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The Future of Healthcare Is Anchored in Its Communities
Community health hubs will play a vital role within an integrated ecosystem of health and care.
January 17, 2025
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3 Ways Gensler Is Designing for a Zero-Carbon Future
The most successful buildings of the future will contribute to the well-being of the environment while bringing their carbon emissions to zero.
January 16, 2025
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Why Quality in Commercial Office Space Hinges on Workplace Experience
Demand is surging for premium office environments that deliver an effective workplace and a great work experience.
January 14, 2025
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Designing a Community-Based Workplace for Valley Bank
Gensler partnered with SJP Properties and Valley Bank to envision both the base building and a community-driven workplace interior for Valley’s employees.
January 13, 2025
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Avoiding Fear-Based Decision-Making to Foster Positive In-Store Retail Experiences
How deliberate design decisions can boost brand recognition and connect with customers.
January 10, 2025
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Removing Behavioral Health Stigmas Through Elevated, Strategic Design
We designed a revolutionary new kind of emergency facility to break down social and systemic barriers surrounding behavioral health care.
January 09, 2025
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The Future of Energy: How Small Modular Reactors Are Changing the Game
As the global demand for energy soars, small modular reactors are emerging as a key player in the race to meet this need with clean, efficient power.
January 08, 2025
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How Gaming Can Transform Activation and Transition Planning for New Healthcare Campuses
A gamified approach to training can help educate and engage staff when transitioning to new healthcare facilities.
January 08, 2025
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How AI and Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Future of Labs
From AI and machine learning to quantum computing, we explore how technological advancements are redefining how scientists work.
January 07, 2025
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Bringing Spaces to Life: The Integral Role of Service Design in the Design Process
Service design acts as a bridge that connects the physical design of a space with the user-centric experiences within it.
January 07, 2025
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When It Comes to Workplace Design, Beauty Drives Performance
Beauty plays a crucial role in driving workplace performance, going beyond mere aesthetics to shape overall functionality and impact the employee experience.
January 06, 2025
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A Field Guide to Authentic Amenities
To create authentic amenities that workers truly want, designers and companies should think outside the box.
December 19, 2024
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The Campus as a Catalyst: Combining Student Needs With Institutional Goals
Here are some key strategies for differentiating a university campus, improving retention, and reimagining underutilized spaces to optimize real estate.
December 17, 2024
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A New Approach to London’s Dated Offices
To revitalise London’s dated office building stock, we must make these environments relevant and capable of attracting the best tenants and talent.
December 16, 2024
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Workplace as a Service: A Thought Experiment in Office Evolution
The concept of Workplace as a Service challenges traditional notions about work environments. Will this new design perspective help the office remain relevant?
December 12, 2024
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Trends to Watch: The Future of Entertainment in the Built Environment
Gensler’s Entertainment leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of entertainment, from immersive experiences to entertainment districts.
December 11, 2024
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Trends to Watch: The Future of Cities Relies on Multiuse Districts
Gensler’s Mixed Use & Retail Centers leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of cities and multiuse districts.
December 10, 2024
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Mobility and Transportation
Gensler’s mobility and transportation leaders discuss the biggest trends shaping the industry, from micromobility to electrification.
December 10, 2024
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Trends to Watch: Building City Identities to Become Destination Brands
How can brand positioning and a compelling narrative help cities create global destinations and build strong brand advocates?
December 06, 2024
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Trends Shaping the Industrial Market in Latin America
We explore some of the key trends, innovation, and strategic design shaping the industrial sector in the region.
December 05, 2024
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Design for Laboratory Resilience: A Compliance Approach to Climate Risk Assessment
Innovative sustainable design of laboratory buildings must factor in risk of regional natural disasters and affected communities.
November 22, 2024
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The Secret to Paris 2024’s Olympic Success? Reuse, Temporality, and Legacy
How an innovative, sustainable, and cleverly timed approach helped Paris avert the pitfalls many cities face when hosting the Olympic Games.
November 22, 2024
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The Urgent Need for Adaptation and Resilience Being Addressed at COP 16 and COP 29
International conventions such as COP 29 and COP 16 underscore the need for global accord to address challenges ranging from biodiversity preservation to climate financing.
November 18, 2024
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How Communities Can Benefit From Mixed-Use Data Center Integration
As suburban communities restrict new data centers, innovative master planning development is challenged with integrating critical facilities into mixed-use settings.
November 13, 2024
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Designing for the Future of Theater and Immersive Entertainment
Our Media and Entertainment leaders discuss what’s next for immersive theater and performing arts venues.
November 12, 2024
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Climate Resilience in the Latin American Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities
To mitigate the effects of climate change in the region, we must adapt cities, strengthen infrastructure, and protect vulnerable communities.
November 12, 2024
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Office-to-Residential Conversions: What Boston Can Learn From New York’s Momentum
New York City’s conversion success story offers valuable lessons for Boston as it seeks to address its own housing shortage amid a surplus of office space.
November 11, 2024
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Realizing Virsona’s Vision for Interactive, Community-Driven Gaming Spaces
Gensler and social gaming startup Virsona discuss the opportunity to create in-person communal spaces for one of the country’s most popular pastimes: video games.
November 11, 2024
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How Immersive Food and Beverage Experiences Are Redefining Hospitality
Food and beverage spaces have unique potential as experiential destinations that authentically convene community in a way that is familiar, universal, and transformative.
November 06, 2024
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Trends Shaping the Future of Retail in Latin America
Embracing cultural identity, technology, and sustainability is key to engaging consumers in the region.
November 04, 2024
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Reimagining Digital as an Enhanced Building Material
As technology becomes more invisible, we are merging physical and digital experiences to redefine how digital is considered in the built environment.
November 04, 2024
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The Powerful Influence of Experience Design in Transforming Retail
The intersection of retail and experience design yields curated atmospheres that foster community connection and strengthen brand loyalty.
November 01, 2024
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Redefining the Workplace for a New Era of Productivity and Engagement
This new era of work is not about obligation but about crafting a compelling experience that draws people in and encourages them to grow personally and professionally.
October 30, 2024
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10 Workplace Trends for 2025: What’s In and What’s Out?
The workplace is evolving beyond a collection of experiences and becoming a space designed to foster intentional transformations.
October 30, 2024
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What Two Mixed-Use Districts Reveal About Successful Retail and Placemaking
Lessons from two mixed-use destinations in Texas reinforce the value of adaptability and careful placemaking for large, retail-centered developments.
October 29, 2024
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How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts studied building typologies in three cities to better understand the potential in this unique office-to-residential conversion model.
October 22, 2024
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Face-to-Face Work and Aging Building Stock – How Can We Make Sense of French Workers’ Contradictory Attitude Towards Their Office?
There is an inextricable paradox in the attitude of French workers towards their workspaces.
October 17, 2024
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4 Considerations for Implementing a Better Self-Checkout Experience
When done right, self-checkout can improve efficiency without sacrificing experience.
October 16, 2024
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Designing Workplaces to Strengthen Connection and Combat Loneliness
The workplace plays a key role in fighting against the growing loneliness epidemic.
October 15, 2024
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How Your Workplace Can Supercharge Performance
What workplaces can learn from the gym and the football pitch about creating environments that inspire workers to stretch, develop, and achieve.
October 10, 2024
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The Evolution of Sports Venue Brand Integration: From Simple to Sophisticated
The new landscape of brand in sports is more sophisticated than ever.
October 09, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Ariadna Hernandez on Design's Greatest Strength
Ariadna Hernandez, a designer for Gensler Washington, D.C., shares how design can improve lives from multiple angles.
October 09, 2024
Architects Must Design for a New Age
For the first time in the history of our profession, architects are now outliving their buildings. How can we design with impact and keep up with the rapid speed of change?
