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Three Office Design Predictions for 2024, According to Gensler’s Design Forecast
Gensler Principal Natalie Engels explained why companies are focusing more on the well-being of the teams and individuals and detailed Gensler’s recent project work across industries.
December 19, 2023
How To Rethink What the Office Can Be in 2024
Fast Company featured Gensler’s efforts to beta test the design of workplaces such as NI’s Pilot Program, in order to create spaces that effectively support and welcome all workers and foster innovation.
December 19, 2023
Pearl House is the Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion in New York History
Principal Robert Fuller shared how Gensler’s transformation “harnesses the strengths of the existing architecture to create unique and elegant homes.”
December 14, 2023
Gensler’s Incoming Co-CEOs Discuss the State of the Architecture Industry
CoStar interviewed Jordan Goldstein and Julia Simet, citing key insights from Design Forecast 2024 and spotlighting increased interest in aviation, residential, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.
December 13, 2023
Fast Company Interviewed Jordan Goldstein and Julia Simet About Gensler’s 2024 Design Forecast
The conversation centered around adaptive reuse possibilities beyond office buildings and opportunities designers have to co-create compelling spaces with their clients.
December 12, 2023
Economy Middle East Interviewed Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen at COP28 About the Urgency of Climate Action
Co-CEO Andy Cohen discussed the firm’s commitment to creating net-zero buildings, the impact of embodied carbon, and repositioning office buildings into residential properties.
December 10, 2023
How Retail Design Will Impact the Future of In-Store Consumer Engagement
Forbes highlighted insights from Gensler’s 2024 Design Forecast in a feature on why the intersection between physical and digital experiences is key as brands invest in digital experiences that are “additive in a meaningful way.”
December 08, 2023
Interior Design Recognized Gensler New York’s Carlos M. Martínez Flórez on Its 2023 Hall of Fame List
Interior Design honored the design innovation that defines Carlos’ career. Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen explores what drives him in an in-depth Q&A.
December 07, 2023
Bloomberg Covered the Leasing Announcement of Pearl House, an Office-to-Residential Conversion Project at 160 Water Street
Gensler reimagined an underutilized New York City office building into a catalyst for the revitalization of the Financial District’s Seaport neighborhood.
December 07, 2023
What the Office of 2024 Looks Like
Fast Company released a guide, including Gensler’s “The Gen Z Office” concept, created with the firm’s youngest employees as well as Principals Jordan Goldstein and John McKinney.
December 05, 2023
The Thought Leader’s Voice Podcast Featured Janet Pogue McLaurin on Navigating the Future of Work
Gensler Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin discussed the dynamic interplay between the physical workplace and employee engagement and performance.
November 30, 2023
The Power of Design in Luring Young Talent Through the Creation of an “Envy Office”
An “envy office” combines the comforts of living spaces with the glamour of hospitality. Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein highlights the firm’s recent workplace designs for Marriott, Barclays, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
November 26, 2023
Inside NVIDIA’s Voyager Headquarters, a ‘Futuristic Office’ Designed by Gensler
Business Insider explored how NVIDIA’s headquarters was designed to enhance productivity, connect people with nature, and reflect the company’s “no barriers and no boundaries” philosophy.
November 19, 2023
How Calgary ‘Blazed the Trail’ for Office-to-Residential Conversions
The city’s economic development agency began working with Gensler in fall 2020, as the firm began “looking at an approach where we could start analyzing buildings en masse,” says Gensler’s Steven Paynter.
November 18, 2023
Gensler Developer Leader Darrel Fullbright Discusses Building “Perpetual Assets”
Propmodo interviewed Darrel Fullbright about creating “perpetual assets” through more adaptable buildings that can morph and change to new uses throughout their extended lifespan.
November 16, 2023
Urban Land Institute Shared Insights From Gensler’s Steven Paynter on Office-to-Residential Conversions
Steven Paynter discussed his work to assess office-to-residential conversions and the firm’s conversion projects including Franklin Tower, The Residences at Rivermark, and 1 St Clair West.
November 14, 2023
The Oscar Mike Sports & Training Center Stretches the Boundaries of Accessibility in a One-of-a-Kind Facility for Wounded Veterans
Gensler Principal Brett Taylor explains, “These types of facilities are few and far between and they’re necessary for veterans to recover physically and mentally.”
November 11, 2023
Here’s What Matters for Optimizing Office Spaces for Today’s Needs
Janet Pogue McLaurin explains why spaces for individual work, for creative group work, and areas to reflect and restore are key for the office of today.
November 09, 2023
What Leaders Should Consider As They Redesign Their Offices for the New Era of Work
Inc.com interviewed Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin about considerations for the future of office design, including dividing the workplace into “neighborhoods” to support different types of work.
November 09, 2023
Gensler’s Steven Paynter Is Featured on Forbes’ Future of Work 2023 List
Forbes highlighted the work of Steven Paynter, who created an algorithm that helps developers and landlords decide which offices can profitably be converted into residential space.
November 08, 2023
The Challenges Developers Face in Converting Empty Offices Into Apartments
The Wall Street Journal quoted Gensler Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader Steven Paynter about challenges such as higher interest rates and long approval times for permits.
