Loreana Padron will give a Paula G. Manship Endowed Lecture titled “What if the most important building you design already exists? – Architecture, Retrofit and the future of existing buildings” to the College of Art & Design on Monday, November 2 in 103 Julian T. White Hall.

Loreana Padron is a Venezuelan-born, UK-based chartered architect and sustainability specialist with nearly two decades of experience in sustainable design, building retrofit and decarbonisation.

Her work spans sustainable architecture, retrofit, Passivhaus design, building performance and decarbonisation strategies. She is particularly interested in how existing buildings can be adapted, repurposed and reimagined to extend their useful lives, reduce environmental impact and create healthier, more resilient places for people.

Loreana has held senior sustainability leadership roles in architectural practice and consultancy, contributed to industry guidance and professional education on retrofit, and served as a juror for a range of architectural and engineering awards. She contributed to the LETI Climate Emergency Retrofit Guide and is a Life Fellow of the Retrofit Academy.

Through her work, Loreana champions a holistic approach to architecture that recognises the environmental, cultural and social value of existing buildings, exploring how thoughtful reuse and transformation can support a more circular and resilient built environment.