October 08, 2024
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Smart Design for Smart Manufacturing: Five Ways Manufacturing Has Evolved
In a market poised for significant growth, these markers of change present opportunities in both the near and long-term.
October 08, 2024
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Emerging Trends in Climate Action From Climate Week NYC
Signals that the climate dialogue is evolving to meet the urgent need for impact at scale.
October 03, 2024
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Using Narrative Design and Local Context to Create Authentic and Memorable Hospitality Experiences
Gensler's global leaders for Hospitality and Experience Design discuss the intersection of these two industries and their process for creating memorable destinations.
October 02, 2024
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A Story of Transformation: Hyatt’s Unique Blend of Community and Hospitality
Strategies for repositioning an aging hotel ground floor into a community destination.
October 01, 2024
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What Spa and Wellness Spaces Can Teach Us About Transforming Behavior
Luxury hospitality and spa experiences are leading the charge in changing how we experience and interact with technology.
October 01, 2024
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The Perpetual Asset: Design for an Evolving Market
What if we could diversify a real estate portfolio with just one building?
September 25, 2024
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Expanding New Frontiers: Redefining Hospitality in Latin America
From personalizing experiences to deepening cultural immersion, here’s how hospitality is evolving in LATAM.
September 25, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Cristina Ziegler McCoig on Communities and Design
Cristina Ziegler McCoig, a designer for Gensler San Antonio, shares how a focus on local aligns with universal design principles.
September 25, 2024
Why Low-Carbon, Healthy Materials Are an Imperative for the Building Industry
Gensler’s updated Product Sustainability Standards aim to reduce the environmental impact of the building material supply chain, while driving industry change.
September 24, 2024
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Gensler’s D.C. Office Expansion, Renovation, and a Groundbreaking New Way to Break Down Broadloom Carpet
An office expansion pushes ideals around material reuse in a circular economy, sustainability, and workplace design.
September 23, 2024
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Quantity and Quality: Leveraging Office-to-Senior Living Conversions to Increase Capacity and Lifelong Well-being
Office-to-residential conversions have helped reduce vacancy rates and unlock housing. It’s time to repurpose the solution to meet the growing demand for senior living.
September 23, 2024
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Four Big Takeaways From Gensler’s New Global Climate Action Survey
What is the state of climate change perceptions in 2024?
September 18, 2024
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Regional Revitalization: Designing for Impact in the Middle East
Tim Martin, Managing Director, Gensler Middle East, discusses designing for the region’s revitalization opportunity.
September 17, 2024
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The Shift to Extremes: Rethinking Office Design
Modern offices are increasingly designed with extremes in mind, featuring specialized spaces for both hyper-focus and hyper-collaboration.
September 13, 2024
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The Future of D.C. as the Capital of Creativity
A conversation on the shifts and opportunities that could transform our nation’s capital and redefine its role on the global stage.
September 12, 2024
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Five Benefits of Leaning into Brand Identity and Culture for Office Design
Learn how Synopsys’ new workplace drives productivity and connectivity.
September 12, 2024
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The “Mental Load” and Its Effect on Athlete Performance
We can help reduce athletes’ mental load by including specific amenities in training facilities and giving them the space and time to focus on being at the top of their game.
September 12, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Francesca Alchanati on The Profound Impact of Design
Francesca Alchanati , a designer for Gensler Washington, D.C., shares how design can help spaces be inclusive for all.
September 12, 2024
Beyond The Kiosk: Designing Digital Experiences for the Urban Streetscape
Gensler's leaders of Cities & Urban Design and Digital Experience Design discuss how technology can play a role in shaping our experiences of the city.
September 11, 2024
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Designing Safe, Walkable Cities for Future Generations of Children
Thoughtful urban design can transform cities into vibrant, inclusive spaces where children can thrive, connect, and grow.
September 11, 2024
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How Large, Adaptable Multi-Purpose and Event Spaces Are Transforming the Financial Services Workplace
Major financial institutions are incorporating large, multi-purpose event spaces into their new office designs — even in cities where square footage comes at a premium.
September 05, 2024
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How to Create a Multigenerational Workplace
Here are six strategies organizations can use to cultivate environments where individuals of all ages feel valued, engaged, and empowered.
September 05, 2024
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Bringing Community to the Community Center
In Houston, Gensler helped reimagine the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center as a place that celebrates the Jewish community in every moment.
September 04, 2024
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Imagining a Smart Recycling Reward System That Transforms the Way We Look at Trash
By transforming recycling into a rewarding, interactive process, we can inspire collective action to revolutionise waste management.
September 04, 2024
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Beyond the Screen: Exploring the World of Museums and Experiential Technology
Digital experiences in museums, exhibits, and other interpretive spaces go beyond the screen for dynamic and memorable storytelling.
September 03, 2024
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Creating a Range of Entry Points to Engage New Museums Audiences
Our Culture & Museums and Entertainment and Experience Design leaders to discuss what’s next for museums and cultural spaces.
September 03, 2024
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The Evolution of the Museum
Unlike the institutions of the past, modern museums can flourish and differentiate themselves by being more forward-looking, community-driven, dynamic, and engaging.
September 03, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Meredith Flanagan on Life at Gensler Beyond Design
Meredith Flanagan, a workplace experience manager for Gensler Washington, D.C., shares her perspective creating experiences for her Gensler office.
August 29, 2024
Conversions for Healthcare: 10 Takeaways for the Future
As healthcare systems shift to a new model of distributed care, adaptive reuse of older buildings will be an important strategy to sustainably achieve their goals.
August 27, 2024
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Creating Inclusive Spaces by Designing for Neurodiversity
Designing for neurodiversity is an essential evolution in our drive to craft inclusive environments that support productivity, well-being, and employee satisfaction.
August 22, 2024
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The Impact of Inclusive Design on Children’s Health and Happiness
By using inclusive design strategies in city and urban planning, we can build spaces that allow children to flourish, learn, play, and grow.
August 21, 2024
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Uncovering Growth: Wellness Real Estate Across the Market
An increased emphasis on physical, emotional, and social health has had a significant impact on the goods, services, and spaces that support peoples’ overall well-being.
August 21, 2024
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Insights Into the Pandemic’s Impact on Student Well-Being
Our research explores how the shift out of the pandemic is impacting student relationships, motivation, and emotional well-being.
August 21, 2024
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6 Solutions for Designing a More Inclusive Workplace
In today’s changing work landscape, it’s critical to design environments where everyone feels safe, supported, and welcome.
August 16, 2024
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Inclusive Design for the 21st Century Library
Exploring strategies to create universally welcoming and functional libraries that cater to their communities.
August 16, 2024
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Learning on the High Street: A Vision for the Future
Addressing digital inequality is vital to improving educational outcomes and influencing future innovation, economic prospects, and societal well-being.
August 14, 2024
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Are Educators and Campus Staff Ready for an Unassigned Workplace?
In the age of hybrid work, campuses have an opportunity to explore new approaches to workspace, specifically shared and unassigned space for staff and educators.
August 13, 2024
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A New Tool Helps Organizations Maximize Their Community Impact
Gensler’s Urgency Index helps institutions make informed decisions that amplify their impact by locating in the communities that need them most.
August 13, 2024
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How Urban Design and Educational Spaces Can Combat Child Loneliness
Through thoughtful urban design, we can create inclusive, supportive environments where children can safely explore and learn outside traditional classroom settings.
August 12, 2024
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Reflecting on the Paris 2024 Olympics: A Catalyst for Urban Transformation and Sustainability
A look at how the key trends emerging from the 2024 Summer Olympics are creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for sports and urban development.
August 09, 2024
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A New Story of Design Starts in Monterrey, Mexico
With its vibrant academic scene and growing industrial and logistic businesses, Monterrey is one of the bright spots in a booming Mexican economy.
