LEADING
THE INDUSTRY THROUGH CHANGE
THE INDUSTRY THROUGH CHANGE
Gensler Austin
We Use Design to Create a Better World
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 7,000 professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 29 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. We are guided by our mission to create a better world through the power of design and believe the source of our strength is our people.
The Source of Our Strength Is Our People
By leveraging our diversity of ideas, our research and innovation, our shared values, and our One-Firm Firm culture, we are moving forward together into a new era defined by design. By empowering our people and working seamlessly as an interconnected firm, we’re able to make the greatest impact for our communities as we continue to tackle the world’s challenges.
Gensler London
GENSLER VOICES
Gensler Voices: Mohammed Mushaikh on Perseverance in Pursuit of Your Goals
We asked Mohammed Mushaikh, a designer in Gensler’s Riyadh office, to reflect on how architecture and design can drive equitability and inclusivity in our communities.
Gensler Voices: Lina Ayala on the Power of Mentorship in Her Career
Lina Ayala, residential practice area office leader for Gensler Sydney, chats about the role that her mentor and international opportunities have had on her career.
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 elevate the design experience.
We are a constellation of stars invigorated by our incredible diversity and global reach. Our team of more than 7,000 talented design professionals, strategists, innovators, and leaders is driven by a shared purpose to improve how people experience the places we build.
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
In 2022, Gensler was recognized as the #1 architecture firm in the world by Interior Design magazine and the #1 architecture firm in the U.S. by Architectural Record and Building Design+Construction. Last year, Fast Company recognized Gensler twice for being one of the most innovative companies and best workplaces in the world.
We Are Transforming the Built Environment for a Net Zero Future
We continue to sharpen our climate action focus with fresh research, new design capabilities, and updated priorities to meet our goal of achieving a net zero carbon portfolio by 2030. Through our Green Materials Initiative, we are also working to reshape the entire building materials supply chain to significantly reduce construction-related carbon emissions.
225 Wyman, Waltham, Mass.
Climate Action Through Design
Addressing the built environment’s impact on climate change is both a moral and business imperative. At Gensler, our goal is to make all the buildings we design net carbon zero by 2030. Explore our strategies for designing a resilient and equitable future.
300m
By 2030, Gensler will have saved 300m metric tons of CO2.
—Climate Action Through Design 2021
Our Research and Thought Leadership Spur Innovation
From exploring the future of the workplace to the evolution of cities, we’re investing in research and thought leadership to deliver data-driven insights and strategies to help our clients navigate a changing world.
NVIDIA, Santa Clara, Calif.
LATEST RESEARCH REPORTS
Mexico Workplace Survey 2022
We surveyed office workers in Mexico to understand how they are using the office now and their ideal workplace of the future. As they return, employees want scheduled, purposeful interactions.
Encuesta de Espacios de Trabajo – México 2022
Los profesionales de oficina en México pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo trabajando en equipo. En este regreso a la oficina, el énfasis está en las interacciones intencionales y programadas.
Canada Workplace Survey 2022
We surveyed Canadian office workers to understand their preferred mix of experiences in the office to get work done.
700k
More than 700,000 employees have informed millions of key data points captured by the Gensler Research Institute.
The Gensler Research Institute is a network of researchers committed to developing a deeper understanding of the connection between design, business, and the human experience. Supported by a combination of research grants and external partnerships, we capture insights to identify how design can address issues of global wellness, climate change, and social equity as we build a more resilient future together.
We Want to Be the Example for a More Diverse and Inclusive World
Gensler is committed to driving change across the design industry, our client relationships, and the cities where we live, work, and play. We are dedicated to leading this change by starting from within.
NOMA Project Pipeline, Chicago
Gensler Chicago volunteer mentors participated in Project Pipeline’s summer camp — presenting architecture and design career opportunities to students in underserved communities.
Photography: Kai Brown
Photography: Kai Brown
GENSLER’S GLOBAL WORKFORCE
87
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
101
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1000+
UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED
53
OFFICES
10
REGIONS
54.9%
FEMALE
.2%
NON-BINARY
44.9%
MALE
Two years since we launched our Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to evolve our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, taking on an ever more localized approach in each of our communities. From partnering with our clients in designing equitable spaces, to creating opportunities in our industry for diverse talent, we have made measurable progress on all fronts and continue to take action to create purposeful, inclusive, and resilient spaces for everyone.
We’re Committed to Enriching Our Communities
As stewards of our local communities, we are keenly focused on how we can design impactful, meaningful projects that benefit the people who live in them. Across every Gensler office around the world, our people donate their time, skills, and passion to their communities through volunteer service and pro bono and low bono work. We believe that when we put people first, we make the world a better place.
We Grow Our Firm by Growing Our People
Gensler’s entrepreneurial culture empowers people to pursue their passions, learn new skills, take on greater responsibility, and do the best work of their careers.
We Support the Education of Emerging Design Talent
Over the past year alone, our scholarship programs have awarded nearly $200,000 through the Brinkmann Scholarship, the Rising Black Designers Scholarship, and the Diversity in Design Bursary program.
We Support the Education of Emerging Design Talent
Over the past year alone, our scholarship programs have awarded nearly $200,000 through the Brinkmann Scholarship, the Rising Black Designers Scholarship, and the Diversity in Design Bursary program.
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