Development

The conversion of land to completed and occupied buildings is a complex undertaking, requiring in-depth knowledge of the development process from evaluation of the initial concept through the detailed design, planning, governmental approval processes and construction management, to the commissioning of the project for eventual occupation.

Insignia Brooke is a specialist in this field and provides these services through identification and evaluation of development opportunities, feasibility studies, cash flow analysis, land use analysis, ground lease modification, governmental negotiations, preparation of development briefs, programming, and design & layout review. Clients include corporations, developers, and government agencies throughout Asia.

Case Studies and Examples:

Name of Project: All Seasons Place
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Size: 3,800,000 square feet
Services Provided: Appointed to advise on all aspects of the redevelopment of the site including an extensive review of all development options, preparation of a design specification and performance specification, funding alternatives and formulating master plan proposals incorporating all relevant planning and environmental considerations.
Value Added: Provided client with all the front end development & financing advice required to develop the most effective project

Client: Canadian Government
Location: Seoul, Korea
Size: 15,500 square feet
Services Provided: Appointed to advise on the acquisition of the site and the development of an Embassy. Services included: market research for land, review of development options with supporting feasibility studies, and project management of the finalized design
Value Added: Provided client with one stop service from the site selection phase to the commissioning of the building for occupancy.

Client: Outboard Marine Corporation Asia Ltd.
Location: Hong Kong
Size: 1,300,000 square feet
Services Provided: Appointed to assess the development options of their existing Asian Headquarters to maximize the value and utilization of their site. Advised on all aspects of the redevelopment, including land premium negotiations and the preparation of viability studies to establish the optimum mix of development for the site.
Value Added: Maximized the value of an underutilized balance sheet asset