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2024
DESIGN FORECAST

2024

Design Forecast 2024 explores design trends and strategies across 33 practice areas that are transforming challenges into positive change and...

COP28 Wrap Up: Bringing People Together for Global Collective Change
BLOG

COP28 Wrap Up: Bringing People Together for Global Collective Change

This year’s UN Climate Conference revealed that the world must come together to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

The Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality
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The Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality

What are the biggest trends impacting hospitality operators? Gensler’s global hospitality leaders discuss what’s next for hospitality design.

The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024
TRENDS

The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024

Here are the most important signals and key opportunities we see in the building industry today.

Rethinking Law Firm Workplaces in the Age of Hybrid Work
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Rethinking Law Firm Workplaces in the Age of Hybrid Work

The law office of the future will be a place where lawyers will learn to work differently, supported by innovative design and technology.

COP28
INSIGHT

COP28

Gensler attended COP28 in Dubai to work together with government leaders, partners, and clients to inspire impactful sustainability solutions and...

From Stores to Stories: Immersive Experience and the Future of Retail
PODCAST

From Stores to Stories: Immersive Experience and the Future of Retail

Gensler’s Bob Weis, Rob Bischoff, and Lara Marrero, unpack what truly makes an experience immersive and the role designers play in shaping the...

City Pulse 2023: The Future of Central Business Districts
RESEARCH

City Pulse 2023: The Future of Central Business Districts

We surveyed urban residents in 53 cities across the globe to understand their experiences in central business districts from the perspectives of...

Purpose of Place: Why Place Branding Matters
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Purpose of Place: Why Place Branding Matters

Place branding can shape people’s perceptions about that place and drive its competitive identity.

Magnetizing People & Places Through the Power of Brand
WEBINAR

Magnetizing People & Places Through the Power of Brand

Gensler’s Brand Design and industry leaders delve into a conversation about the power of brand strategy and storytelling.

How Your Workplace Can Maximise Trust — and Why It Matters
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How Your Workplace Can Maximise Trust — and Why It Matters

Trust is foundational to doing good work and building strong professional teams. What if the workplace becomes the cornerstone of an emergent economy...

Borealis: The Opportunity for Building Integrated Carbon Capture to Reverse the Carbon Footprint of Buildings
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Borealis: The Opportunity for Building Integrated Carbon Capture to Reverse the Carbon Footprint of Buildings

If applied across Gensler’s global portfolio, direct air capture technologies could remove 14.5 million tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.

The Benefits of Nurturing Organizational Pride in Life Science Workplaces
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The Benefits of Nurturing Organizational Pride in Life Science Workplaces

In our latest survey of research scientists, we uncovered how laboratory design can promote a sense of organizational pride.

Why Biophilic Design Is Crucial in the Workplace and Beyond
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Why Biophilic Design Is Crucial in the Workplace and Beyond

Good biophilic design celebrates our love of life to create spaces that inspire, empower, and energise the people who use them.

Designing Empathetic Workplaces Can Be a Key Differentiator
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Designing Empathetic Workplaces Can Be a Key Differentiator

Empathy is a required trait of healthy workplaces and communities, and a key differentiator.

High-Performing Workplaces Spark Employees’ Intrinsic Motivation
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High-Performing Workplaces Spark Employees’ Intrinsic Motivation

By tapping into employees’ intrinsic motivation in the workplace, employers can drive business results.

SHED: Connecting the Dots Between Education, Industry, and Technology
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SHED: Connecting the Dots Between Education, Industry, and Technology

Blurring traditional boundaries between sciences will foster curiosity and exploration in new and emerging disciplines.

Why It’s Time to Apply Regenerative Systems Design on a Global Scale
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Why It’s Time to Apply Regenerative Systems Design on a Global Scale

Regenerative architecture offers a more sustainable path forward.

Data Centres and the Forgotten Landscapes of Digital Infrastructure
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Data Centres and the Forgotten Landscapes of Digital Infrastructure

Through regenerative design, we can change the perception of data centres from ‘bad neighbour’ developments to community assets.