November 06, 2023
How Post-Pandemic Challenges to the CRE Industry Provide an Opportunity for Revitalizing Urban Downtowns
Urban Land Magazine highlighted a panel moderated by Gensler co-CEO and ULI Global Chair Diane Hoskins at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Los Angeles.
November 03, 2023
Here’s Why “Hybrid Workers Are Actually a Big Part of the Reason Downtowns Are Hanging On”
Fast Company spotlighted Gensler’s City Pulse report and explained why hybrid workers are spending more time in CBDs outside of working hours — and opting to work at third spaces in downtowns rather than at home.
November 02, 2023
How Adaptive Reuse Strategies in the UAE Can Transform Communities
Gensler Middle East Design Director Steven Velegrinis shared insights on how adaptive reuse can transform building stock, breathe new life into communities, and prioritize sustainable development.
November 01, 2023
Bloomberg Explored Dowtown Experiences With Gensler Global Cities Lead Sofia Song
The article cited insights from the firm’s latest City Pulse report, which polled 26,000 residents about their experiences in central business districts.
October 31, 2023
Gensler Co-CEO Diane Hoskins and Incoming Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein Discuss the Next Chapter of Gensler in DC
Washington Business Journal interviewed Diane Hoskins and Jordan Goldstein about their new roles and how the firm is focused on solving issues through innovative, human-focused design.
October 31, 2023
Baltimore Sun Shared Renderings by Gensler of MCB Real Estate’s Vision To Redevelop Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
The Baltimore Harborplace masterplan includes commercial buildings, two residential towers, a public rooftop park, retail, an amphitheater, and more.
October 30, 2023
Gensler’s Janet Pogue McLaurin Discusses the Dynamics of the Evolving Workplace
Gensler’s Director of Workplace Research shared insights on crafting the future office and the link between physical workspaces and business outcomes. Watch the interview.
October 18, 2023
Reimagining Shuttered Coal Plants as Sites for Economic Growth
Gensler Cities & Urban Design Leader Andre Brumfield shared why the redevelopment of coal plants, including Avon Lake, is “an opportunity for smaller towns to rethink their future.”
October 17, 2023
How ‘Medtail’ is Bringing Healthcare to Shuttered Retail Spaces and Offices
Retail-to-healthcare conversions can help expand outpatient services and reach new communities. Gensler’s James Crispino explained why it makes sense financially and operationally.
October 12, 2023
The Critical Intersections of Climate Action, Inclusivity, and Urban Resilience
Gensler Design Resilience Leader Samar Hussein moderated a panel ahead of COP28, which featured insights from industry leaders on sustainable design solutions.
October 11, 2023
Gensler Promotes New Co-CEOs and Global Co-Chairs
After nearly 20 years of leadership, Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins will transition into Gensler’s first Global co-Chairs and have named Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein as the firm’s incoming co-CEOs in 2024.
October 04, 2023
The Collaborative Leadership of Gensler Co-CEOs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins
Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins will transition to Global co-Chairs of the firm, as Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein succeed them as co-CEOs and continue the dual-leadership model.
October 03, 2023
The Rising Demand for EV Charging Stations
Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Dylan Jones shared insights on the race for more EV chargers at office buildings, apartments, and retail stores, and how “in the future they’re going to look and feel much different.”
September 25, 2023
Gensler Middle East Is Named a Finalist for the Big 5 Global Impact Awards
Gensler Middle East is recognized as a finalist for the Sustainable Construction Organisation of the Year as well as for the Award for Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
September 21, 2023
Gensler Mobility Leader Dylan Jones Highlights How New Forms of Mobility Will Shape the Future of Travel
Dylan Jones discusses Gensler’s work on JFK International Airport’s New Terminal One and a design concept for Uber’s vision for an aerial rideshare platform.
September 20, 2023
Gensler Ranked #1 on Building Design+Construction’s Top 200 Office Building Architecture Firms
Gensler topped the list ranking the nation’s largest office building core and shell architecture and architecture/engineering firms for 2023.
September 18, 2023
Gensler Co-CEOs Share a Vision for the Future of Hybrid Work
Fortune published excerpts from a Leadership Next podcast conversation with Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen about why we should focus more on the future of hybrid work than return-to-office rates.
September 13, 2023
Gensler Ranked #1 on ENR’s 2023 Top 100 Green Design Firms List
The annual list ranks companies according to revenue for design services performed in the previous year for U.S. projects registered with third-party sustainability certifications.
September 13, 2023
Gensler Co-CEOs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins on Co-Leading the Firm Through Change
Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast interviewed Gensler co-CEOs about why “we are at the greatest re-thinking of the workplace since the industrial revolution.”
September 12, 2023
How Design Can Help Reduce Overheating in Cities
Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Leader Anthony Brower shared design solutions to mitigate extreme heat, such as green-roofing, controlling the geometry of new buildings, and introducing umbrella buildings.
September 08, 2023
How To Mitigate Extreme Heat in Vulnerable Communities
Gensler’s Amanda Stone explained how the firm designed an adaptable shading structure that can be configured to fit different kinds of public spaces.
