Portfolios to Unlock Value.”

Andrew will discuss the future of New York City’s office landscape where the gap between high-performing and underperforming office assets continues to widen, and owners are making critical decisions about where—and whether—to invest. From major capital improvements and amenity upgrades, to full repositionings and adaptive reuse, designers play a critical role in shaping new strategies to maximize value and ensure owners’ portfolios remain competitive.

He will be joined by Kevin Hoo, Managing Partner at COVE Property Group; Keith Fordsman, Senior Project Executive at Gilbane Building; Keith DeCoster, Vice President of Market Data & Policy at the Real Estate Board of New York; and Brian Steinwurtzel, CEO & Principal at GFP Development.