Why Brand Fleets Are Key to Creating an Engaging, Multiplatform Experience
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Why Brand Fleets Are Key to Creating an Engaging, Multiplatform Experience

Brand fleets can create brand loyalty and reach the customer of now and the younger audience of the future.

The Future of City Centres
BLOG

The Future of City Centres

The pandemic has prompted a rethink of the role our city centres as they become more of a lifestyle location rather than a traditional work...

Using Resilient Materials to Make Your Brand Values Tangible
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Using Resilient Materials to Make Your Brand Values Tangible

Resilient materials offer an opportunity to tell more rich and meaningful brand stories that offer a vision for an alternative future.

UK Workplace Survey 2023
RESEARCH

UK Workplace Survey 2023

We surveyed UK workers to understand how employees prioritise and experience workspace as work continues to evolve.

(Re)Shaping the Future of Financial Services Firms in London
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(Re)Shaping the Future of Financial Services Firms in London

Here are three meta trends that will continue to shape the financial services workplace and drive change for business and corporate real estate.

Gensler Voices: Dijana Dejanovic on the Importance of Inclusivity in Strengthening Design
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Gensler Voices: Dijana Dejanovic on the Importance of Inclusivity in Strengthening Design

We sat down with Dijana Dejanovic, from our Gensler London office, to discuss the future of architecture and design and how diverse backgrounds...

Investing in Lifelong Learning Experiences to Reenergize our Workplaces
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Investing in Lifelong Learning Experiences to Reenergize our Workplaces

As a process, lifelong learning hasn’t translated itself into our culture or manifested itself in our everyday lives.

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Lessons From U.K. Architectural Apprentices
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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Lessons From U.K. Architectural Apprentices

For the U.K.’s National Apprenticeship Week 2023, we spoke with Gensler London’s graduated apprentices about their journeys.

Destination Aldgate: Reinventing London’s Central Business District
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Destination Aldgate: Reinventing London’s Central Business District

Here’s how we developed a strategic vision to address the rapid growth of commercial and residential development and bring out the Aldgate Connect...

2023
DESIGN FORECAST

2023

Design Forecast identifies trends and design strategies that are shaping the future with strategic advice, research, and projects across Gensler’s 29...

City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report
RESEARCH

City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report

We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions...

100 New Bridge Street
CASE STUDY

100 New Bridge Street

A transformed central London office building has been repositioned with a strong commitment to material reuse that maximizes the building’s...

The Resilient Workplace is Purposeful, Inclusive, and Collaborative
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The Resilient Workplace is Purposeful, Inclusive, and Collaborative

We polled CoreNet Global members worldwide, who told us their organization’s top priority was attracting employees back to the office. But what...

Are People the New Workplace Amenity?
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Are People the New Workplace Amenity?

Being with people may be the new workplace amenity — and a compelling reason to draw people back to the office for those that haven’t returned.

Redefining Learning for the 21st Century
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Redefining Learning for the 21st Century

Right now, we have the perfect opportunity to reassess the learning process and take a broader view of what it means to be a learner in the...

Why It’s Time to Demand More From Our Workplace Experience
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Why It’s Time to Demand More From Our Workplace Experience

Here are 10 considerations for reimagining the workplace to deliver more from technology, be bold on resilience, and enhance our humanity, health...

Behind the G: Approaches to Leadership
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Behind the G: Approaches to Leadership

Behind the G is an opportunity for graduates in the London and Birmingham offices to meet and learn about the people at Gensler, the practice, and...

City Pulse Survey Spring 2022
RESEARCH

City Pulse Survey Spring 2022

Our City Pulse Survey Spring 2022 surveyed city residents in 25 cities across the world to understand how residents are feeling about their cities...

Residential Experience Index 2022
RESEARCH

Residential Experience Index 2022

Our report uncovers findings from global residents to better understand the most important drivers of positive living experiences and highlights a...

What the Workplace Sector Can Learn From Retail’s 20+ Years of Designing Hybrid Experiences
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What the Workplace Sector Can Learn From Retail’s 20+ Years of Designing Hybrid Experiences

In an increasingly hybrid world, offices, retail stores, and other physical places need to bring people together and create community. Here are four...