September 07, 2023
The Lighthouse Wins the 2023 AIA California Design Awards in the Climate Action Category
The jurors noted, “This elegantly unassuming building makes the most of its opportunity to provide a community amenity and to do it sustainably.”
August 31, 2023
Gensler’s Janet Pogue McLaurin Joins Workplace Innovator’s Podcast on Design Strategies for the Future of Work
Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin discussed the role of the physical workplace and its impact on shaping experiences and driving performance. Listen to the podcast.
August 29, 2023
There’s Growing Demand for Office Conversions as Cities Seek to Address Multiple Crises and Create Housing
Steven Paynter discussed Gensler’s work on office-to-residential conversions, including advising HUD and developing an algorithm, which has been used to assess over 950 buildings.
August 27, 2023
Gensler Ranked #1 on Building Design+Construction’s Top 175 Architecture Firms for 2023 List
Building Design+Construction recognized Gensler as the #1 architecture firm on its annual list ranking the nation’s largest firms.
August 22, 2023
Adobe’s Founders Tower “Offers a Preview of the Future of Creative Office Space”
Gensler’s Natalie Engels detailed the building’s focus on sustainability, well-being, and amenities, including a public digital experience center.
August 18, 2023
First Look: A Modern $2 Billion Terminal Is Coming to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Columbus Business First revealed plans for a state-of-the-art terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, designed by Gensler and Moody Nolan.
August 11, 2023
Gensler’s Design of Shanghai Tower is “China’s Pinnacle of Modern Architecture and Innovation”
The Shanghai Tower contributes to the city’s sustainable urban development and creates a striking design.
August 11, 2023
The Reason Workers Want To Come to the Office
CoStar highlighted findings from Gensler’s 2023 Global Workplace Survey Comparison and explained how clients are requesting more private workspaces in redesigned offices.
August 10, 2023
How U.S. Cities Are Converting Underperforming Office Buildings To Address Housing Shortages
Steven Paynter discussed how Gensler is assessing building conversions and our work at 160 Water Street, which will add nearly 600 apartments in Manhattan.
August 08, 2023
Strategies Architects Are Using To Redesign Buildings for Extreme Heat
Gensler’s Anthony Brower discussed energy efficient building forms and how “umbrella” roofs with large overhangs can keep windows shaded and protect pedestrians.
August 08, 2023
DignityMoves Is Building Temporary Housing for Homeless People in Partnership with Gensler
The nonprofit DignityMoves is creating a community of tiny cabins on a former parking lot in San Francisco in partnership with Gensler.
August 07, 2023
The Advantages and Challenges of Converting Vacant Offices to Housing
NPR’s “All Things Considered” explored office conversions with Studio Director Robert Fuller, referencing Gensler’s recent work on projects including Franklin Tower.
August 04, 2023
What Sustainable Cities of the Future Could Look Like
Ten Across interviewed Gensler leaders Anthony Brower and Dylan Jones about how cities of the future may evolve to better serve its residents and natural environment. Watch the video.
August 04, 2023
The Pipeline for Office-to-Residential Conversions is Growing
Axios quoted Gensler Principal Steven Paynter about office-to-residential conversions and why to expect “a flurry of project completions over the 2024 to 2027 span.”
August 04, 2023
Why Embodied Carbon of Building Materials is Key to Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission Targets
ULI explored why focusing on building materials is key to delivering healthy, sustainable communities, with quotes from Gensler’s Diane Hoskins and Taylor Coleman.
August 03, 2023
How Autonomous Mobile Robots Will Play a Valuable Role in Future Workspaces
Forbes featured Gensler in an article about reimagining the workplace with AMRs as companies seek to attract and retain talent through unique experiences and cutting-edge technologies.
August 02, 2023
USGBC Spotlighted the 2023 Greenbuild Legacy Project — Gensler’s Roots to Success Initiative
Gensler’s initiative at Kelly Miller Middle School in D.C. creates positive impact by supporting the school’s student urban farm and refreshing its cafeteria with food sustainability education, artwork, and more.
July 24, 2023
Assessing Feasibility Studies for Transforming Existing Building Stock Into Residential
Gensler’s Sheryl Schulze discusses how the firm is using an algorithm developed in-house to quickly evaluate and score more than 700 buildings in 25 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
July 24, 2023
Entertainment Leader Bob Weis Shares Why Themed Experiences Are Taking on “New Relevance” Across Sectors
Blooloop interviewed Bob Weis about his career at Disney and the opportunity to bring engaging, storytelling experiences across a variety of industries at Gensler.
July 20, 2023
Why the U.S. Is Lagging Behind in the Return to Office
Gensler Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin noted Gensler's forthcoming survey of workers, focused on barriers to returning to the office.
July 19, 2023
Types of Manhattan Office Buildings That Are Best Suited for Conversion
Curbed features 160 Water Street, a former NYC Financial District office building that Gensler is transforming into a 588-unit residential property.
July 17, 2023
AIA Honors OhioHealth Neuroscience Wellness Center, Designed by Gensler, in the 2023 National Healthcare Design Awards
One juror noted that the wellness center “clearly addresses the needs of the clientele it’s serving. It also captures the idea of beauty so well,” prioritizing the surrounding landscape.
