Porter Hospitality — Activating Amenities
“Everyone is bemoaning how dead central business districts are. And that’s going to continue if we don’t do something different.” Porter Hospitality enables developers and building owners to do just that—to do things differently. We asked our co-founders, Kyle Haakenson and Kathleen Selke, to introduce Porter Hospitality, an expert-powered program dedicated to activating amenities in […]
Celebrating The Past And Embracing The Future At Milan Design Week
Designers, makers, and art lovers came together at Milan Design Week 2024 to marvel at the history and get a first look at what’s coming next. We immersed ourselves in this rich experience, taking notes not only on the physical beauty of the pieces but also on their impact. Milan is a place where the […]
Finding Maker Magic in Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala. Surrounded by three large volcanoes—the proud Volcan de Agua to the south, Acatenango and Volcan de Fuego to the west—Antigua is nestled into a land of pressure and release. A city whose resilience is woven into the very threads of its people. The ancient Mayans, Spanish conquistadors, colonizers, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods […]
Your products are talking to you—listen up
At Porter, we know that a couch isn’t just a couch—the furniture we choose becomes something personal to the people who use it every day. We sat down with Mia, our Creative Experience Director, and Bethany, our Creative Director of Decor and Retail, to learn how they revitalize spaces with a mindful curation process that […]
Design not landing? Bring in the neurologist.
NBBJ did the research: a delight-driven space improves brain optimization and more. When determining the value of a space, decision-makers have traditionally examined the potential through a quantitative lens that focuses solely on metrics like cost per square foot, cost per person, and so on. That data is important; however, new research shows that to […]
The amenities arms race in corporate real estate
If you’re a real estate professional, it’s likely that you’ve spent much of 2023 brainstorming how to help improve occupancy rates in the current climate. From interest rate recovery, to dips in multifamily home ownership, to single-use buildings that are still recovering from the COVID effect, there are certainly more than a few hills to […]
How hospitality helps you attract tenants to your buildings
The latest CBRE data shows us that we are not out of the woods yet in terms of office vacancy rates and rent pressures. However, amid these challenges, we’re seeing a shift in how commercial developers consider their properties and how they can attract tenants. Single-use spaces are going extinct We work with organizations across […]
Attract and Retain Talent: Top 5 Attributes of a Thriving Workplace
Return-to-work mandates are a hot topic in corporate America and have become a big factor in the talent recruitment and retention conversation. The solution will look different for every organization—and while we wish it were one size fits all—it must be tailored to fit the unique needs of every company. But there’s no doubt employees […]
A closer look at On the Rise
Building a pipeline into the real estate industry. At Porter, we are committed to taking actionable steps toward changing the real estate industry for the better—ultimately creating an experience that is diverse and accessible to all. One of the biggest challenges we want to dismantle is the incredibly high barrier to entry into this industry. […]
Doing the Work: Initiatives That Lead to Inclusivity
This month, we were thrilled to receive the 2023 FOCUS Diversity National Award at GATHER 2023—The National Conference by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). It was an honor to be recognized for the work we’ve done at The Shop and through our social-impact programs. However, we were also grateful to have an opportunity […]