
Welcome to Design Café
Welcome to Design Café
Brought to you by
COFCO a Henricksen Company
Powered by Allsteel and Kimball International



Connections Over Creativity
Our mission is to connect, educate, and nurture the Design Community in every way. Design Café is a free quarterly program that opens its doors, for 2 hours of A-List programming, networking, drinks, and fun.


Come and Join us at our
Experience Center
COFCO Experience
Center
Address: Three Parkway, 1601 Cherry St 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Garage Parking: 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Upcoming Events
If you are a member of the Greater Philadelphia area Design Community this is a “not to miss” event held every quarter. You will learn about new Design Trends, innovative concepts, and workplace strategy from leading experts in the field during an hour-long discussion. You will have an opportunity to network with your peers in a relaxed, and inclusive environment. And have drinks and light snacks with the entire design community.
Sustainable 2030 Panel Line-Up
Meet the panelist for our Sustainable 2030 Event happening on actober 8th

Madison Gentry
Sales Enablement Manager for Architectural Products at Allsteel
About
Madison is a dedicated advocate for sustainable workplace design at Allsteel, collaborating with architects, designers, and clients to meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance or style. By promoting circular design, material transparency, and carbon-conscious products, she helps organizations create functional, beautiful spaces that benefit both people and the planet, infusing discussions with energy and optimism for sustainable innovation.
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Lisa Brunie-Mcdermott
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, HNI
About
Experienced ESG strategist and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at HNI Corporation, she integrates ESG principles into operations, achieving a 64% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Under her leadership, HNI won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Project Award for energy-saving innovations and earned Declare Label certifications for product sustainability.

Kristen Suzda
Senior Manager, Outreach and Development, Re:Vision Architecture
About
Kristen is an experienced architect with over twenty years in institutional, commercial, and nonprofit projects. She specializes in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable building practices. Certified in Building Enclosure Commissioning, she focuses on historic and passive house envelopes. As a Philadelphia City Committeeperson, she supports Green Building United and Living Future, while leading Outreach + Development at Re:Vision to share the firm’s stories and seek impactful opportunities.

Antonio Martinez-Molina
Associate Professor, Drexel University
About
Drexel University professor and an internationally recognized expert in sustainable architecture and building performance. As a leader in energy-efficient design, he combines academic insight with practical innovation to shape greener, smarter built environments. Antonio frequently collaborates on global initiatives and shares his research at leading industry forums.
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Shawn Hesse
VP, Sustainability Advisory, JLL
About
Shawn is a senior leader in JLL North America's Sustainability consulting team, focusing on manufacturing, industrial, logistics, and data center clients. With over 20 years of experience, he develops sustainability targets and strategies, covering areas like green leasing, decarbonization planning, and climate risk analysis for global clients across 200 million square feet. Based in Philadelphia, he lives with his partner Laur and their daughters, Ella and Ivy, in a fully-electrified 1905 townhouse.