July 17, 2023
Why Hybrid Work is “The New Normal”
Gensler Co-Managing Principal Jordan Goldstein explains why it’s critical to create spaces that support focus work and “meeting equity,” where the virtual and physical offices are brought together.
July 13, 2023
Gensler Study Shows That Offices Are Still Not Quite Where Workers Need Them To Be
Global Director Workplace Research Janet Pogue McLaurin explains how companies must “meet the moment” by refreshing their offices to accommodate the needs of employees.
July 12, 2023
The City of Boston Will Offer Tax Breaks To Convert Vacant Office Buildings Into Residential
A new pilot program in Boston will offer developers tax breaks for office-to-residential conversions. Gensler Boston’s Jared Krieger discussed how this can help revitalize business districts.
July 11, 2023
How AI Is Transforming Architecture
Design Technology Director Joseph Joseph explains how Gensler is creating its own AI data trunk to generate Gensler-quality design while protecting client confidentiality and intellectual property.
June 29, 2023
Acibadem Atasehir Hospital & Children’s Pavilion Is Honored for Its Exceptional Healthcare Design
The European Healthcare Design Awards recognized Acibadem Atasehir Hospital & Children’s Pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey in the 2023 “Highly Commended” category for projects over 25,000 square meters.
June 26, 2023
The Rise of Hot Desking in the Office As Employers Adapt to a Hybrid Work Model
Gensler Co-Managing Director Carlos Martinez explains the importance of customizing options to best suit different employees’ needs and provide choice.
June 26, 2023
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Unveils Office Redesign Trends
Only 38% of employers have redesigned their offices in the past three years — a factor in shaping workplace experiences as employees seek new spaces for focus work and socializing.
June 25, 2023
How Gen Z Workers Are Being Drawn Back to the Office
Gensler Global Director Workplace Research Janet Pogue McLaurin noted how the pandemic impacted generational divides in workplace preferences.
June 22, 2023
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Shows That Offices Still Matter
The Global Workplace Survey Comparison reveals that while hybrid work is becoming the norm, the office remains an essential part of the work experience.
June 19, 2023
Global Survey Unveils the Real Reason Workers Are Returning to the Office
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Comparison report explores commonalities in the work experiences and evolving needs of 14,000 office workers across nine countries.
June 13, 2023
Gensler Technology Leader Discusses The Benefits of Eavesdropping in the Office
Gensler’s Brian Stromquist shared how eavesdropping in the office can enable “lateral awareness,” which can spark innovation, strengthen relationships, and make us better-informed professionals.
June 10, 2023
Gensler Co-CEOs Share How Rapidly Evolving Business Trends Inform Their Leadership
Insider interviewed 33 CEOs, including Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, on how trends in tech, sustainability, DEI, and workplace influence their approach to leadership.
June 09, 2023
Bob Weis and Andy Cohen Discuss the Power of Storytelling to Connect People to Places
In a video Q+A, Global Entertainment Leader Bob Weis and co-CEO Andy Cohen describe how Gensler will focus on storytelling to connect people to places.
June 06, 2023
Amtrak Applies for $7.3 Billion Funding for Northeast Corridor Project Improvements
Gensler is named as part of the team Amtrak selected for master plan improvements to Baltimore Penn Station.
June 06, 2023
Gensler Ranked #1 on Architectural Record’s Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms of 2023
Architectural Record named Gensler #1 for the 12th consecutive year in their annual ranking of the top 300 U.S. architecture firms by revenue.
June 06, 2023
How an Algorithm Helps Convert Empty Offices Into Housing
Steven Paynter discusses how Gensler’s office-to-residential dashboard is helping cities assess which buildings are best suited for conversion. Listen here.
June 02, 2023
How Poor Hotel Design Can Impact the Guest Experience and the Bottom Line
Gensler Hospitality leaders Tom Ito and Ana Ardon highlighted how to create a successful design scheme that ensures hotel guests and staff are engaged and satisfied.
June 01, 2023
Meet the Interior Design Student Winners of Gensler’s 2023 Brinkmann Scholarship
Archinect highlighted the four interior design student winners of Gensler’s 2023 Brinkmann Scholarship and their scholarship-winning submissions.
May 31, 2023
Gensler-Designed Projects Win 2023 Architizer A+Awards
Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan won in the Unbuilt Masterplan category and Fifth + Tillery won Popular Choice for Sustainable Commercial Building.
May 30, 2023
Gensler Critical Facilities Leader Jackson Metcalf Discusses Data Center Design Trends
Mission Critical interviewed Jackson Metcalf on the “Thought Cloud” podcast about the design trends shaping the booming data center industry.
May 26, 2023
Gensler Honors Four Student Recipients with the 2023 Brinkmann Scholarship
The annual scholarship program celebrates design excellence and innovative thinking in honor of former Gensler principal Donald G. Brinkmann’s legacy.
May 24, 2023
Gensler Received the Best in Architecture Award at the 2023 SBR International Business Awards
The Singapore Business Review award recognized Gensler for innovations in design technology, including the firm’s NFORM™ Ecosystem data-driven design tool.