August 07, 2024
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A Future-Proofed Garage in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Near Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Alta Garage was designed with a second life in mind — one that is not limited to parking.
August 06, 2024
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How Modern Training Centers Can Shape Tomorrow’s Champions
Helping athletes achieve their best, training centers and human performance labs (HPLs) are playing more important roles than ever to support competitors.
August 05, 2024
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Why Industrial Developments Must Be Good Community Neighbors
How architects and designers can help data centers and industrial facilities become good stewards of the populations they serve.
August 02, 2024
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The Power of Trust in Experiential Design
Humans have a deep biological need for safety, and when we design for this need, it lets us also design for an experience of emotion that leads to meaningful human connection.
July 31, 2024
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Worldbuilding: Creating Transformative Experiences With Narrative Design
When narrative is leveraged as a tool for design, it helps to drive emotional connection and the sense of a shared experience.
July 31, 2024
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How the Olympics and Paralympics Can Shape Cities in New Ways
A look at the legacy, equity, and sustainability shaping the Games, and how this event can unlock a city’s future potential while showcasing it in novels ways.
July 31, 2024
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The 5 Attributes That Define an Immersive Experience
When successful, immersive experiences give people a chance to connect deeply with the present moment and with others around them.
July 30, 2024
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Conversations on the Intersection of Design and Disability Inclusion
Members of ADAPT, Gensler’s affinity group for disabled and/or neurodivergent staff share how design, and working in the industry, can be more inclusive for all.
July 30, 2024
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Data Keeps Us Going: How Data Centers Power Society
In today’s digital age, data, and data centers, have become as essential a utility as electricity or water.
July 29, 2024
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The “Five I’s” of Design
By embracing imagination, initiative, inclusion, intention, and impact, we can elevate the human experience through design.
July 26, 2024
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How Technology Is Redefining the Fan Experience at Sports and Music Venues
In this Q&A, our Digital Experience Design and Sports leaders discuss how technology is currently being used to streamline venue operations and enhance the fan experience.
July 24, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Justin Rankin on The Duty of Design
Justin Rankin, a practice area leader for Gensler Austin, shares more about habits and design impact.
July 24, 2024
Elevating the “Standing Room Only” Fan Experience in Sports Venues
In recent years, sports design focused on the premium fan experience. But how can we cater to the standing-room only crowd and make them feel part of the venue experience?
July 23, 2024
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Small Upgrades, Big Impact: How Sports Facilities Can Enhance the Fan Experience and Deliver ROI
Smaller projects within a sports facility create opportunities to keep a stadium fresh and transform fan experiences in targeted ways.
July 23, 2024
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Reimagining North Michigan Avenue: A New Era for Chicago’s High Street
Gensler’s study envisions a series of interventions to create an engaging experience on one of the world’s most iconic high streets.
July 18, 2024
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Tech Is Broadening Its Impact by Embracing Communities
To appeal to top talent, tech companies have pushed their focus beyond their workplaces to embrace their surrounding neighborhoods.
July 18, 2024
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Designing with Intention: Creating Emotional Connections Through Immersive Experiences
In this Q&A, Gensler’s global leaders of Digital Experience Design and Entertainment unpack the concept of experiential architecture and what makes an immersive experience.
July 17, 2024
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Gensler London’s Commitment to a Sustainable Workplace
New to the U.K. market, the NABERS Tenancy Certification aims to help owners and tenants measure their buildings’ environmental performance and identify areas for improvement.
July 17, 2024
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The Future of Workplace Experience Is Here: How AI Is Transforming Spaces
The advanced integration of AI into physical environments has the potential to reimagine spaces as more efficient, connective, and inspiring.
July 16, 2024
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How the Tech-Enabled Workplace Can Create Better Hybrid Experiences
How can we design workspaces that benefit everyone, regardless of whether they have a seat at the conference room table?
July 16, 2024
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The Future Is Now: How We Can Design for a Minority-Majority in the United States
Experts share key considerations for creating equitable, inclusive cities and communities before 2045.
July 15, 2024
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Be Bold Not Beige: The Power of Colour to Shape Everyday Experiences
From boosting productivity in the workplace to soothing the soul at home, colour can transform the places where we live, work, and play.
July 12, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Emilie Baltz on Community-Based Design
Emilie Baltz, a designer for Gensler New York, shares how to drive purpose in design.
July 10, 2024
Office-to-Residential Conversion: A New Value Proposition for the German Market
This adaptive reuse strategy represents a value proposition that could help the country meet housing demand and achieve decarbonisation goals.
July 02, 2024
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How Design Can Integrate Social Value Into Residential Developments
Design plays an integral role in fostering social value within residential areas.
July 02, 2024
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Maximizing Building Portfolio Value: The Crucial Role of Lease Support Services and Up-to-Date BOMA Records
Lease support services are no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity for building owners and managers to stay ahead in the competitive real estate market.
June 28, 2024
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Trends to Look for at the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
How Paris 2024 is achieving more with less, and the trends shaping the Games wide open.
June 27, 2024
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Maximising Urban Space: 3 Strategies for Solving the U.K.’s Housing Crisis
Addressing the U.K. housing shortage will require a multifaceted, strategic approach, recognising the urgent need for land to accommodate new homes and infrastructure.
June 26, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Abbey Rampy on Following Her Gut
Abbey Rampy, a designer for Gensler Charlotte, shares the best career decision she’s made.
June 26, 2024
Design as a Superpower in the Senior Living Industry
Excellent design of senior living facilities prioritizes well-being in ways that should be automatic for all types of design.
June 26, 2024
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Laying the Groundwork for Climate Preparedness
Gensler’s Resilience Preparedness Framework develops concrete actions that designers can take to address climate shifts.
June 24, 2024
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Designing the Future Workplace for a Growing Professional Services Firm
How a collaborative design partnership evolved this national accounting, tax, consulting, and business advisory firm’s workplace experience.
June 24, 2024
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Designing for Racial Equity and Inclusion
Equitable design isn’t just about building physical structures; it’s about reshaping our society to ensure a more prosperous tomorrow.
June 21, 2024
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Designing a Sustainable Hospital of the Future
By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can create a more sustainable future for healthcare.
June 21, 2024
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Navigating Federal Resources for Office-to-Residential Conversion
As building owners in the U.S. face the prospect of defaulting on office buildings, many are turning toward the federal government for a financial lifeline.
June 18, 2024
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San Francisco Is on the Brink of a Revival, Fueled by AI, Innovators, and Investors
Contrary to reports of the city’s demise, more people are feeling satisfied with their living experience.
June 18, 2024
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Luxury + Convenience: Why Branded Residences Are in Demand Across the Globe
In the residential sector, we’re seeing an increased demand for high-end, branded residences that offer hotel-style services and amenities.
June 17, 2024
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Designing With Purpose: Safe Spaces for a Growing LGBTQ+ Population
Through a multifaceted approach, we can foster inclusive environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
June 13, 2024
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Pearl House: Explore the Transformation of New York’s Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion to Date
Gensler and Vanbarton Group detail how they partnered to convert a 1970s office tower into a thriving residential community in New York’s Financial District.
June 12, 2024
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Are ‘New Towns’ the Solution to the U.K. Housing Crisis?
The U.K. is struggling to provide enough housing for its growing population. Now is the time for a more radical approach to the provision of housing.
June 10, 2024
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How Gensler’s Product Sustainability Standards Are Making an Impact in the Industry
We created the Gensler Product Sustainability standards because we believe this is one of our most substantial opportunities for accelerating industrywide impact.
June 06, 2024
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The Pandemic Hit New York Hard — But Its Recovery Has Been Swift
Despite facing significant challenges, New York City’s economic recovery showcases its resilience and durability in the face of disruption.
