Insight-Led Consulting by Porter Hospitality
A golf simulator won’t solve your problems. We can. Not every project calls for a full concept-to-operations partnership. Sometimes, what’s needed is clarity around what’s possible, and a team to do the legwork to find out. An extension of our research and insight work, our consulting practice helps owners make informed decisions, so you’ll know […]
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 […]
Setting the Mood: Spring Edition
The sun is rising earlier and setting later. Flowers are blooming, parks are slowly filling up with visitors, and something in the air feels like new beginnings. Springtime must be here. At Porter, we’re busy storing away our cozy hygge essentials to make space for art and decor that embodies the freshness and whimsy of […]
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 […]
Setting the Mood: Winter Edition
One way to warm up winter? Bring on the cozy vibes with unique pieces that will spark joy throughout the colder months. We asked Mia, our Creative Experience Director, to share a peek at her winter mood board. Mia always has her finger on the pulse, so we knew her finds needed a home on […]
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 […]