May 24, 2023
The Use of Corner Offices Is Shifting in Favor of Collaborative Spaces
Quartz interviewed Gensler’s Natalie Engels about how the use of corner offices is shifting as c-suite spaces are being retooled for teamwork.
May 19, 2023
Urban Land Institute Hosted a Fireside Chat on the Climate Change Challenge Facing the Real Estate Industry
Incoming ULI global chair Diane Hoskins joined outgoing chair Peter Ballon to address the importance of the global real estate industry getting ahead of climate change.
May 17, 2023
Gensler Unveiled New Renderings of Bally’s Casino in Chicago
The $1.7 billion project will be the first ground-up, mixed-use gaming complex and resort in the center of a major city.
May 16, 2023
Highlights from the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting
Urban Land Institute hosted a fireside chat with ULI Global CEO Ron Pressman, global chair-elect Diane Hoskins, and outgoing chair Peter Ballon.
May 16, 2023
Gensler Co-CEO Diane Hoskins Appointed as Urban Land Institute Global Chair
Hoskins noted the goal of working with members to “achieve our vision of a strong real estate sector, decarbonizing the built environment, attainable housing, and growing a talent pipeline.”
May 15, 2023
Urban Land Institute Examined the High Demand for Office-to-Life Science Building Conversions
Office-to-life science conversions can require lower costs and faster delivery. Gensler’s Darrel Fullbright noted how there is also more certainty around employee occupancy for life science companies.
May 15, 2023
How a One-Size-Fits-All Approach Is No Longer the Norm in Offices
Gensler Principal Carlos Martínez shared insights on why a variety of tailored workspaces can make hot-desking succeed.
May 13, 2023
Gensler’s Vision for Bally’s Casino in Chicago
New renderings of the casino complex include more space for food and beverage vendors, gathering areas for events, and public outdoor spaces that connect to the new riverwalk.
May 12, 2023
Bally’s Casino Aims to Create a More “Neighborhood-Oriented” Entertainment Complex
With Gensler as the design architect and architect of record, the Chicago development includes a casino, food hall and restaurants, theater and event space, museum, and hotel.
May 12, 2023
Investing in the Future of Downtown San Francisco
ABC7 interviewed Gensler’s Randy Howder about the future of downtown San Francisco and how Gensler is working with elected leaders through the city’s latest transformation.
May 11, 2023
The Book Depository is “The First Jewel in the Crown” of Ford’s New Innovation District
Albert Kahn’s abandoned Detroit Book Depository has been “stunningly rehabilitated” and transformed by Gensler and Civilian into a new innovation hub.
May 11, 2023
Viettel Group Headquarters Wins the Golden Award at Vietnam’s National Architecture Awards 2023
This top honor recognizes architects who develop modern architecture that combines advanced technologies with local cultural identities, creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable.
May 03, 2023
The Iconic Willis Tower in Chicago Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary
Gensler’s Todd Heiser reflected on how Gensler reimagined the Chicago skyscraper and created new relevance as it looks to the next 50 years.
April 30, 2023
Gensler Was Recognized as One of ENR’s 2023 Top 500 Design Firms
Gensler is the top architecture-only firm on the annual list ranking U.S. companies according to revenue for design services performed in the previous year.
April 26, 2023
Transforming an Abandoned Detroit Building into the Epicenter of Ford’s Mobility Hub
Gensler repositioned the Book Depository into “a hospitable, flexible, and social building for people,” designed to house companies building autonomous vehicles, electric mobility solutions, and more.
April 25, 2023
How Gensler Evaluates the Potential for Office-to-Residential Transformations
Gensler Principal Steven Paynter developed a conversion scorecard focused on evaluating and transforming old office buildings into modern residential properties.
April 21, 2023
Gensler and CIVILIAN Reimagined the Book Depository into a Startup Hub for Mobility Innovation
The art deco building in Detroit will serve as a 270,000-square-foot center with purpose-built labs for 25 companies.
April 18, 2023
Exploring the Past and Future of the Office
The Washington Post curated a visual timeline of how workplaces have evolved over the past 100 years, featuring workplaces designed by Gensler for LinkedIn Omaha and NVIDIA.
April 13, 2023
How Gensler’s Repositioning Enlivens the Street-Level of the Iconic Willis Tower
Gensler Managing Director Todd Heiser and Design Director Hansoo Kim detail how the design team created an amenities-rich, multipurpose destination in Chicago.
April 13, 2023
Why Gensler’s Rocco Giannetti Prefers Being in the Office Four Days a Week
“It’s where I get my best work done,” says Gensler Co-Managing Director Rocco Giannetti in an article on the perks of the office, from accessing technology to connecting with people on a “leadership lap.”
April 12, 2023
Gensler is the #1 Firm on Interior Design’s 2023 Top 100 Giants List
For the 42nd consecutive year, Gensler ranked #1 in Interior Design’s annual Top 100 Giants list. Gensler also ranked as the Most Admired Firm and #1 in the Office and Retail sectors.
