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Corcoran Horizon Design Dialogues: A New Conversation in Architecture and Design

February 14, 2025, 4:32 pm

Group Photo from Corcoran Horizon Design Dialogue and Audax

The Inaugural Corcoran Horizon Design Dialogues Event

At NKPR, we are fortunate to collaborate with client partners who go beyond selling products or services—they help shape culture, tell purposeful stories, and trust us to bring bold visions to life. Recently, we had the privilege of uniting two like-minded clients, Corcoran Horizon and Audax Architecture, to launch the Corcoran Horizon Design Dialogues Series. This inspiring initiative is designed to elevate the voices of builders, designers, and architects who are redefining how we inhabit and experience the spaces around us.

Human Architecture: A Conversation on Timeless Design

The inaugural event in the series, held at Corcoran Horizon’s stunning new Yorkville office, featured an engaging discussion on the concept of Human Architecture. The conversation was led by Adrienne Lake of Corcoran Horizon and Gianpiero Pugliese of Audax Architecture, whose philosophy centers on designing spaces that stand the test of time. Gianpiero’s approach blends timeless design principles with modern innovation, focusing on human-scaled architecture that fosters a deeper connection between people and their environment.

Through this thought-provoking dialogue, a curated group of real estate professionals, designers, and architecture enthusiasts explored the art of placemaking and the power of creating human-centric spaces. From integrating community values into design to ensuring buildings evoke a sense of belonging, the discussion highlighted how intentional architecture can influence how we live and interact with our surroundings.

Elevating the Real Estate and Design Industry

Events like the Corcoran Design Dialogue are a testament to NKPR’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships and fostering industry collaboration. By connecting value-aligned clients, we create opportunities to generate impactful awareness, expand industry insights, and celebrate bold ideas that resonate.

The design and real estate industries thrive on innovation and storytelling, and this event served as a powerful platform to highlight the intersection of these fields. Attendees left inspired by the potential of human-centric architecture to reshape the way we live, work, and build communities.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning of the Corcoran Design Dialogue Series. As these conversations continue to unfold, NKPR remains dedicated to amplifying bold visions, championing meaningful design, and opening space for dialogue that sparks lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

  • Human Architecture: Designing spaces with timeless principles that prioritize human-scale and emotional connection.
  • Placemaking: The art of creating spaces that foster a sense of community and belonging.
  • Industry Collaboration: Building partnerships between value-aligned clients to drive meaningful awareness and innovation.

We’re excited to see how the Corcoran Design Dialogue Series will continue to inspire the real estate, design, and architecture industries, shaping the spaces we inhabit and the experiences they create.

Interested in joining the conversation? Follow NKPR and NatashaNKPR for updates on upcoming Design Dialogues events.