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Tangible RemnantsAuthor: Nakita Reed // Gbl Media
The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has valuefrom its materials to its historyand every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future. Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present. On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration. From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If youre ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Design Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Ruins to Revival: The Packing House Project
Episode 79
Monday, 6 October, 2025
Today's episode is all about the Packing House in Cambridge, MD. From the owner's side I'm joined by Bill Strever, CEO of Cross Street Partners and Margaret Northfleet-Neff, development partner at Cross Street Partners. From the Quinn Evans design team I'm joined by Ethan Marchant, a principal who served as the lead architect on the project.They share their experiences and insights on this remarkable project. The Packing House was once part of a cannery empire, and now it's a hub for innovation and sustainability. If you've been curious how a building can be programmed to be a catalyst for change, fostering new opportunities and revitalizing the local economy, this episode is for you. Links:Packing House website MERGE website Before and after photos Quinn Evans Historic Tax Credit Guide Packing House project page - Quinn EvansTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Ethan Marchant, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Quinn EvansEthan is skilled in the creation and development of clever, contemporary and powerful designs that engage people. He is adept in repurposing architectural artifacts to create memorable spaces, and promoting the brand identity of tenants and building owners through artful design. He has designed many notable educational, cultural, and commercial projects, including modernizations and new structures that reflect a strong appreciation for local heritage and community context. Ethan’s projects are characterized by a simple and minimalist elegance in design, incorporating fresh ideas and inventive solutions.Bill Struever, Principal / Partner / CEO - Cross Street PartnersBill Struever is a visionary real estate pioneer who has spent his entire career finding creative ways to re-imagine urban properties. He has extensive experience in developing and evaluating real estate transactions and ROI economics, preparing and evaluating financial proforma, public-private partnerships, and funding and investment strategies. At Cross Street Partners, Mr. Struever is responsible for the company’s new business pipeline for real estate development and tax credit consulting services, sustainable construction practices, and strengthening public/private relationships. In 1974, Mr. Struever founded a company that would become Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse (SBER). The nationally-acclaimed development, construction and property management company’s...