A Resilient Office Is an Occupied Office
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A Resilient Office Is an Occupied Office

In order to thrive, our downtown cores and buildings need to become more resilient, adaptable, and multiuse — considering efficient use of space and...

2022
DESIGN FORECAST

2022

Design Forecast focuses on design strategies that will define the future of the human experience. With strategic advice, research, and projects from...

Real Estate Repositioning Priorities for Relevance and Purpose in a Changing World
BLOG

Real Estate Repositioning Priorities for Relevance and Purpose in a Changing World

The principles of flexibility, adaptability, and well-being are becoming vital in the attraction of future tenants and their employees, who will...

Gensler City Pulse Survey Fall 2021
RESEARCH

Gensler City Pulse Survey Fall 2021

We surveyed residents in 15 global cities to understand their experiences as the pandemic continues and to explore implications for the future of the...

Unlocking What’s Next for Consumer Experiences
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Unlocking What’s Next for Consumer Experiences

What are the future opportunities that brands should consider when designing retail and consumer experiences? We asked our retail leaders to share...

City Pulse Survey 2021
RESEARCH

City Pulse Survey 2021

Gensler conducted a City Pulse Survey of 10 cities in February 2021 to see how urban residents were doing as the world approached one year of living...

What Does the Shift to a Hybrid Work Model Mean for Office Spaces in the U.K.?
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What Does the Shift to a Hybrid Work Model Mean for Office Spaces in the U.K.?

We surveyed over 2,500 office workers across nine industries in the U.K. to learn more about their experiences working through lockdown and their...

Banks in Beta Mode: Repositioning a Place in the Community
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Banks in Beta Mode: Repositioning a Place in the Community

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for reimagining the next evolution of physical banking locations, but it’s an opportune time for banks to...

How the Pandemic Could Reshape the World’s Cities
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How the Pandemic Could Reshape the World’s Cities

We have an opportunity to provide a more fulfilling urban experience and to design for health, equity, and accessibility.

Why Today’s Universities Need to Be Global Institutions
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Why Today’s Universities Need to Be Global Institutions

How can universities mitigate a potential downturn? The answer is transnational education.

For Law Firms, COVID-19 Has Accelerated the Inevitable
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For Law Firms, COVID-19 Has Accelerated the Inevitable

The overnight shift to working from home is upending the model of how much real estate law firms really need.

Redesigning Mixed-Use Environments for a Post-Pandemic World
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Redesigning Mixed-Use Environments for a Post-Pandemic World

What will mixed-use and public places look like after this pandemic?

Creating Data-Rich Workplaces to Detect and Curb Viral Transmission
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Creating Data-Rich Workplaces to Detect and Curb Viral Transmission

Workplaces can be optimized to collect population data — like thermal screening — so agencies and companies can make better informed decisions to...

Taking Care of Each Other in the Post-Pandemic Open Office
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Taking Care of Each Other in the Post-Pandemic Open Office

Once we return to the office, we’ll need to transpose our newly discovered sense of community accountability back into the workplace.

Fostering Casual Collisions — and Creativity — in a Virtual World
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Fostering Casual Collisions — and Creativity — in a Virtual World

Some of the best ideas at work happen spontaneously — in the lunch line or waiting for the elevator — rather than in a conference room. Now that many...

What Happens When We Return to the Workplace?
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What Happens When We Return to the Workplace?

It’s not too early to start planning how we can return people to the workplace once the COVID-19 crisis ends.

The Pandemic’s Lasting Effect on Our Healthcare System
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The Pandemic’s Lasting Effect on Our Healthcare System

After this crisis, we won’t return to business as usual. What should we consider as the new normal for healthcare systems?

Redefining Wellness in the Face of Pandemic
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Redefining Wellness in the Face of Pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis is causing us to redefine all our work around the concept of wellness and re-examine the importance of resilience.

Dialogue 35: TRANSFORMING THE URBAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH DESIGN
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 35: TRANSFORMING
THE URBAN EXPERIENCE
THROUGH DESIGN

TRANSFORMING THE URBAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH DESIGN As cities continue to grow, designers are stepping in to create experiences that connect people to...

