In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Jared White, Managing Director at Quadrum Global, to unpack what it really takes to develop trophy real estate in a post-2020 world, from ESG-certified London offices to price-breaking Brooklyn condos.
Jared brings a rare blend of legal acumen, financial sophistication, and hands-on development experience honed over more than a decade at Quadrum. Together, he and Gordon explore what sets successful real estate apart in an increasingly bifurcated market, where Class A assets break records while B and C properties struggle for relevance.
They dig into the behind-the-scenes story of 11 Belgrave in London, a WELL and LEED-certified office project that pushed the limits of ESG-driven design—and won accolades (and leases) for it. Then they dive into The Huron, Quadrum’s twin-tower waterfront condo project in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which has already broken three sales records while offering 30,000 sq ft of amenities, whisper-quiet HVAC systems, and a ship-inspired design paying homage to the neighborhood’s industrial past.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
- Why ESG works—but only if tenants pay a premium
- The evolution of Greenpoint and land banking strategy in NYC
- How design intuition, not just ROI models, drove the Huron’s layout
- The role of fresh air, silence, and operable windows in elevating Class A assets
- Why residential and office buildings are increasingly run like hotels
- Quiet HVAC, oversized amenities, and the “Ferrari” problem of slow lease-ups
- Advice for young real estate professionals: say yes, show up, and keep your integrity
💬 Jared also shares his favorite books—including The Power Broker and The Death and Life of Great American Cities—and names three real estate attorneys he trusts when it's time to step into the ring.
📧 Want to get in touch with Jared? You can reach him at jwhite@quadrumglobal.com
🔗 Learn more about Jared: https://www.quadrumglobal.com/who-we-are/our-people/acquisitions/jared-white
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