April 10, 2023
Gensler London’s Chris Crawford Discusses How Workspace Design Can Give People a Sense of Belonging in the Hybrid Era
BBC Work Life explored how forward-thinking employers and architects are considering “what a worker-friendly space actually means in the hybrid age.”
April 05, 2023
The New York Mets Are Reshaping Citi Field and Enhancing the Fan Experience With a Design by Gensler
The upgrade will provide a greater variety of seating options and include memorable, hospitality-driven spaces infused with the spirit of New York City.
April 02, 2023
Scientific American Cites Findings from Several of Gensler’s Workplace Surveys
Here’s how to fix hated open-office designs, informed by insights from deaf and autistic communities on improvements for a better workplace experience.
April 01, 2023
The Registry Tours Gensler’s 15,000-Square-Foot Seattle Office Redesign
Gensler Seattle’s renovated workplace showcases the future of the hybrid work model and a commitment to environmental responsibility.
March 30, 2023
Gensler Global Cities Lead Sofia Song Discusses the Future of Cities and the Need to Focus on What Will Bring People Back to the Office
Gensler’s Sofia Song explains how technologies that blur the line between physical and digital can help bring people back into the workplace.
March 28, 2023
Business Insider Features New Gensler-Designed Workplaces in a Roundup of the Coolest Offices in North America
T-Mobile’s Bellevue headquarters offers outdoor spaces and amenities while Pinterest’s Toronto office evokes the experience of glamping and includes a speakeasy-style meeting room.
March 27, 2023
The Center for Active Design Honors Gensler in the Best in Building Health 2023 Awards
Gensler was awarded for having the greatest number of Fitwel Accredited staff ever and its design of Marriott International HQ was among the Highest Scoring Design projects of the year.
March 23, 2023
Bloomberg’s Coverage of a SXSW Panel on the Future of Work Shares Insights From Gensler Global Cities Lead Sofia Song
“If you want a great downtown, if you want a great business district, you make it livable,” says Gensler’s Sofia Song.
March 21, 2023
How Culver City Is Attracting Tech Companies With “a Pedestrian-Friendly Environment” Where Workers Can Mingle With Other Creatives
Metropolis interviewed Gensler Managing Director Michael White about how Culver City is becoming a tech hub, including at the Gensler-designed The Culver Studios.
March 20, 2023
Why the Office Must Be a Destination, Not an Obligation
CBS News’ The Weekender interviewed Janet Pogue McLaurin, Director of Workplace Research at Gensler, about the shifting workplace.
March 17, 2023
The Future of the Office Will Be a “Kaleidoscope of Hotel, Spa, Restaurant, Library, and Home”
Wired interviewed Gensler’s Janet Pogue McLaurin and Jordan Goldstein on the new concept of the office, referencing Gensler’s amenity-rich design of Marriott International Headquarters.
March 15, 2023
New York Times Explores the Complex “25-Story Rubik’s Cube” of Turning an Office Building Into a Home
Gensler Principal Robert Fuller explains the universal challenges of physical characteristics of big buildings across cities.
March 13, 2023
California College of the Arts’ Architecture Division Established the M. Arthur Gensler Jr. Center for Design Excellence
The multi-faceted M. Arthur Gensler Jr. Center for Design Excellence will support and enrich learning, teaching, and research in CCA’s Architecture Division.
March 11, 2023
How Public Libraries Play an Outsize Role in Supporting Local Communities
The New York Times explored how public libraries offer services and safety, and featured Gensler’s design of the Brooklyn Heights Library.
March 10, 2023
Two Gensler Architects Recognized with AIA’s 2023 Young Architects Award
The American Institute of Architects recognized Gensler’s Kimberly Tuttle and Caroline Shannon for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession.
March 06, 2023
Transforming Empty San Francisco Offices Into Housing
NBC Bay Area interviewed Gensler Studio Director Amy Campbell on-air about the firm’s new study on converting vacant offices into housing in San Francisco.
March 03, 2023
San Francisco’s 633 Folsom, Reimagined by Gensler, Is Awarded the 2023 AIA National Architecture Award
The American Institute of Architects honored the repositioned building, which reduces both embodied and operational carbon and breathes new life into a vital urban corridor.
February 27, 2023
The Rising Trend of Retail-to-Residential Conversions
Gensler’s Barry Hand explained how in order to sustain malls, such as MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, Calif., they “should be embedded in a mix of activated, walkable uses.”
February 27, 2023
Surf Simply, IIDA’s Latin America Design Award Winner, Is a Surf Camp With a Green Edge
IIDA spotlighted the Gensler-designed surf coaching resort that’s a “skillful fusion of tech-savvy and eco-friendly.”
February 27, 2023
Bob Weis Discusses His New Role Leading Entertainment at Gensler and Alternative Career Paths for Architects
Bob Weis reflects on the value of storytelling in architecture and shares his own career journey.
February 24, 2023
A Gensler Study Explores Office-to-Residential Conversions in Downtown San Francisco
Gensler’s Doug Zucker and Holly Arnold explained how over 2,700 housing units could be built in downtown San Francisco by converting 12 office buildings to residential use.