Flexible Workspace is on the Rise in the U.K.’s Corporate Sector
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Flexible Workspace is on the Rise in the U.K.’s Corporate Sector

Gensler paired up with the British Council of Offices to find out what’s driving the rise of flexible workspace in the U.K. corporate sector.

The New Shape of Retail Around the World
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

The New Shape of Retail Around the World

Across the globe, consumers’ tastes vary, but universally, they expect more from their retail environments than just a place to shop.

Today's Travelers Are Looking for All New Hotel Experiences
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Today's Travelers Are Looking for All New Hotel Experiences

Hotels are appealing to next-gen travelers with boutique brands, coworking spaces, and multimodal lobbies.

Is There Still a Difference Between Live, Work, and Play?
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Is There Still a Difference Between Live, Work, and Play?

As our lives blend together, our spaces need to become more hybrid as well.

Navigating the Retail Revolution
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Navigating the Retail Revolution

Successful brands are transforming the retail experience, despite ongoing volatility in the industry.

Microsoft’s New U.K. Flagship: A Vibrant Community Hub
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Microsoft’s New U.K. Flagship: A Vibrant Community Hub

The tech company's first European flagship is more than just a place to shop or demo products — it’s a destination to engage with the local community...

Dialogue 34: How Workplace is Shaping the Future of Cities
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 34: How Workplace
is Shaping the
Future of Cities

HOW WORKPLACE IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CITIES No experience shapes people’s lives more than work. From incubating new ideas to addressing climate...

Climate Change Solutions for Workplace Design
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Climate Change Solutions for Workplace Design

Buildings contribute 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. We have an opportunity to make a big impact.

5 Amenities That Are Worth the Investment
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

5 Amenities That Are Worth the Investment

Data and insights from the Gensler Research Institute find that amenities that support effective work habits are crucial to an office’s overall...

Giving Talent What They Want
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Giving Talent What They Want

Organizations are attracting the best talent by creating workplaces that boost innovation with great work experiences.

Dialogue 33: DESIGNING CITIES FOR PEOPLE
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 33: DESIGNING
CITIES
FOR PEOPLE

DESIGNING CITIES FOR PEOPLE No matter how you look at cities, people are always at the center. For that reason, we believe that human experience is...

Urban Strategies for Coastal Resilience
RESEARCH

Urban Strategies for Coastal Resilience

Addressing sea level rise and major storms threats in vulnerable cities.

Micromobility, Third Lanes, and Tomorrow’s Streetscapes
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Micromobility, Third Lanes, and Tomorrow’s Streetscapes

From scooters to e-bikes, new modes of mobility are starting to reshape our streets.

Sizing Up the Future of Airports
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Sizing Up the Future of Airports

Airports big and small are welcoming travelers with terminals that reflect their locale.

Smart Cities Should Be Human Cities
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Smart Cities Should Be Human Cities

A layer of technology isn’t what makes a city “smart.” The tech must be used for purpose — seeking to bring the living, breathing, urban citizen a...

Academic Incubators Are Seeding a New Wave of Innovation
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Academic Incubators Are Seeding a New Wave of Innovation

Academic incubators are becoming engines for new economies, knowledge networks, and R&D.

The Water Is Rising
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

The Water Is Rising

With thoughtful resilience strategies, coastal cities can be part of the solution to deal with climate change.

Designing the Cities of the Future
DESIGN UPDATE

Designing the Cities of the Future

Modern cities can be built on time-honored principles and shaped by regional culture and local values, as demonstrated at Msheireb Downtown Doha.

More than a Mall, a ‘Retail City’
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

More than a Mall, a ‘Retail City’

The Avenues adds new experiences to a regional shopping destination.

Dialogue 32: LIFESTYLE AND THE FUTURE OF CITIES
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 32: LIFESTYLE
AND THE FUTURE
OF CITIES

In this issue of Dialogue, we focus on the lifestyle sector and explore the role of convergence, experience, and placemaking in reshaping cities...