June 05, 2024
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The Importance of ‘Carbon Storytelling’ in Future Sustainable Architecture
‘Carbon storytelling’ will be essential for sustainable buildings of the future — here’s why.
June 05, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Jonathan Plass on How Listening Can Bring Inspiration
Jonathan Plass, a design analyst for Gensler Washington, D.C., shares his career journey in design from early influences to his favorite projects.
June 05, 2024
What’s the Recipe for Retail Success? Food
With a heightened consumer appetite for engaging social spaces, food and beverage are key ingredients for physical retail viability.
June 04, 2024
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An Innovative Solution to Confront Mexico City’s “Day Zero”
A visionary project seeks to redefine Mexico City’s relationship with water, offering a beacon of hope in the face of scarcity.
June 04, 2024
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From Mill Towns to Cities: How the Mass Timber Revolution Is Impacting People and the Planet
What if there was something the design industry could do to revitalize rural communities with access to abundant, renewable forest resources?
May 31, 2024
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Introducing the Gensler Transit-Oriented Development Opportunity Index
The Gensler Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Opportunity IndexTM is a tool for unlocking the unrealized value of existing transit stations and facilities.
May 31, 2024
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Why Singapore’s Flexi-Time Regulations Are a Step Towards Building a More Sustainable Work Culture
New government regulations are shifting to meet the evolving needs of the country’s workforce.
May 29, 2024
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Trends to Watch: How Media Workplace Priorities Have Evolved in 2024
Gensler’s latest research and project work has uncovered new ways the design of the media workplace can deliver what employees want and need in an office experience.
May 28, 2024
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Why Hospitality Must Adopt the “Leave No Trace” Mindset
By embracing “Leave No Trace” ideas, we can raise the bar on placemaking that brings people together, elevates natural and urban spaces, and preserves the Earth.
May 23, 2024
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How Public Libraries Are Building Community
The public library’s mission has changed from a simple repository to a community center, where learning experiences, cultural resources, and community interaction take place.
May 22, 2024
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Mexico City Is Reckoning With Explosive Economic Growth Alongside a Mounting Water Crisis
Despite an influx of capital and accelerated economic growth, Mexico City is grappling with a water shortage and affordability challenges.
May 22, 2024
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Equitable Public Engagement for a Changing World
Equitable outcomes begin with an equitable process, and public engagement is key.
May 21, 2024
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Singapore’s Recovery Is Challenged by High Housing Costs
Learn what Gensler’s City Pulse research reveals about how Singapore has rebounded since the pandemic.
May 16, 2024
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Want a High-Performing Workplace? Here’s What Matters Most.
Our research identifies what makes a high-performing workplace and what design factors matter most.
May 15, 2024
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How Workplaces in Tokyo Are Embracing Flexible Work
Tokyo is embracing flexible work to support a diverse workforce and companies are taking careful steps to design workplaces that meet modern expectations.
May 15, 2024
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Inclusive Product Design Should Never Exclude Style
Products that are ADA compliant are typically well-engineered, but often bulky, institutional in appearance, and emotionally dispiriting — and millwork pulls are no exception.
May 15, 2024
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The Key to a Better Workplace? Understanding How and Where People Work Today
Our global workplace research uncovers insights into how new work patterns can help design better workplaces for the future.
May 13, 2024
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Writing the Next Chapter of Sports and Entertainment in Kansas City
Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein and Studio Director Greg Brown detail the evolution of sports and entertainment design and why expanding into this market offers unmatched opportunity.
May 13, 2024
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What Can San Francisco Learn From Successful Building Conversion Programs in Other Cities?
By taking cues from other cities, San Francisco has an opportunity to make it easier to repurpose buildings, address the housing crisis, and revitalize downtown.
May 08, 2024
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What’s on the Horizon for Low-Carbon Design in the U.K.
In the last five years, the way we think about carbon in our buildings has transformed — but the biggest impacts are yet to come.
May 07, 2024
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Post-Pandemic, London Is Drawing Back People, Jobs, and Businesses
Gensler’s City Pulse Retrospective suggests that “boomerang Londoners” are returning to London for social, cultural, and career opportunities.
May 03, 2024
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What Gensler’s Education Engagement Index Reveals About the Future of Hybrid Learning
An exploration into the future of the hybrid learning experience.
May 02, 2024
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Hospitality in Las Vegas and Beyond
Gensler Hospitality leaders discuss how hospitality design is transcending beyond traditional hotels and casinos.
May 01, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Simba Mafundikwa on Continued Learning
Simba Mafundikwa, a designer for Gensler Seattle, shares how being a forever student is the key to growth.
May 01, 2024
Gensler’s City Pulse Retrospective Tracks the Complex Shifts in Urban Life
Our latest cities research reveals that despite pain points, the desirability of cities persists.
April 30, 2024
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Innovations in Mobility Design Are Paving the Way for More Resilient Cities
The way people travel in, around, and between cities affects everything from urban planning to sustainability, and design plays a key role in supporting new behaviors.
April 30, 2024
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Urban Air Mobility Is Here. Here’s How Cities Can Adapt.
Advanced air mobility is ready for launch. The next crucial step: preparing buildings and infrastructure to get this sustainable mobility solution off the ground.
April 29, 2024
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The Most Impactful Urban Infrastructure? City Streets
Gensler’s plan for Hollywood Boulevard demonstrates how rethinking city streets can revitalize cities, create healthy communities, and support sustainable mobility.
April 29, 2024
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Beyond the Property Line: How to Design a Sustainable Material Supply Chain
We have a tremendous opportunity to think beyond the property line and holistically address impacts from the interconnected, global system of building materials.
April 25, 2024
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Invisible Cities: Mitigating the Bird Strike Problem
With proper research and active measures, we can help solve the bird strike problem and benefit ecosystems across the globe.
April 25, 2024
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Using Design to Bring Hope
As design professionals, how do we incorporate positive and equitable impacts into our design? How can we use the power of design to change lives and heal communities?
April 24, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Shirin Masoudi on Her Design Inspiration
Shirin Masoudi, a designer for Gensler Seattle, shares her unique perspective on design.
April 17, 2024
4 Powerful Approaches for Putting Climate Goals to Action
We’ve identified four approaches that put organizations on a credible path to achieving climate goals.
April 16, 2024
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Driving Sustainability Through Digital Experience Design
By lowering energy consumption, reducing e-waste, and elevating eco-friendly materials, digital experiences can become an asset in sustainability messaging.
April 16, 2024
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Using an “All-Spokes” Approach to Optimize Lab Space
It's not just a question of space, but rather the nexus of space, people, process, operations, equipment, and technology.
April 16, 2024
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Decarbonizing the Built Environment for a More Sustainable Future
By acting quickly and working with industry partners to develop and promote lower embodied energy materials, we can catalyze a low-carbon marketplace.
April 15, 2024
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5 Things Developers Should Know About Mass Timber
With its inherent structural integrity and positive impact on carbon emissions, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment.
April 09, 2024
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Global + Local Design Is a Powerful Tool for Navigating Change
At a time when deglobalization is on the rise, the role of design as an integrator has never been more critical.
April 05, 2024
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BOMA 2024: 5 Key Changes Reshaping Office Building Measurements
Here are five improvements you need to know about the new BOMA 2024 office standard.
April 04, 2024
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A Football Academy Designed to Empower Youth in Ghana
Right to Dream’s Ghana campus is a best-in-class facility that sets a benchmark for football academies everywhere.
April 03, 2024
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Gensler’s Mexico City Office: A Model for the Future Workplace
A model of workplace transformation, Gensler’s new Mexico City office blends authentic Mexican culture with forward-thinking design principles.
April 02, 2024
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Decarbonization Needs to Hit Closer to Home
If cities want to get serious about reducing their carbon impact, exploring ways to reduce the emissions of our homes is a key opportunity.
