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Placemaking with Purpose: How PADZZLE Transforms Spaces into Destination

 

For PADZZLE, placemaking isn’t just a buzzword — it’s our mission. We were honored to be the very first guest on Coffee Convos with Kelsi Cory, where our founder, Anna Domingo, shared how we approach real estate with a unique blend of purpose, people, and profit.

“Placemaking, in our case, we do placemaking with purpose. This is pretty much our trademark,” Anna explained. “Our mantra is to provide purpose, profit, people-centered.”


Interview link here: https://youtu.be/yVD_KeA5Qds?t=104

Whether we’re breathing new life into an existing building through adaptive reuse or conceptualizing a brand-new mixed-use development from scratch, our goal is always the same: to create spaces that foster connection, belonging, and joy.

PADZZLE collaborates with developers, architects, and communities to transform spaces into places people truly love. From vibrant public plazas to reimagined commercial corridors, our projects are rooted in both local identity and global insight.

With work spanning the USA, Panama, and the Middle East, we bring a wide perspective to each project, but always with a deep respect for the community we’re designing for.

In a world full of generic developments, PADZZLE stands out by doing things with intention. Because for us, placemaking isn’t about filling space — it’s about creating meaning.

Learn more about Anna's approach at padzzle.com.

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