CoreNet Global

Corporate real estate isn’t just about portfolios and performance, sometimes it’s about buildings that make you stop and say… wait, that’s an office? We’re spotlighting a few captivating headquarters from Architectural Digest and what makes them stand out:

• Apple (Cupertino) – A massive glass ring powered entirely by renewable energy, designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors

• BMW (Munich) – A 1970s engineering flex, this headquarters literally hangs from a steel structure and is shaped like a four-cylinder engine

• Fendi (Rome) – A historic landmark turned fashion headquarters, blending modern luxury into a monumental Roman structure

• LEGO (Billund) – A stacked “brick” design with a bright yellow staircase and a full-on People House for employees and their families

• Tencent (Shenzhen) – A vertical campus with sky bridges that connect teams through shared spaces like a running track and library

These spaces aren’t just mesmerizing to look at; they show how design can reflect cultures, inspire connections, and bring ideas to life.

Check out the full list here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/worlds-coolest-headquarters

How are organizations actually delivering corporate real estate services today?

In our latest survey with EY, we’re exploring how corporate real estate (CRE) and facilities management teams are structuring their operations, balancing insourcing and outsourcing, and adapting to growing portfolio complexity.

From service delivery models to the role of AI, this research is designed to capture how strategies are shifting across the industry.

The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your perspective and help shape the research.

Take the survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKMKLLP

Early bird pricing for the 2026 CoreNet Global North America Summit ends July 15.

Join us October 26–28 in Chicago as corporate real estate (CRE) leaders come together to navigate evolving workplace expectations, economic shifts, and increasing portfolio complexity.

This year’s program is designed to move beyond reacting to disruption and toward leading with clarity and strategy.

Register now to secure early bird pricing and plan your Summit experience.

https://www.corenetglobal.org/attend-summits-events/2026-corenet-global---north-america-summit