Design Forecast 2026
6 Trends Shaping Design in 2026
Discover the most important and actionable themes shaping design in 2026, based on over 100 trends across 33 industries around the world.
Blog
The Top 10 Things Employees Value Inside and Beyond the Office
Two decades of research reveal what workers need to do their best work.
Press Release
Gensler’s 2026 Global Workplace Survey Finds Workers Who Use AI Most Are Also the Most Connected to Their Teams
New global workplace research finds that AI’s biggest users are also its most collaborative — and reveals what the office needs to become.
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Barron
Barron’s Andy Serwer Hosted a Conversation With Gensler Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink on the “20-Minute City”
Gensler Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink discuss the firm's work on Nvidia's headquarters, how AI can enhance design, and the importance of the 20-minute city.
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The Future of Airport Modernization Starts with Experience
How smart experience design is reshaping the airport passenger journey.
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KOLO-TV
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Breaks Ground on $650 Million Concourse Expansion
The Gensler-designed project will nearly double the size of the existing concourse space, drawing inspiration from the region’s Sierra Nevada mountains and high desert landscapes.
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Designing Women’s Sports Facilities for New Fans and Sponsors
Gensler Sports designers explain how women’s sports facilities are evolving to serve new audiences and opportunities.
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NBC Chicago
NBC Chicago Features the Groundbreaking of Chicago Fire FC’s New $750 Million Stadium in The 78
The Gensler-designed Chicago Fire FC stadium is “reshaping the future of soccer in Chicago” and is “one of the most ambitious stadium projects in Major League Soccer history.”
Press Release
Gensler Expands Sports & Entertainment Leadership, Strengthening Presence Across Asia Pacific & Middle East
Elliott Pears steps into a new role, driving the next chapter of sports and entertainment design across the APME region.
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The Sports Business Journal
Gensler Creates a Standout ‘VVIP Experience’ at The Lexus Vaults at Capital One Arena
The Sports Business Journal highlighted how the Gensler-designed Vaults ‘blend behind-the-scenes exclusivity with front-row access,’ naming it one of the most impressive exclusive experiences in sports across the country.
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Designing Soccer Training Centers for Peak Performance
Athlete-centered, data-rich performance campuses redefine excellence in the world’s game.
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How Mexico’s Logistics Revolution Is Reshaping Its Cities
No longer invisible infrastructure, Mexico’s logistics network plays a critical role in reshaping the urban experience.
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Urban Land Magazine
Urban Land Magazine Shares Insights From Gensler’s Andre Brumfield on the Future of Urban Development
Citing Gensler’s Design Forecast trends, Brumfield says, “successful development increasingly depends on early collaboration and design excellence tied to measurable performance and shared outcomes across public and private sectors.”
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India’s Airport Cities: A Prototype for the Next Generation of Urban Development
How airport-adjacent developments are becoming a new prototype for Indian cities.
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People Magazine
People Magazine Spotlighted the “World’s Most Beautiful Airport” — the Gensler-Designed San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1
SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was awarded the Prix Versailles, sets a new standard for sustainability and wellness, while celebrating the Bay Area’s distinct culture.
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Curbed
Bonham’s New U.S. Headquarters Opens in New York City
Gensler’s design merged contemporary interiors with nods to the historic Steinway Hall’s musical legacy. “Nothing is on the nose, but there is this echo of performance,” says Design Director Jason Carney.
Blog
Small Moves, Big Impact: Nudging Culture in Your Workplace
In behavioral economics, a nudge is any aspect of choice architecture that alters people’s behavior without removing freedom of choice. So, how can we use design to nudge employees towards mission-centeredness, health and well-being, creativity, sustainability, and consideration for others?
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The Workplace as Civic Infrastructure: How Companies Can Use Space as a Public Good
This post explores the growing shift toward workplaces that function as community spaces, examining why organizations are opening their doors and how design enables this evolution.
Blog
Rethinking Residential Unit Design: Lessons from Office-to-Residential Conversions
Strategic unit design creates better living experiences for residents and better performance outcomes for developers.
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Trends to Watch: What’s Next for Hotels and Hospitality
Gensler’s Hospitality leaders take a closer look at the trends shaping the future of hotels, branded residences, and resorts.
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NEXT NEXT: Redefining Science Work for the AI and Machine Era
Our new concept looks at how AI and automation are redefining the science workplace and reshaping the future of labs.
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Why 2026 Demands Designing for Uncertainty
The most resilient companies create environments for continuous adaptation amid ongoing transformation.
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HR Voices
HR Voices Interviews Gensler Co-CHRO Michael Bozdiner About People-First Culture, Co-Leadership, and AI in HR
The HR Voices podcast interviewed Co-CHRO Michael Bozdiner, sharing insights on co-leading HR at Gensler, building strengths-based teams, and designing a culture that drives performance and retention.
Blog
Test, Don’t Guess: A New Approach for Healthcare Design
Healthcare leaders are modeling multiple futures before breaking ground — shifting from fixed bets to flexible strategies.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 & Roadways
San Diego, California
The new San Diego Terminal 1 & Roadways project is a progressive design-build effort between Gensler and Turner-Flatiron designed to enhance the SDIA campus...
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, New Concourses
Reno, Nevada
Two new concourses will fundamentally transform Reno-Tahoe International Airport, replacing 1980s-era infrastructure with 24 new gates, all-electric systems, and a design inspired by the Sierra Nevada and high-desert landscapes.
Star Alliance Lounge at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris, France
The Star Alliance Lounge at Charles de Gaulle Airport evokes Paris’ unique charm, creating a layered experience to be discovered time and time again.
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