April 02, 2024
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A Well-Designed Workplace Is a Competitive Advantage
A healthy, sustainable workplace acts as a magnet for talent — and sets a property apart in today’s competitive market.
April 02, 2024
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Trends to Watch Reshaping the Future of Cities and Urban Living
Gensler’s Cities & Urban Design leaders discuss what’s next for the future of cities.
March 29, 2024
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Trends Shaping Sports Venue Design in the European Market
Gensler Sports leaders discuss what’s next for stadium and training facilities in Europe, and key opportunities for growth in the European market.
March 28, 2024
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Rethink, Redirect, and Rewild: Nature-Based Design Solutions for Carbon Sequestration
By utilizing nature-based design solutions to rethink carbon sequestration in our work, we have an opportunity to make a positive impact on our net zero goals.
March 27, 2024
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A Fresh Take on the Corporate Workplace, With Inspiration From 19th Century London
With its historic character, Francis House provided the perfect platform to create a dynamic, engaging, and holistic employee experience for Edelman’s London office.
March 27, 2024
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A New Strategic Vision to Revitalise London’s Fleet Street Quarter
How the Fleet Street Quarter Public Realm Strategy is transforming London’s Central Business District into a vibrant, multimodal Central Social District.
March 26, 2024
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Three Considerations for Repurposing Stranded Assets for Education
In many instances, abandoned buildings can be converted into thriving schools when they prioritize sustainability, focus on community impact, and offer urban revitalization.
March 25, 2024
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Trends to Watch: How the Rise of Women’s Professional Sports Is Impacting Venue Design
We talked to six leaders from Gensler’s sports practice about new trends informing the planning and design for the boom in women’s professional sports teams.
March 21, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Francia Flores on Women and Mentorship
Francia Flores, a designer for Gensler Chicago, shares the best career decision she's made.
March 20, 2024
Putting the Patient at the Center of the Health-And-Wellness Equation
Consumer culture, personalized medicine, and technology are extending conversations about well-being far beyond doctors’ offices and hospitals.
March 19, 2024
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Wellness
Gensler’s global wellness leaders discuss the trends shaping the future of the built environment, and hear why a holistic approach including wellness is needed.
March 14, 2024
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From Canvas to Community: The Art of Placemaking at the Moody Center
Moody Center creates a space where art, culture, and community converge, inviting visitors to become active participants in the placemaking process.
March 13, 2024
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From Skyline to Shoreline: A Vision for Mixed-Use Spaces in Miami
Miami stands on the brink of an urban renaissance, with the potential to model a visionary urban landscape that champions sustainability, resilience, and vibrancy.
March 13, 2024
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2024: The Year of the Intentional Workplace
Here are three strategies for leveraging your brand to tame workplace uncertainty.
March 12, 2024
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Design Is an “Experience Multiplier” for the Built Environment
Sports and entertainment projects are transforming from inward-looking, stand-alone, single-use facilities into multipurpose entertainment districts with 24/7 activation.
March 12, 2024
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Reimagining Public Space in the Mixed-Use Indian Landscape
As integrated townships in India increase in popularity, we have an opportunity to create functional and resilient public spaces that increase community well-being.
March 08, 2024
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Now More Than Ever, Quality of Place Matters
Thoughtful, strategic placemaking will ensure successful investments in truly durable places within our cities.
March 07, 2024
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Using Design to Support Case-Based Learning in Medical Education
At the University of California Irvine, Gensler created an active learning center designed to facilitate a new style of hands-on, experiential learning.
March 06, 2024
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Ensuring the Future Health of Our Cities
The places we build today will remain standing for generations to come, so they must be able to transform and accommodate new uses as the need arises.
March 05, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Tobi Sobowale on The Intersection of Art and Design
Tobi Sobowale, a architectural assistant for Gensler London, shares how mentorship can empower and educate.
March 04, 2024
Reframing Design Through the Lens of Restorative Justice
By engaging restorative justice principles from the outset of the design process, we can begin to dismantle inequity in our communities and cities.
February 28, 2024
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How Tomorrow’s Workforce Will Shape Future Workplace Design
By taking cues from higher education and integrating insights into workplace design, we can create spaces that attract talent and empower tomorrow’s workforce to succeed.
February 27, 2024
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The Workplace Must Be a Destination, Not an Obligation
The purpose and value of the workplace have never been clearer — and its design has never been more important.
February 27, 2024
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What About Wednesdays? Planning for the Busiest Day of the Week in the New Hybrid Office.
Learn how organizations can prepare and plan for the busiest day in the hybrid workplace.
February 26, 2024
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Gensler Voices: Ryley Poblete on His Favorite Gensler Project
Ryley Poblete, a designer for Gensler Los Angeles, shares how mentorship can empower and educate.
February 26, 2024
What Young Associates Want From Modern Law Firms
The legal workplace plays a critical role in retention. Now, more than ever, it must deliver an experience.
February 20, 2024
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Designing for Ageless Communities
Increased longevity changes not only the way we need to deliver and receive care but also how we think about the future of living, and working.
February 20, 2024
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Equity and Aging in the 20-Minute City
By designing spaces that prioritize universal design principles and connectivity, we can create more accessible, purposeful places for seniors.
February 15, 2024
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The 600-Year Office
How can we design offices that plan for future uses and adaptations, rather than just the way we work today?
February 14, 2024
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How the Future of Work Is Influencing Workplace Design
While workplace design changes incrementally, the past few years radically transformed our expectations of an office and how we can design for what’s possible.
February 14, 2024
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Toronto’s New Deal Highlights the Importance of Healthy Cities
Here are three areas Toronto can focus on to bring people downtown, improve accessibility, and provide a better central business district experience for all.
February 13, 2024
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How BMO Stadium Extends the Fan Experience Beyond the Gate
A year-round destination and community asset, BMO Stadium in Los Angeles is a model for other sports and entertainment venues.
February 07, 2024
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How to Design Practice Facilities Centered on Athletes’ Mental Health
Sports training facilities and performance centers are emphasizing supporting spaces focused on mental health, a key factor in an athlete’s development and overall success.
February 06, 2024
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Why More Corporate Offices Are Moving to Suburban Downtowns
As more businesses relocate their headquarters to suburban downtowns, the benefits are transformative for companies, employees, and communities.
February 05, 2024
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New Atlanta Hotel Blends Southern Hospitality and Design Excellence
Signia by Hilton Atlanta pays homage to Atlanta’s rich history while embracing its dynamic present and ever-evolving landscape.
February 05, 2024
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How Customer Experience Centers Unify Spatial and Digital Branding
A new approach to customer experience center design is helping businesses reimagine customer engagement.
January 31, 2024
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The Future of Receiving Healthcare at Home
With a new vision for the healthcare landscape, the home will begin to be one of many spaces people can expect to receive high-quality care.
January 29, 2024
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Severe Weather: The New Design Imperative
Buildings must be designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public — and our infrastructure must be designed to withstand these extreme climatic events.
January 25, 2024
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Redefining Class A Office Space in Charlotte: A Prototype for Emerging Cities
Through thoughtful repositioning of Class A buildings, emerging cities can create and sustain vibrant, thriving urban centers that attract workers and businesses.
January 23, 2024
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Thinking Outside the (Big) Box
To elevate former retail shells into inspiring and efficient workplaces, several major considerations must be addressed to achieve successful results.
January 18, 2024
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Gensler’s New San Francisco Office: A Prototype for the Future of Work
Gensler’s new San Francisco office is a living lab for sustainability and innovation, designed to support new ways of working.
January 17, 2024
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Defining Active Adult: A Promising Housing Model for an Active Aging Future
Active Adult is a rapidly evolving topic in response to the challenges facing the senior living industry.