How Authenticity and Locality Shaped The Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

How Authenticity and Locality Shaped The Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya

The Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya brings a new level of luxury to Kuwait City’s skyline, yet it has a distinctly Kuwaiti feel.

Hospitality with a Human Touch
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Hospitality with a Human Touch

Hotels are embracing authenticity, curation, and personalization to attract guests.

Hacking the Department Store
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Hacking the Department Store

Owain Roberts, a Design Director at Gensler’s London office, talks us through a vision for the near future.

Retail: Any Place, Any Time
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Retail: Any Place, Any Time

The future store will become a multifaceted destination that’s as flexible as its online counterpart.

Spotlight: The Nest Is London’s Hottest Coworking Hub
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Spotlight: The Nest Is London’s Hottest Coworking Hub

The Nest is a bespoke, creative coworking space and community hub designed to bring the London's creative professionals and small production...

Dialogue 31: WORK ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 31: WORK
ONE SIZE DOES
NOT FIT ALL

By optimizing human potential, the most sought-after workplaces will attract talent, stimulate innovation, and yield the most successful business...

Are Law Firms Ready to Work Remotely?
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Are Law Firms Ready to Work Remotely?

The legal industry and most other industries are reshaping their workplaces. The most innovative of the bunch are taking less space and collaborating...

U.K. Workplace Survey 2016
RESEARCH

U.K. Workplace Survey 2016

The divide between the “haves and have nots” has grown exponentially in recent years. Can design help to resolve workplace inequalities?

Retail & Social Media
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Retail & Social Media

The retail/virtual way people live is prompting a revolution in the retail experience.

Climate Change
PUBLICATION

Climate Change

The design of the built environment plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Gensler signed the landmark Paris Pledge at COP21, to mark our...

Designing Vibrant Communities
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Designing Vibrant Communities

Vibrant communities are the building blocks of our fast-paced, increasingly urban world. To help cities thrive, these communities must be connected...

In the Mix
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

In the Mix

Work was a silo, but now we stack, embed, and overlay it with the rest of life to create great synergies and adjacencies. Welcome the newly...

Under the Hood: Office Buildings and Headquarters
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Under the Hood: Office Buildings and Headquarters

The pressures that drive workplace change, especially the need to accommodate more people in less space, have a direct impact on the buildings and...

Roundtable: Work in 2025
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Roundtable: Work in 2025

How will the world of 2025 impact work and the workplace? Four experts in demographics, economics, transportation, and technology share what they...

Education Gets Its Game On
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Education Gets Its Game On

From middle schools to universities, the push is on to speed up learning and spark people’s creativity. Tech figures heavily in this, but place is...

World of Leisure: The Middle East + Europe
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

World of Leisure: The Middle East + Europe

Many perspectives shape leisure in the region. But there’s common ground in customers’ desire for a rich mix of experiences.

Hackney Calling
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Hackney Calling

London’s Hackney borough is home to a thriving tech community. A Gensler-designed pop-up put the start-up scene’s spirit on full display at SXSW...

Work and the Metropolis
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Work and the Metropolis

Four world cities, separated by oceans and continents, have much in common, yet are uniquely themselves. Each has patterns of movement, development...

Re-Worked
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Re-Worked

Two recent Gensler research initiatives have harnessed the crowdsourced power of multiple cultural, geographic, and practice-area perspectives on the...

Real Estate’s Global Viewpoint
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Real Estate’s Global Viewpoint

How do large companies manage their real estate assets to support an international workforce? Three CRE leaders in the U.S., U.K., and China discuss...

Street Theater
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Street Theater

The Ferrari Store grabs the attention of passersby with a storefront installation that evokes the adrenaline rush of driving a powerful sports cars.

The 2008 U.S. & U.K. Workplace Surveys
RESEARCH

The 2008 U.S. & U.K. Workplace Surveys

Do top-performing companies work differently? Successful companies provide workplaces that value and support all activities critical to knowledge...

The 2005 U.K. Workplace Survey
RESEARCH

The 2005 U.K. Workplace Survey

Are poorly designed offices eroding productivity? Over half of UK workers don’t believe their office is designed to support their work or their...