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Gensler Recognized on Fast Company’s 2024 World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies
The award recognized the firm as the #1 most innovative company in the Urban Development and Real Estate category and #6 overall.
March 19, 2024
Gensler, One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, Devised an Office-to-Residential Conversion Algorithm
Gensler Building Transformation Leader Steven Paynter explained how the algorithm enables the firm to evaluate 150 aspects of a building’s layout and design to expedite the assessment process.
March 19, 2024
The Top Mistake Companies Are Making When Designing the Workplace
CNBC featured Gensler Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins in a segment about the importance of companies designing the modern workplace to support what people actually want from the office.
March 06, 2024
Google Repurposed a 1930s Train Station for Its “Fancy, New Office” With Interiors Designed by Gensler
Co-Managing Director Carlos M. Martínez Flórez discussed why “the office is no longer just a machine of efficiency” but “a place that encourages people to connect.”
March 05, 2024
Forbes Chatted With Co-CEOs Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein About Gensler’s Co-CEO Model
Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein shared the benefits of having an “unconventional leadership model” that helps teams better navigate today’s complex business landscape.
March 02, 2024
The Wall Street Journal Took a Video Tour of NVIDIA’s Campus With Gensler Principal Hao Ko
The two focal buildings, connected by an outdoor park, feature triangle motifs, biophilic elements, and active spaces designed to foster collaboration and maximize efficiency.
March 01, 2024
Google’s New Workspace Design at St. John’s Terminal is Authentically New York
Co-Managing Director Carlos Martínez shared the inspiration behind the biophilic interiors, mentioning the city’s parks as its most popular third spaces and “…the fact that the building needed to have visual porosity.”
March 01, 2024
How Gensler Is Pioneering Best Practices for Making the Built Environment Healthier and More Sustainable
GreenBiz spoke with Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about the firm’s Cities Climate Challenge, Gensler Product Sustainability Standards, and “Design for a Radically Changing World.”
February 28, 2024
JPMorgan Chase Commits to Chicago’s Loop with Chase Tower Renovation
Gensler’s Eric Gannon noted the design “reflects the needs of the modern workforce, reconsidering first impressions, points of connection, and amenities – an opportunity to transcend the ordinary and rediscover the potential of the tower.”
February 26, 2024
Curbed Featured the Recently Revealed Google’s St. John’s Terminal in NYC
Architecture critic Justin Davidson noted that “Gensler has designed an indoor city with looping streets, unexpected plazas, and rooms for every work style, from the conference-table meeting to the slouch-and-hang.”
February 26, 2024
How Gensler’s Leaders Are Tackling New Global Challenges
Fast Company spoke with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about their new book, delving into the pressing global forces that are changing the responsibility of designers, how Gensler’s scale can help address big challenges, and the power of co-leadership.
February 24, 2024
HUD Awarded Gensler Funding To Study the Impact of Office Conversions at Scale
HUD announced it awarded Gensler funding to study six major cities to understand the impact of office conversions at scale, including how they can address the housing crisis and create vibrancy in our cities.
February 23, 2024
The Rising Demand for Sustainable Interior Materials
Gensler’s Product Sustainability Standards creates “a solution that demonstrates how one company can make a difference with sustainable design.”
February 15, 2024
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Hosted an On-Air Segment With Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins
Gensler’s Global Co-Chairs discussed their new book, “Design for a Radically Changing World,” and the importance of shaping cities for resilience and equity.
February 14, 2024
How Retail Design Emerged From the Pandemic More Engaging and Effective
Fast Company interviewed Gensler Retail & Consumer Experience Leader Lara Marrero about why it all “comes down to the PHD — the physical, the human, and the digital.”
February 14, 2024
10 Reasons Why Designers Can Be Leaders Who Make a Difference
Fast Company excerpted 10 big ideas for how designers can influence social and racial justice featured in “Design for a Radically Changing World,” a new book by Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins.
February 13, 2024
Forbes Recognized Gensler on Its List of America’s Best Large Employers for 2024
The annual ranking is based on an independent survey of over 170,000 U.S. employees at companies across all industry sectors employing at least 5,000 U.S. workers.
February 13, 2024
Combatting the Crisis Multiplier Through Design
NPR’s Science Friday hosted a conversation with Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about their new book and how design can help communities adapt to global crises and develop innovative solutions to address climate change.
February 09, 2024
Francis House, Edelman’s Gensler-Designed Office in London, Combines Flexibility, Colour, Warmth, and Rawness
Wallpaper spotlighted Edelman’s new workplace inside a reinvented 1900s warehouse that befits the 21st century. Gensler’s Carlos Posada called it “the destination that embodies all the attributes of a workplace of the future.”
February 08, 2024
How Companies Are Prepping for California’s New Climate Emissions Law
Worklife noted how “Gensler has long been at the forefront of helping design sustainable workplaces” in reference to Gensler’s Product Sustainability Standards.