January 12, 2024
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How eVTOLs Could Create a More Inclusive, Sustainable Future for Mobility
Advanced air mobility could have transformative effects on the way we live, creating an inclusive and sustainable future of mobility for all.
January 09, 2024
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What’s the Recipe for a Great Central Business District?
Honing in on the amenities, activities, transportation options, and experiences that urban residents desire.
January 08, 2024
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When the Commute Is Worth the Carbon
The Gensler Research Institute has consistently studied the pandemic's impact on work, revealing a persistent concern for organizations and cities: the commute.
January 08, 2024
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How Life Sciences Developments Can Redefine Urban Areas
Sciences R&D developments are migrating to amenitized urban areas, unlocking opportunity for architectural innovation.
January 08, 2024
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With a Focus on Sustainability, School Revamp Provides Hope in a Food Desert
Gensler’s Roots to Success initiative at Kelly Miller Middle School is a beacon of hope in a low-income neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
January 02, 2024
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What We’ve Learned in Three Years Studying Higher Education
As more students return to campus, hybrid and virtual learning are suffering.
December 22, 2023
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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.
December 21, 2023
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10 Workplace Trends for 2024: What’s In and What’s Out?
To evolve with changing demands and earn people’s commutes, the workplace will undergo key shifts. Here are 10 emerging workplace trends to watch in 2024.
December 20, 2023
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Rethinking Housing: Innovative Solutions to California’s Homelessness Crisis
DignityMoves Founder and CEO Elizabeth Funk discusses why new thinking is necessary to help solve the housing and homelessness crisis.
December 18, 2023
Open or Private? It’s Time for a New Workplace Model.
The debate of open versus private workspace has resurfaced. But today we work differently, it’s time for a new workplace model.
December 14, 2023
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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.
December 13, 2023
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Blowing the Lid Off Product Design: 5 Tips for a Better Trash Receptacle
When it comes to commercial grade trash receptacles, there’s no shortage of ways to throw things out, but many available options still fall short of addressing clients' needs.
December 13, 2023
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Trends to Watch: Shaping the Future of Higher Education
With institutions facing challenges such as declining enrollment and rising costs, Gensler’s Education leaders discuss what’s next for the future of higher education.
December 07, 2023
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COP28 Day 3 Recap: Designing for a More Resilient Future
One key theme to emerge from our conversations at COP28 in Dubai is the need to create a culture of sustainability in every project we take on and every space we design.
December 06, 2023
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COP28 Day 2 Recap: Leading the Way to Smarter, Greener Cities
Our industry must continue to push the pace of innovation to deliver affordable solutions for today’s challenges. Read more insights from our second day at COP28.
December 05, 2023
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COP28 Day 1 Recap: Decarbonizing the Built Environment Is a Global Priority
By putting our energy toward decarbonizing the built environment, we are investing in that future. Here are some key takeaways from COP28.
December 04, 2023
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Trends to Watch: How Developers Can Make Buildings More Adaptable, Relevant, and Resilient
Gensler’s Office Developers leaders discuss how to make office buildings more relevant, sustainable, and resilient to increase long-term value.
December 01, 2023
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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.
November 30, 2023
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Feng Shui Meets Sustainability: 5 Ideas for a Greener Future
Here are five ideas exploring the intersection of Feng Shui and sustainability in the built environment.
November 29, 2023
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Office-to-Everything: A New Path for Revitalizing Downtowns
In the local New York City market, there is huge potential to return stranded assets back to their highest and best use by embracing diverse conversion types.
November 27, 2023
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Ecological Urbanism Is the Future for Cities in the GCC
As more people move to urban areas, it is essential that our urban spaces be designed in a more ecological manner.
November 27, 2023
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Unlocking the Value of ESG
Buildings that can show environmental responsibility and positive impacts in our community will have a competitive advantage among tenants and investors.
November 21, 2023
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Retail Design for Better Consumer and Employee Experiences
The recent resurgence of in-person retail brings with it not only a new consumer experience, but an equal emphasis on a new employee experience.
November 17, 2023
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Leading With Values Is Key to Engaging Next-Gen Workers
As Gen Z enters the workforce, companies that lead with values, using space as a vehicle to amplify connections, will have a competitive edge.
November 16, 2023
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10 Considerations for Transitioning Back to Work in a Hybrid World
Here are 10 considerations, tools, and methodologies for creating a better workplace experience and attracting people back to the office in a hybrid world.
November 16, 2023
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Verbal Identity Is Key to More Inclusive Brand Storytelling
Verbal identity will play an increasingly important role in creating brand expressions that equalize and diversify brand experience for everyone.
November 15, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Brian Hunt on How Sports Have Influenced His Design Career
Brian Hunt, a designer for Gensler Chicago, shares what’s influenced his design career and advice for those beginning their career.
November 15, 2023
As Streaming Accelerates, New Jersey Is Open for Business
With its wide array of resources and existing infrastructure, New Jersey is emerging as a competitive market for studio and soundstage spaces.
November 15, 2023
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The Climate Crisis Is Also a Well-Being Crisis
Climate change is emerging as a profound global concern and appears to have an outsize impact on the mental health and well-being of younger generations.
November 14, 2023
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Immersive Experiences: A Movement Beyond Fad
In the rapidly evolving technology landscape in the built environment, immersive digital experiences are not a fleeting fad; they have become an expectation.
November 14, 2023
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What Makes a Great Retail Experience? Community, Connection, and Exhibition
Astute retail and hospitality brands recognize that in-person connection is a vital part of their offerings. But what does that visceral experience actually look like?
November 10, 2023
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Using Experience Strategy to Design What People Truly Want
By vividly depicting potential users early in the design process, the resulting room, building, or campus is more likely to meet their needs.
November 10, 2023
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Elevating the Retail Experience: 4 Lessons From Airport Lounge Design
Here are four design insights from airport lounge environments that retailers can use to elevate retail consumer environments and experiences.
November 10, 2023
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Trends Shaping the Integrated Workplace Ecosystem in China
In China, design trends are trending towards workplace campuses that balance operational effectiveness, ample amenities, and carbon consciousness.
November 09, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Courtney Albracht on Shaping the Future
Courtney Albracht a designer for Gensler Minneapolis, shares how design can impact communities and practitioners alike.
November 08, 2023
As New Work Patterns Emerge, the Workplace Must Respond
Gensler’s exploratory survey of office workers in six U.S. cities aims to better understand how emerging factors impact how and why employees use the office.
November 06, 2023
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The Future of Central Business Districts Depends on More Than Office Buildings
Gensler’s latest City Pulse reveals how downtowns can adapt to a changing world — and deliver great experiences.
October 31, 2023
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Second Summer: Adaptable Shading Solutions for Unpredictable Seasons
Continuing to rely on energy-intensive solutions to manage excessive heat will result in a cascading impact on carbon emissions. We need passive, adaptable solutions.
October 31, 2023
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Amenities at the Edge: Where the Workplace Meets the Street
We have an opportunity to reimagine the ground floor of our cities — reinventing sidewalk-facing storefronts to serve the community, not just the daytime workforce.
October 31, 2023
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AI and the Future of Smart(er) Cities
Our recent work is starting to bring into focus some shared characteristics and design principles for urban-scale technology and AI.
October 30, 2023
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Why We Need Bold Change to Revitalize Our Cities
While there are points of concern for the current state of our city centers, this is also a unique opportunity to create meaningful and lasting change.
October 27, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Dena Wangberg on Her Start in Architecture and Design
Dena Wangberg, designer for Gensler Raleigh, chats about her first foray into architecture and design and the power of a mentor.
October 25, 2023
Dear Downtown, Let’s Rewrite Our Story
How can our cities serve our deepest need — the need for belonging and connection with each other? We have to write a new story.
