Real Estate Capital

Diane Hoskins, Gensler’s Global Co-Chair, discusses the value of collaboration and why design can be the most powerful tool for shaping a better future. Diane Hoskins, Global Co-Chair of global design firm Gensler, shares insights from leading a team of over 6,000 professionals across 53 offices worldwide—and why she believes intentional, collaborative design can be the most powerful tool for shaping a better future. Diane shares Gensler’s research on how vibrant, adaptable cities can strengthen economic performance, attract investment, and improve quality of life. In her current leadership role at Gensler and her former role leading Urban Land Institute (ULI), Diane emphasizes that excellent urban solutions are never the work of one individual.  [23:10] “We value collaboration and we call it this “one firm-firm” mindset, which is really the team has to win, not just you. . .   For us, it’s about the team winning, not just the individual. It shows up loudly.” Diane reflects on how the pandemic accelerated changes already underway in the workplace and urban environments. She explains how forward-thinking companies are reimagining offices not as places of obligation, but as destinations that foster culture, creativity, and human connection. [01:03:43] “The value [of design] is in creating places where people can connect with each other. . . this idea of single purpose zoning, single purpose buildings, feels less and less like what people are looking for—and value follows people and their experience.” Whether you’re an investor, developer, or city leader, Diane’s perspective offers a roadmap for building spaces and communities that matter to people and the lives they want to live. Links Diane Hoskins | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Gensler ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Art’s Principles⁠ by Art Gensler ⁠Design for a Radically Changing World⁠ by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen Urban Land Institute’s ⁠Website⁠

Nancy Lashine recaps standout moments so far this year from Season 3 and previews powerhouse guests shaping the future of Real Estate Capital.

Gunnar Branson, AFIRE’s CEO, explores the evolution of real estate, capital flows, and the power of emotional intelligence.

Devon Olson, former Director of Real Estate at Utah Retirement Systems, shares his successes and lessons learned over his 40-year tenure at Utah Retirement Systems.

Brad Briner, State Treasurer of North Carolina, discusses investment leadership, public finance reform, and real estate strategy in the public sector.

Sara Queen, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Equity at MetLife Investment Management, dives into leadership and value creation.

Keith Breslauer, founder and managing partner at Patron Capital, shares how he built one of Europe’s leading real estate firms from the ground up.

Greg Lauze, Managing Partner at NorthBridge Partners, discusses the evolving opportunity set in industrial real estate and the growth of NorthBridge as an institutional manager.

Dennis Lopez, CEO of QuadReal Property Group, discusses platform investing and Quadreal's broader investment strategy

Anthony Frammartino, CEO and Chairman of The Townsend Group, discusses Townsend’s role in the real estate investment management ecosystem and themes investors should be targeting in 2025.