Lights, Camera, Action: Sean Lahijani’s Journey from Sound Stage Architecture to CRE Developer

SF Commercial Property Conversations

From designing soundstages to developing commercial real estate, Sean Lahijani has seen it all. In this episode, Sean shares his journey from studying architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to working on high-profile projects like Circa in downtown LA and transforming retail spaces for Sears Growth Properties. But it was his work in soundstage development that truly expanded his perspective on the intersection of real estate and entertainment.

Bruce and Sean dive into the world of film production facilities, discussing the cutting-edge technology behind soundstages, including LED walls and extended reality (XR) environments. Sean also talks about the challenges and rewards of starting his own firm, Anomaly Development Company, and how he’s growing his business through word of mouth, social media, and strong client relationships.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Sean transitioned from architecture to commercial real estate development
• The role of soundstages in modern film production and the impact of new technology
• The challenges of launching a new real estate development firm
• Why commercial real estate is slow to adopt technology but is starting to catch up

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