October 25, 2023
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Designing a New Workplace to Embrace Future Workstyles
The new workplace experience must be elevated to embrace new workstyles.
October 24, 2023
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What We’ve Learned by Assessing More Than 1,300 Potential Office-to-Residential Conversions
We’ve developed a process for evaluating existing office buildings to determine if they are candidates for multifamily residential conversions.
October 23, 2023
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The Definitive Value of Build to Suit: Building Purpose From the Ground Up
These purpose-built office buildings or headquarters can be developed to suit a company’s specific needs and reflect its unique brand and culture.
October 23, 2023
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Embodied Carbon Is Where Tech Must Tighten Its Belt
As buildings get more efficient and power grids get cleaner, projects are looking to where they can further reduce their carbon footprint to meet their net zero commitments.
October 18, 2023
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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.
October 17, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Shane Mathewson on the Ever Evolving Gensler Experience
Shane Mathewson, a designer for Gensler Chicago, chats about the web of influence that helps grow design talent.
October 16, 2023
4 Ways AI Can Create a More Engaging and Enriching Workplace Experience
Here are four considerations that can help designers and organizations use artificial intelligence to create a more engaging and enriching workplace experience.
October 11, 2023
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The Benefits of Repurposing Stranded Assets as First-Generation Labs
As we consider the possibilities of conversions for stranded assets, it’s important to identify laboratories as a potential use.
October 10, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Evan Ahn on the Prioritization of Space
Evan Ahn, a designer for Gensler Detroit, chats about the “why” when designing a space.
October 09, 2023
Fast.Forward.: A New Model for Academic Science Facilities
We created a data-powered concept for how academic science facilities of the future will perform, feel, and look.
October 09, 2023
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Adapting Big Box Retail Stores to Healthcare Clinics
Transforming abandoned storefronts into dynamic healthcare clinics can be a cost-effective and efficient way to deliver medical services to communities.
October 09, 2023
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How Union Square Can Become San Francisco’s New Central Social District
We outline five ideas for transforming San Francisco’s Union Square into a dynamic, 24/7 destination.
October 05, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Gabriela Alvergue on The Skills To Succeed in Design
Gabriela Alvergue, a designer for Gensler Chicago, shares her career journey in design from early influences to her favorite projects.
October 04, 2023
A Viable Future for L.A. Starts With Public-Private Partnerships
By partnering with the private sector, the City of L.A. can avoid a downward spiral of disinvestment and flight from Downtown L.A.
October 04, 2023
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Why Cities Like San Francisco Need More Place Positivity
As San Francisco city advocates try to counter a wave of negative sentiment, how can they share residents’ own experience and sense of community in an authentic way?
October 03, 2023
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Extreme Weather Demands an Immediate Design Response
Gensler’s Climate Action Survey 2023 explores how design can address the rapidly accelerating climate crisis.
October 02, 2023
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The Law Firm of the Future: Can a Workplace be Restorative?
Over the past year, we've taken a deep dive into the measurable impacts facing professional service firms and how these impacts are affecting the current legal workplace.
September 29, 2023
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How Changing Traveler Demands Are Reshaping Hospitality
Consumers are demanding more from their travel experiences. Here’s how hospitality can respond.
September 29, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Veterans at Gensler Discuss Leadership, Trust, and Their Military Experiences
We sat down with United States military veterans to explore how the military has informed and inspired their work at Gensler.
September 25, 2023
Pilots in Practice: Key Insights Shaping the Future of Work
We’ve outlined strategies and considerations for executing a successful workplace pilot.
September 21, 2023
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The Studio Lab: An Experimental Approach to Transform the Workplace
Across industries, organizations are rethinking ways to engage their employees and create thriving workplaces. We introduce The Studio Lab.
September 20, 2023
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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 based upon trust?
September 19, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Katie Karlinchak on the Impact of Universal Design
Katie Karlinchak, a designer for Gensler San Diego, chats about how early influences from family members jumpstarted her design career.
September 19, 2023
Strategies for Reinvigorating Singapore’s Central Business District
Placemaking strategies can provide attractive Central Business Districts that encourage workers to return to the workplace.
September 18, 2023
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5 Strategies for Heat Resilient Design
Here are five strategies we need to embrace to create heat resilient design solutions for the coming years.
September 15, 2023
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What Airports Can Learn From Work, Sports, Healthcare, and Retail
Here are five cues that airports can take from innovations, insights, and perspectives from other parallel industries.
September 13, 2023
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The EV Revolution — And Why Charging Stations Are So Critical
Gensler’s mobility and aviation experts discuss what’s next for electric vehicles, EV charging stations, and more.
September 13, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Nick Acevedo on Transformation
Nick Acevedo, a designer for Gensler Newport Beach, chats about the benefits of learning throughout your design career.
September 13, 2023
Commuting by Bicycle in One of the Most Cycling-Unfriendly Cities
Is there opportunity for micromobility in Hong Kong? A look at cycling in Hong Kong’s CBD.
September 13, 2023
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Understanding the Modern Transit Passenger Experience
What makes a great (or not-so-great) transit experience? Here are five factors that drive passenger experience.
September 11, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Gabby McCloy on the Learning Curve to Growth
Gabby McCloy, a designer for Gensler Raleigh, chats about entering the design workforce and what emerging and growing trends in the industry are most exciting.
September 08, 2023
Fixed Base Operators: A Gateway to eVTOL Takeoff
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) revolution is already here. See how eVTOL is taking off.
September 07, 2023
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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.
September 06, 2023
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Micro-Fulfillment: The Next Step to Faster, More Efficient Last-Mile Delivery
As more people shop online, micro-fulfillment strategies can improve delivery times. Here are five considerations to meet the challenges of last-mile delivery.
September 05, 2023
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Center Design
The increased demands on data centers to perform AI computing is driving architects, engineers, and owners to find innovative design solutions.
September 01, 2023
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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.
August 30, 2023
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Designing for the Convergence of Science at The Engine
MIT’s The Engine enables scientists, engineers, academics, and business leaders to collaborate under one roof.
August 30, 2023
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How Business Schools Fuel Innovation Ecosystems
By creating highly connective business school “ecosystems,” there is significant untapped potential to help cities and communities thrive.
August 29, 2023
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5 Strategies for Labs to Meet ESG Targets
These key strategies can achieve significant reductions in a laboratory tenant’s carbon footprint.
August 28, 2023
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The Future of Healthcare as an Integrated Ecosystem of Health and Care
By refocusing the U.S. health system on improving community health, we can provide better outcomes and address the industry's major challenges.
August 23, 2023
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What Two Leading Edge Venues Reveal About the Future of College Sports
Sports venues must go beyond game day and do more for the team, the campus community, and the general public by identifying year-round use.
August 22, 2023
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How the EveryFan Journey Drives Engagement in Stadium Design
Today’s sports and entertainment venue experience is no longer solely about the event itself; it is intrinsically connected to the fan journey.
August 22, 2023
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Introducing the Gensler Product Sustainability Standards
We’ve set a new standard for all our projects to help increase demand for sustainable materials in the market.
August 21, 2023
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A Material Approach to Lowering Carbon and Changing the Building Industry
Co-Firm Managing Principal Jordan Goldstein talks about Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards and what it means for the industry.
August 21, 2023
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Driving Transformational Change in Denver Through Human-Centered Design
A conversation with Gensler Denver’s Co-Managing Directors Michelle Liebling and Jon Gambrill.
August 15, 2023
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How Augmented Reality Can Drive More Engaged Communities
New and emerging technologies are bringing even more opportunity to enhance the ways communities engage with the cities around them.
August 14, 2023
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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.
August 09, 2023
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Introducing the Club Workplace
A neighborhood workplace that combines the work-oriented spaces of a Hub office with the convenience of a reduced commute.
