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Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate Value

Adrian Strittmatter

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 29

This is Bricks & More, the podcast dedicated to reimagining what real estate value truly means. How it is generated, unlocked, unleashed and calculated.

Hosted by Adrian Strittmatter, CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specialising in destinations, real estate and the hospitality sector. Adrian and his team have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations in over 35 countries.

Each week, we'll be bringing you a conversation with top industry leaders challenging outdated and limiting notions of what generates real estate value.

So if you're passionate about making real estate more valuable for more people, look no further.

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Welcome to Bricks & More: Trailer

Friday, February 21, 2025 • Duration 01:04

Hi, I'm Adrian Strittmatter.

Welcome to Bricks and More. I'm the CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specializing in destinations, real estate, and the hospitality sector since 2008. My team and I have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations across more than 35 countries.

My expertise lies in real estate, brand strategy, and sales and marketing. My drive is all about generating value for real estate assets and destinations, no matter where or what they are.

So if you're passionate about making real estate more valuable for more people. Look, no further.

Welcome to Bricks and More.

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Crafting Destinations and Brands for Commercial success and Lasting Value with Emma Collings

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 52:50

In this insight-packed episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Emma Collings – Group Head of Marketing at British Land – to explore how brand and marketing can transform bricks and mortar into living, breathing destinations.

With a career spanning retail, real estate, finance, and social enterprise, Emma brings a rare cross-sector perspective on creating places people remember, choose, and return to.

She explains why understanding people’s shifting behaviours – whether they’re a B2B decision-maker or a lunchtime shopper – is at the heart of long-term asset value.

Key talking points:

🎯 How cross-sector experience fuels fresh thinking in real estate marketing

🤝 Why every stakeholder touchpoint – from planning to activation – shapes brand equity

🏙️ The role of “campus thinking” in meeting multiple needs throughout the day

📈 Why proving marketing’s impact in B2B is hard – and how to make the case

🕰️ How legacy and longevity give real estate marketing a unique responsibility

If you think brand and marketing in real estate is just about selling space, Emma will make you see it as a powerful engine for lasting value.

Emma’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-collings-54910021/
British Land: https://www.britishland.com/

Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstrittmatter
Saentys: https://saentys.com/

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Season 2 is coming!

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 00:29

Bricks & More is back for Season 2!

This season, Adrian Strittmatter is bringing you even more – more guests, more insights, more discoveries across more locations – all focused on one thing: creating more value for more people.

If you’re passionate about building places that truly perform, you won’t want to miss what’s coming. New episodes drop very soon – so get ready to unlock real estate value, one conversation at a time.

And if you haven't caught up on season 1 – do it now before season 2 kicks off!

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Turning assets into priceless canvases and unique destinations

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 52:29

In this episode of Bricks & More, host Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Calum Hall, founder of Creative Debuts, to explore the evolving role of art in real estate.

From office spaces to retail environments, Calum shares how art isn’t just an aesthetic addition—it’s a powerful tool for placemaking, community engagement, and even financial value creation.

They discuss:

✅ The impact of art on tenant experience, brand identity, and footfall

✅ How developers can integrate art throughout a project’s lifecycle – from public consultation to tenant activation

✅ Why embracing local artists can make spaces more inclusive and dynamic

✅ The growing business case for art in commercial real estate

Whether you're a developer, designer, or just passionate about rethinking real estate value, this episode will show the hidden potential of the walls around you.

Calum Hall on LinkedIn
Creative Debuts: http://creativedebuts.co.uk

Adrian Strittmatter on LinkedIn
Saentys: https://saentys.com/

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The unrivalled power of real estate branding and marketing with Achelle Hill

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, March 17, 2025 • Duration 47:38

In the debut episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter welcomes Achelle Hill, Marketing Director Europe at Lendlease, to explore the power of branding and marketing in real estate.

They discuss how marketing is more than just a promotional tool—it’s a fundamental driver of long-term value creation.

Key topics include:

✅ Branding as a value multiplier—how real estate brands shape perception, demand, and long-term success.

✅ Placemaking & storytelling—why marketing should start at the master planning stage, not just at the launch.

✅ Lendlease’s triple bottom line—how financial, social, and environmental value must be balanced for sustainable success.

✅ The power of partnerships—why collaboration is essential for driving engagement and creating destinations.

✅ Lessons from landmark projects—insights from One Sydney Harbour, Smithfield, Euston, and more.

If you think real estate marketing is just about producing marketing tools this episode will change your mind.

Achelle Hill on LinkedIn
Lendlease: https://www.lendlease.com/

Adrian Strittmatter on LinkedIn
Saentys: https://saentys.com/

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Season 1 is a wrap!

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 00:52

Season 1 of Bricks & More is a wrap!

From game-changing insights to bold conversations with industry leaders, this first season has been all about reimagining what real estate value really means.