February 07, 2024
CNN Explored the Importance of Efficient Restroom Design in Stadiums Ahead of the Super Bowl
Jonathan Emmett explained how long bathroom lines can be a “friction point,” which is why designers and architects “want to get as many of the amenities, whether it’s for restrooms or concessions, as close to the user as possible.”
February 03, 2024
Pearl House Marks the Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion in NYC
Spectrum News NY1 spotlighted Pearl House, featuring interviews with Gensler Principal Robert Fuller and Richard Coles, Founder of the Vanbarton Group. Watch the video.
January 30, 2024
Bloomberg Featured Gensler’s Plans To Reimagine the Fleet Street Quarter
Gensler Cities & Urban Design Leader Ian Mulcahey discussed the opportunity to evolve beyond the area’s origins as the former home of the British newspaper industry.
January 22, 2024
gb&d Spotlighted Gensler’s 1229 W Concord Life Sciences Building in Chicago’s Lincoln Yards
Gensler Principals Lori Mukoyama and Michael Townsend used their backgrounds in lifestyle projects to create bright, airy interiors that feel more like home and create “a continuation from outdoors.”
January 22, 2024
Reboot Chronicles Featured a Podcast With Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein and Julia Simet
Goldstein and Simet discussed how they are redesigning the future of work through physical and digital environments, how spaces should adapt to our evolving needs, and how to transform offices into destinations.
January 20, 2024
Gensler’s New San Francisco Office Represents the City’s Resurgence, the Future of Work, and a Focus on Carbon Reduction
Managing Directors Randy Howder and Hao Ko explain how being at the office has helped make workers more productive, by boosting moods and reinforcing team culture.
January 18, 2024
Why Workplace Privacy Has Never Been More Important
Janet Pogue McLaurin shared how many companies have doubled their private spaces. In turn, offices are becoming “quiet zones,” which can mean “less eavesdropping, less gossiping, less camaraderie and less fun.”
January 16, 2024
Gensler Launches Its Product Sustainability Standards
Sustainability directors Mallory Taub and David Briefel authored the sustainability requirements after consulting internally and with manufacturers across the product categories.
January 10, 2024
Interior Design Spotlighted the Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital, Children’s Pavilion, and Headquarters
Balancing a sense of calm with playful details, Gensler’s interior design for three buildings of Acibadem Healthcare Group’s Istanbul campus was recognized as a 2023 Best of Year winner in the Healthcare category.
January 08, 2024
The Value of the Office in Supporting Deep Focus Work
Fortune highlighted Gensler’s Work, Life, and the Workplace report takeaways. Janet Pogue McLaurin discussed why workers say they need to work in the office most days to maximize productivity.
January 06, 2024
Why People Say They Want To Return to the Office
Gensler’s survey of 14,000 workers revealed “a surprising evolution” in preferences as many “people find they are more productive at the office,” says Elizabeth Brink.
January 04, 2024
Three Gensler-Designed Offices Featured on Office Snapshots’ Top 25 Most Popular Offices of 2023
Office Snapshots included Pinterest’s office in Toronto, Gensler’s redesigned Seattle office, and the Boston Celtics’ headquarters.
January 03, 2024
ZAWYA Interviewed Gensler’s Andy Cohen at COP28 in Dubai
Cohen discussed reshaping cities with net zero buildings, designing 20-minute cities, and how Gensler is converting older office buildings into housing and various other uses.
January 03, 2024
Big Ideas Designers Should Embrace in 2024
Fast Company shared 8 big ideas for 2024, including equity-focused growth. Gensler Principal Andre Brumfield noted the importance of balancing issues of equity with urban revitalization and economic growth.
January 02, 2024
How Real Estate Activity on San Francisco’s Montgomery Street Could Signal Downtown Revival
The New York Times featured Gensler’s relocation of its San Francisco office. Gensler designed “not only the perfect office for themselves, but what they hoped would serve as a prototype.”
December 28, 2023
Key Themes from Gensler’s Design Forecast 2024
Design Forecast trends include redefining the workplace, the future of cities as work-live-play destinations, a shift toward ageless communities, and opportunities spurred by AI.
December 25, 2023
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
The Rise in Demand for More Private and Quiet Spaces for Workers in the Office
Janet Pogue McLaurin discussed the importance of quiet spaces, including cubicles, phone booths, and libraries, following “a drop in effectiveness because of noise interruptions, disruptions, and a general lack of privacy.”
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
Interior Design Profiled Carlos M. Martínez Flórez, 2023 Interior Design Hall of Fame Inductee
Carlos M. Martínez Flórez, Co-Managing Director of Gensler New York, discussed his design journey and significant projects he’s designed throughout his Gensler career.
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-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins on Leading the Firm Through Change
Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast interviewed then 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The 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
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
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
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