Season 1, Episode 4: Hiroo Mori, Director and Executive Vice President of Mori Building Co., Ltd.
In a conversation with Hiroo Mori, we hear how being a budding young tennis champion influenced his first steps into the industry. Mori-san takes us on a deep-dive into the projects he built during the urban development period in Japan. Mori-san was behind the foundational success of Roppongi Hills, one of Japan’s largest integrated property developments and a fantastic example of mixed-use creation of higher density which took 17 years to complete. Hear how the city of New York provided inspiration for this development and why Roppongi Hills became his favorite project.
Mori-san shares his three priority missions when it comes to urban design: Safety and security; green environment and art and culture. His quality-driven developments have paved the way for other projects in neighboring countries and cities such as China, Shanghai, and more. What are the biggest changes that we will face, according to Mori-san? Technological development will have an even bigger impact on our lives. Though with the issue of climate change within the industry, Mori-san believes there is scope for positive impact on the future of development.
Episode Summary: In a conversation with Hiroo Mori, we hear how being a budding young tennis champion influenced his first steps into the industry. Mori-san takes us on a deep-dive into the projects he built during the urban development period in Japan. Mori-san was behind the foundational success of Roppongi Hills, one of Japan’s largest integrated property developments and a fantastic example of mixed-use creation of higher density which took 17 years to complete. Hear how the city of New York provided inspiration for this development and why Roppongi Hills became his favorite project.
Mori-san shares his three priority missions when it comes to urban design: Safety and security; green environment and art and culture. His quality-driven developments have paved the way for other projects in neighboring countries and cities such as China, Shanghai, and more. What are the biggest changes that we will face, according to Mori-san? Technological development will have an even bigger impact on our lives. Though with the issue of climate change within the industry, Mori-san believes there is scope for positive impact on the future of development.
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Season 1, Episode 3: Benjamin Cha, Chief Executive of Grosvenor Group Asia Pacific
Benjamin Cha reflects on growing up in the US and Hong Kong, and how travelling around many vibrant and dynamic cities influenced his interest in urban environments.
Season 1, Episode 2: Prof Cheong Koon Hean, Chairman, Centre for Liveable Cities
Prof. Cheong takes us on a walk down memory lane. She talks about her inspiration, her many learning curves, and her thoughts for the future of the built environment. And why there is no such thing as a perfect city.
Season 1, Episode 1: Simon Treacy, CEO of Private Equity Real Estate, CapitaLand Investment
With over 23 years of experience in real estate across USA, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, industry luminary Simon drives the growth of assets under management (AUM) and funds under management (FUM) for CapitaLand Investment‘s private equity real estate business.