A huge thank you to our brilliant guests and to everyone who tuned in, subscribed, shared, and joined the conversation.

Season 2 kicks off in September – so if you haven’t listened to every episode yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up and get ready for what’s next.

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Deploy Tech & Fund the Operator to Supercharge Your Assets with Rebekah Tobias

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, July 14, 2025 • Duration 49:51

In this bold and forward-looking episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Rebekah Tobias – co-founder of Propela Ventures and a veteran of capital markets, venture capital, and operational real estate – to explore what makes a real estate platform investable in 2025 and beyond.

With institutional capital ready to deploy billions, the real question is: who’s building the scalable, tech-enabled, operations-first platforms that will attract it?

Rebekah shares lessons from the frontline – from self-storage to student housing – and explains why real estate’s next cycle of growth will be defined not by assets, but by operators bold enough to think differently.

Key talking points:

🚀 Why operational and tech-led models are essential to unlocking real estate value today

💡 What early-stage investors look for in founders – and why alignment beats experience

🏗️ How Propela Ventures backs new operators building platforms from the ground up

🌍 Where Europe's most investable real estate opportunities are emerging – and why

📈 Why scalability is the key to institutional funding (and how to achieve it)

🔥 Why now is the perfect moment to build – even in a market full of uncertainty

If you’re building (or backing) the next generation of real estate platforms – or wondering how to make your assets more investable – this conversation is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

Rebekah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-tobias-2187b66

Propela Ventures: www.propelaventures.com

Rethinking Risk: The Value-Add Strategy Rooted in Discipline with Charles Tarriere

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 41:21

In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian is joined by Charles Tarriere — investor, strategist, and co-founder of Evonite — to explore how value is created in today’s real estate market when risk is high, data is scarce, and cycles move fast.

Charles shares how Evonite’s independent, risk-based investment model challenges the status quo, and why understanding tenants, embracing simplicity, and sticking to core fundamentals are more important than ever.

Whether you’re navigating stranded assets, rethinking retail, or eyeing overlooked offices — this episode will sharpen your view of what makes a resilient portfolio.

Key talking points:

📉 Why over-consolidation in fund management is narrowing investor choice — and how Evonite offers an alternative

🏢 Why the most underrated asset class right now might just be… offices

🧠 How real tenant insight (not just data) drives smarter investments

🧱 Why “simple” buildings outperform in a fast-changing market

🎯 Why being disciplined about exits is key to long-term returns

If you believe value-add should mean more than a buzzword — this episode is essential listening.

Charles’ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/charles-nicolas-tarriere-6243412/

Evonite: https://evonite.eu/

Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstrittmatter

Saentys: https://saentys.com/

Building Value That Lasts: The Four Seasons Way with James Price

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, June 16, 2025 • Duration 50:03

In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by James Price – Senior Vice President Residential at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – to unpack what it really takes to deliver long-term value in branded real estate.

Branded residences aren’t just about prestige. They’re about performance, property management, and experience – every day, year after year. With two decades of international development experience, James shares what makes Four Seasons’ approach distinctive – and why simply sticking a logo on a building won’t cut it.

This is a masterclass in how real estate value gets built – from feasibility to finish, from floor plans to feeling at home.

Key talking points:

🏗️ Why great branded residences begin with rigorous design and legal groundwork

📍 How location, architecture, and community combine to create lasting value

🛠️ The Four Seasons difference: in-house management, not third-party outsourcing

📈 Why scale matters — and how it shapes service, cost, and resale potential

👥 How community, people, and hospitality drive value far beyond aesthetics

If you think branded residences are just about name recognition, this episode will change the way you understand what delivers true long-term value – for developers, investors, and owners alike.

James’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespricefs/

Four Seasons Residences: https://www.fourseasons.com/residences/

Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstrittmatter

The formula for driving office value with Louise Ioannou

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 42:15

In this insightful episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Louise Ioannou — Head of Workspace at HB Reavis UK — to explore what truly makes a modern office irresistible in 2025 and beyond.

Drawing on her journey from branding to leasing, Louise shares how HB Reavis has reimagined office space as a holistic product: one shaped by hospitality, sustainability, flexibility, and community.

For Louise, the office is no longer just a place to work — it's a value-driven ecosystem designed to support business objectives, attract talent, and foster belonging.

Key talking points:

🏢 Why wellness, flexibility, and hospitality are now baseline expectations — not extras

📈 The commercial case for retention over churn in both traditional and flex leases

🌱 How sustainability and community engagement are redefining real estate value

🧩 Why cross-functional teams are key to delivering spaces people truly want

📊 Why “knowing your customer” is just as vital in commercial real estate as in consumer brands

If you're wondering what it really takes to create future-proof, in-demand office destinations — this episode has answers.

Louise’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-ioannou/

HB Reavis: https://hbreavis.com/uk/

Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstrittmatter

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