Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real Estate

How can we future-proof real estate investments in an era of uncertainty?Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real Estate is the podcast for investors, landlords, and occupiers adapting to the shifting demands of the commercial real estate market. As new work models and evolving lifestyles challenge traditional approaches, each episode explores strategies to minimize risk, drive sustainable growth, and design places that are thriving and resilient.Hosted by workplace visionary Despina Katsikakis, the podcast brings together insights from industry innovators to ensure your investments stand the test of time—financially, environmentally, and socially.

Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real Estate is a business podcast hosted by Despina Katsikakis, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Despina Katsikakis hosts Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real Estate, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Enduring Legacy of DEGW – with Professor John Worthington and Dr Hiral Patel

  Apr 6, 202630 minS0

  <p>How have the foundational ideas of workplace design shaped the way we think about work today?<br> <br>In this episode, Despina Katsikakis is joined by Professor John Worthington, co-founder of DEGW, and Dr. Hiral Patel, curator of the DEGW Living Archive, to reflect on the principles that redefined the relationship between organizations, technology, and place.</p><p>From smart buildings and flexible work to experience-led design and integrative briefing, they explore how DEGW’s thinking moved beyond efficiency to focus on intentionality, adaptability, and meaningful work—lessons that remain highly relevant in today’s evolving workplace landscape.</p><p>DEGW...

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  Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real Estate

  The Enduring Legacy of DEGW – with Professor John Worthington and Dr Hiral Patel

  Apr 6, 202630 min

  How have the foundational ideas of workplace design shaped the way we think about work today? In this episode, Despina Katsikakis is joined by Professor John Worthington, co-founder of DEGW, and Dr. Hiral Patel, curator of the DEGW Living Archive, to reflect on the principles that redefined the relationship between organizations, technology, and place. From smart buildings and flexible work to experience-led design and integrative briefing, they explore how DEGW’s thinking moved beyond efficiency to focus on intentionality, adaptability, and meaningful work—lessons that remain highly relevant in today’s evolving workplace landscape. DEGW Archive: https://collections.reading.ac.uk/special-collections/collections/degw-archive/ Episode Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com

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  Episode #9

  Inside Meta’s Evolving Real Estate Strategy - with Rob Cookson of Meta

  Oct 22, 202528 minS0

  <p>What does the future of work look like inside one of the world’s most forward-thinking companies?<br> <br>In this episode, Despina Katsikakis speaks with Rob Cookson, Vice President Global Real Estate and Facilities at Meta, about how the tech giant is redefining the value and purpose of place. Rob shares how Meta is moving from mandates to magnetism—creating workplaces people choose to come to—by creating more intentional, adaptive, and human-centered environments.</p><p>Episode Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com</p>

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  Inside Meta’s Evolving Real Estate Strategy - with Rob Cookson of Meta

  Oct 22, 202528 min

  What does the future of work look like inside one of the world’s most forward-thinking companies? In this episode, Despina Katsikakis speaks with Rob Cookson, Vice President Global Real Estate and Facilities at Meta, about how the tech giant is redefining the value and purpose of place. Rob shares how Meta is moving from mandates to magnetism—creating workplaces people choose to come to—by creating more intentional, adaptive, and human-centered environments. Episode Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com

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  Episode #8

  Balancing Legacy with Flexibility – with Vivienne Grafton of the Bank of England

  May 31, 202527 minS0

  <p>What does it take to transform one of the world’s iconic financial institutions into a workplace fit for the future?</p><p>In this episode of Purpose of Place, Despina Katsikakis speaks with Vivienne Grafton, Managing Director, Operations & Transformation including Property, Procurement & Corporate Services, at the Bank of England. Drawing on her extensive leadership experience at HSBC and Barclays, Vivienne shares how she is helping the Bank of England evolve its estate—balancing legacy and symbolism with flexibility, sustainability, and meeting the expectations of a modern workforce.</p><p>Vivienne discusses the Bank’s approach to placemaking, experience-led design...

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