February 24, 2023
Wall Street Journal Probes How Hybrid Work Is Changing Offices of the Future
Architects and developers are pioneering concepts to entice hybrid workers, including lounge-like areas, “touchdown” spots, deep focus zones, and outdoor spaces.
February 22, 2023
The American Institute of Architects Elevated Gensler’s Janet Pogue McLaurin to Its College of Fellows
The distinction recognizes architects who have “achieved a standard of excellence” and “made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.”
February 21, 2023
How Bosses Are Luring Workers Back to the Office With the Coveted (Free) Perk of Quiet, Private Workspaces
Gensler’s co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen discussed how corporate clients are redesigning their workspaces and shared predictions from the firm’s latest Design Forecast.
February 17, 2023
The Wall Street Journal Explores Tackling the Challenge of Noise Reduction in the Hybrid Workplace
Gensler’s Kelly Dubisar and Todd Heiser detail how companies are focused on enabling heads-down, uninterrupted work while avoiding creating workspaces that are too quiet.
February 16, 2023
ThisWeekinFM Highlights 10 Trends That Will Change the Built Environment From Gensler’s Design Forecast 2023
From the office as destination to mobility to decarbonization and more, here are 10 trends and design strategies that are changing the built environment.
February 16, 2023
Gensler and NI Beta Tested Office Prototypes to Land on NI’s New Flexible Workplace Design
Based on employee feedback and data over six months, the team landed on a flexible workplace design with collaboration zones, huddle rooms, and conference rooms.
February 10, 2023
Gensler’s Hiring of Bob Weis Spotlights the Importance of Experiential Design
Bob Weis, former head of Disney Imagineering, will lead global entertainment design at Gensler, whether a building involves sports, mixed-use, or offices “in need of some other magic.”
February 07, 2023
Willis Tower Repositioning Wins the 2023 AIA National Interior Architecture Award
AIA’s Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces that make their mark on the cities, places, and spaces where we live and work.
February 07, 2023
Gensler’s Design Forecast 2023 “Positions Design at the Vanguard of Social Change”
BD+C explored the trends and design strategies from Gensler’s latest Design Forecast, including 10 meta trends across the firm’s practice areas that will transform the future of cities.
February 06, 2023
The Rebirth of Baltimore’s Penn Station Features an “Airy, Luminous Design” by Gensler That Encourages Visitors To Linger
Design Director Peter Stubb noted a glassy wall overlooking the old station and tracks will showcase “train as theater” and celebrate its rich history.
January 26, 2023
Inside the $50M Transformation of Chicago’s Iconic Sears Tower Into a Mixed-Use Destination
Design Director Michael Townsend detailed public amenities at Willis Tower, while Design Director Hansoo Kim reflected on bringing “the soul and style of Chicago inside this space.”
January 26, 2023
Bob Weis Discusses Designing Spaces That Reward Visitors for Taking the Journey and Encourage Them to Return
In a Q+A with The Creative Factor, Andy Cohen, co-CEO of Gensler, and Bob Weis, former head of Disney Imagineering, describe the importance of storytelling in design.
January 26, 2023
Gensler’s Joe Brancato Discusses The Future of Central Business Districts
Crain’s New York Business interviewed Gensler Co-Managing Principal Joe Brancato about how central business districts can be transformed into vibrant communities.
January 23, 2023
Building Design Ranked Gensler the #1 Firm on Its 2023 World Architecture 100 Survey
Gensler also ranked #1 in Hospitality, Mixed Use, Offices, Retail, Science & Technology, Senior Living, Sports, and Transportation.
January 23, 2023
Gensler Is Pushing Carbon-Neutral Offices, Starting in Its Own New San Francisco Workplace
Tenants are increasingly prioritizing climate friendliness among top amenities when looking for office space.
January 19, 2023
Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Joins Global Architecture and Design Firm
Bob Weis, who spearheaded more than 200 projects for Disney, has joined Gensler to envision and create immersive experiences for clients across a variety of industries.
January 17, 2023
Former Disney Imagineering President Will Lead Entertainment Design at Gensler
Weis brings more than 30 years of cutting-edge experience at Disney to his new role leading the creation of unique entertainment experiences for Gensler’s clients.
January 13, 2023
The World’s Biggest Architecture Firm Just Hired Disney’s Former Head Imagineer
Fast Company shares that Bob Weis is joining Gensler to design the real world — calling the move “a signifier of where the industry is heading.”
January 12, 2023
Creating, Designing, and Developing Some of Disney’s Most Iconic Projects
The former President of Disney Imagineering will help expand Gensler’s ability to drive design innovation in his role as Global Immersive Experience Design Leader.
January 12, 2023
A Visionary Within the Entertainment Industry, Bob Weis, Joins Architecture and Design Firm Gensler
Gensler co-CEO Andy Cohen says Weis is joining during a time when “people are craving compelling, visceral experiences in the places where they live, work, and play.”
January 12, 2023
Former Disney Imagineering President Will Lead Gensler’s Immersive Experience Design
Bob Weis says the firm’s commitment to leading the future of design perfectly aligns with his passion for “developing unique, immersive experiences with a diversity of creative voices.”
