RE:POSSESSION 2026: From Distressed Asset to Urban Anchor
The Vision
The central business districts (CBDs) of our global cities are at a crossroads. Thousands of mid-tier, Class B and C office buildings—once the heartbeat of the professional world—now sit as “zombie assets”: under-occupied, financially distressed, and architecturally obsolete.
RE:POSSESSION 2026 challenges you to reclaim one such property. We aren’t just looking for a “residential conversion.” We are looking for a regenerative ecosystem—a design and business model that solves the vacancy crisis while addressing the urgent needs of the 2026 urban dweller: climate resilience, social connection, and the “15-minute city” lifestyle.