January 12, 2023
The Impact of Bob Weis, Former Head of Walt Disney Imagineering, Joining Design Firm Gensler
“We are going to add another dimension of innovation to our design services,” says Tim Martin, Managing Director of Gensler Middle East.
January 12, 2023
How the Design of Extended-Stay Hotels Is Shifting to Accommodate Today’s “Bleisure” Travelers
Hospitality Leader Tom Ito explains how Gensler is designing hotel spaces with a more residential feel that includes fireplaces, local art, terraces, and balconies.
January 10, 2023
How Steven Paynter’s Algorithm ‘Could Solve the Crisis of America’s Empty Office Space’
Steven Paynter explains how he developed an assessment algorithm for converting offices into apartments to bring people back to downtown areas as residents, not commuters.
January 08, 2023
How AI-Assisted Design Can Create Workplaces “Everyone Will Be Drawn To”
Here’s how data-driven design decisions will play a key role in addressing flexibility and workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January 03, 2023
Archinect Celebrated The Year’s Top Efforts to Further Social Justice, Equity, and Representation in the Industry
The Jackie Robinson Museum and Gensler’s contributions to California College of the Arts to support diversity and innovation are among the top efforts to further social justice and equity in architecture.
December 25, 2022
Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen Discusses Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2023
RealCrowd interviewed Gensler co-CEO Andy Cohen on its podcast about emerging trends in real estate and the future of the office, alongside other panelists from ULI’s Fall Meeting.
December 20, 2022
Three Gensler-Designed Projects Win 2022 American Architecture Awards
TK Elevator, Q2 Stadium, and AT&T Discovery District receive the nation’s highest and most prestigious distinguished building awards honoring new and cutting-edge design.
December 10, 2022
Gensler’s U.S. Workplace Survey Finds That the Top Reason Workers Want To Return to the Office Is To Get Work Done
Gensler Workplace Research Leader Janet Pogue McLaurin noted that “we have to create spaces that help people, particularly, for that deep focus work.”
December 09, 2022
Bringing The Vision of Marriott International’s New Headquarters to Life
Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein explained how amenities, “if done right and woven throughout the workplace, can make the workplace a destination rather than an obligation.”
December 07, 2022
Forbes Featured Findings From Gensler’s New U.S. Workplace Survey
Our survey data reveals the new reason 2,000 workers say they want to come into the office — to focus on getting their work done.
December 06, 2022
Austin’s Moody Center Leads Billboard’s 2022 Top Venues Chart
Grossing more than $62.7 million in its opening year, the Gensler-designed sports and live music venue “has reshaped touring in central Texas.”
December 06, 2022
A Wave of Airport Modernization Projects in the U.S. Aim to Woo Travelers
There’s new funding and momentum for version “2.0 of airport design,” explains Gensler Aviation Leader Ty Osbaugh.
December 06, 2022
Gensler Co-CEOs Join Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast
Co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen discuss the ethos that drives Gensler designers to create spaces that change the way we live and share insights on the future of the industry.
December 05, 2022
Gensler Is the #1 Firm on BD+C’s Top 150 Office Building Core+Shell Architecture + AE Firms
Gensler topped the list ranking the nation’s largest office building core+shell architecture and architecture/engineering firms for 2022.
December 01, 2022
How to Make Office-to-Residential Conversions Work
Gensler Principal Steven Paynter explained how converting a 12-story building can prevent 3.3 million pounds of carbon dioxide from being released.
December 01, 2022
Co-CEO Diane Hoskins Reflects on Her Career Journey and Leading Gensler Through Purpose-Driven, Transformational Growth
Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins discussed how she is leading the firm with a focus on creativity and design excellence, combined with strategic planning and client focus.
November 30, 2022
Cisco’s New Office Is “a Showcase of the Company’s Technology” and an Example of the Evolving Workplace
The Wall Street Journal took a video tour of Cisco’s office, which was redesigned by Gensler and optimized for facilitating hybrid work and data collection.
November 29, 2022
Rising Nearly 300 Meters, Shimao Qianhai Center Stands Out as an Iconic Structure in Shenzhen
The Gensler-designed tower is one of the world’s tallest structurally twisting buildings and creates striking imagery with twisting curtain walls and structural columns.
November 29, 2022
Privacy at Work and the Rise of the ‘Quiet Space’
Gensler’s Janet Pogue McLaurin addressed the demand for “quieter tech-free zones” to support focus work in the office, referencing designs for Cisco in New York and McCann in London.
November 28, 2022
How Hybrid Work Is Impacting Hotel Design
Gensler Hospitality Leader Tom Ito describes emerging trends such as the rise of the resort as a destination for remote workers and “upping the ante” on extended stay offerings.
November 25, 2022
This Investment Bank’s New York Headquarters Explores a New, More Flexible Way of Working in a Digitally-Enabled Environment
The financial services client’s new Gensler-designed headquarters recognizes “work isn’t only about the desk.”
November 23, 2022
The Wall Street Journal Ranked San Francisco International Airport as the Best Large Airport of 2022
Delivering “a great airport experience,” SFO earned recognition “thanks in part to a $2.5 billion upgrade of its Harvey Milk Terminal 1” designed by Gensler.
November 17, 2022