August 08, 2023
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The Future of Sports Venues Is About Creating Vibrant, Multiuse Districts
Gensler’s Director of Sports explains why integrating sports venues into the urban fabric can generate revenue and create live-work-play communities.
August 01, 2023
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How Civic Architecture Can Strengthen Our Social Fabric
The design of our civic buildings and public spaces can influence our personal and societal health.
July 27, 2023
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Fans Are Hungry for New Seating Options at Sports Venues
The “one ticket, one seat” model has run its course. From standing only to sponsored zones, a full menu of ticket types is needed to meet consumer demand for live sports.
July 27, 2023
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How to Reposition Office Space for Market Differentiation
We must shift our thinking to focus less on workplace density and more on the experience and quality of space the office can deliver.
July 25, 2023
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Resuscitating Buildings for Life Sciences and Healthcare
By reusing existing buildings, such as empty retail stores and office buildings, architects can bring health, sciences, and wellness services closer to communities.
July 19, 2023
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From Pilots to Policy: Exploring Office-to-Residential Conversions in Boston
There are clear steps that can be taken to address the housing shortage, and we believe there is huge opportunity in office-to-residential conversion.
July 19, 2023
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People Have Choice in the Workplace, But Not the Choices They Need
Providing greater choice in where to work within the work environment doesn’t just enhance the workplace experience; it can lead to better business performance.
July 18, 2023
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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.
July 17, 2023
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Baseball Is Changing. Here’s How Cities Could Change With It.
As the future of downtowns evolves and baseball continues to grow, here are five ideas for how ballparks and urban districts could improve.
July 14, 2023
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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.
July 13, 2023
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5 Trends Driving the New Workplace
Here are five workplace trends that have been accelerated and now are driving priorities for the office of the future.
July 12, 2023
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How AI is Transforming Workplace Architecture and Design
AI is not merely a futuristic concept; it’s a game-changer that is redefining the everyday experience of employees in profound ways.
July 11, 2023
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The Future of Work in Canada: Insights From Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey
Gensler’s latest global workplace survey reveals that Canadian offices are ripe for post-pandemic reinvention.
July 10, 2023
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Reinventing the Airport as an All-in-One Facility
Can an airport simultaneously be a great international gateway, a thriving community asset, and an efficient transfer hub?
July 05, 2023
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Evolution of the Legal Workplace
To bring people back to the office, law firms and other high-performing companies need to intentionally plan their workplaces for collaboration, productivity, and culture.
July 05, 2023
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The UnOffice: Workplaces for More Than Productivity
The next evolution of the workplace should be designed for hybrid work, embracing both productivity and unproductivity.
June 29, 2023
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Why Airports Must Create a ‘Place of Sense’ to Engage Travelers
To transform a passenger’s journey from good to great, we believe the only way to create a sense of place is to first create a “place of sense.”
June 28, 2023
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AI Is Already Changing Hospitality. Here’s How.
From optimizing energy efficiency to hotel operations, AI is revolutionizing the hospitality industry in ways that are delightful and profound.
June 26, 2023
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To Foster an Engaged Student Body, Holistic Campus Design Is Key
To address declining enrollment and changing student expectations, higher education campus design should strive to build an engaged community.
June 22, 2023
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Beyond Books, Libraries Are Vital Community Hubs
Beyond their traditional role as information providers, municipal libraries are uniquely positioned to have a positive impact on the communities they serve.
June 21, 2023
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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.
June 20, 2023
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Why Connected Neighborhoods Are Key to Urban Revitalization
In cities like Nashville, new development must consider the need to enhance neighborhood character and a connected urban experience.
June 19, 2023
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5 Ways Educational Anchor Institutions Can Catalyze Economic Recovery
As post-pandemic cities struggle to rebound, educational anchor institutions can be an important player in helping local economies recover.
June 16, 2023
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Why It’s Time to Reframe the Conversation Around Senior Living
New Gensler research demystifies myths about aging and offers creative solutions for communities that are currently not built to support older people.
June 15, 2023
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Why Designing for the Human Experience Is Key to Advancing SDG Goals
In times of radical change and crisis, we can leverage design for positive impact. Design is pivotal to achieving sustainable development goals.
June 14, 2023
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Hybrid Is Here to Stay. So Is the Office.
Gensler’s global workplace research reveals an optimistic future: while hybrid work is here to stay, the office is needed more than ever.
June 13, 2023
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Transforming a Generational Asset Into a Class A Tower
The reinvestment in 633 Folsom transformed a 1960s asset to reduce carbon and reanimate a vital urban corridor.
June 08, 2023
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Bring Climate Justice Into Your Projects by Engaging Community Partners
Our cities are full of organizations that are well-equipped with amazing expertise and can help guide projects to have long-lasting impact.
June 07, 2023
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Revolutionizing Child Care: The Key to Enhancing Your Return-to-Office Strategy
By offering on-site or nearby child care options, businesses can position themselves as employers of choice.
June 06, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Argelia Bárcena on Serendipitous Moments with Lasting Impact
We sat down with Argelia Bárcena, from our Gensler San Francisco office, to discuss what's ahead for architecture and design and the power of pivoting in your career.
June 06, 2023
Equity and the 20-Minute Neighborhood
To build stronger, more resilient, and equitable communities it’s essential that we leverage the power of research and engage residents.
June 05, 2023
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Why Inclusive Design Is Critical to Workplace Transformation
Designing for inclusivity has become a critical table stake in the post-pandemic workplace.
June 01, 2023
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5 Trends Changing the Shape of Healthcare Design
The way we deliver and receive care is changing. Here, one of Gensler's healthcare leaders shares her thoughts on five trends currently influencing design in the industry.
June 01, 2023
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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.
May 31, 2023
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Implementing Science Research Lab Design Strategies in Wineries
Similar to a research lab, wineries and winemakers require a space for analysis and discovery that balances equipment requirements with human-centric design.
May 31, 2023
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Trends to Watch: The Evolution of the Sciences Workplace
In the Puget Sound region and beyond, the science industry is growing in our post-pandemic economy.
May 30, 2023
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Supporting Health, Well-Being, and Safety Through Trauma-Informed Design
We’ve outlined seven strategies that any project can implement to support recovery.
May 26, 2023
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5 Conversations That Define 2023’s Evolving Workplace
Here are five design trends emerging as key drivers for the future workplace.
May 25, 2023
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Will Third Places Be the Future of Workplaces?
Just like third places, the time has come for the office to open up to the city, the neighbourhood, and the public space, rather than withdrawing into itself.
May 24, 2023
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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.
May 24, 2023
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Rethinking Engagement: Strategies for Immersive Design
How can we drive and sustain meaningful engagement between our clients’ spaces and their employees, partners, and customers? Immersive experiences are key.
May 23, 2023
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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.
May 22, 2023
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Interactive Graphic: Public Transit Systems Around the World
Survey respondents rated their satisfaction with aspects of public transit systems across cities and identified drivers of a great public transit experience.
May 22, 2023
Younger Generations Work Differently. What Does This Mean for the Future Workplace?
It is crucial to understand generational differences to support a productive and engaged workforce.
May 17, 2023
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3 Ways the Most Innovative Companies Work Differently
As office workers are returning to the office, we wanted to know: do Innovators work differently, and do they value the office differently?
May 17, 2023
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What’s Next for Hospitality and New Luxury in Latin America
As a region steeped in culture, history, and beauty, Latin America is a natural fit for the more meaningful experiences that today’s travelers are searching for.
May 16, 2023
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Checking In on the Guest Experience
As leisure travel ramps up, hotels must do more to exceed guest expectations. Gensler’s Hospitality Experience Survey 2023 sheds light on traveler preferences and behaviors.
May 16, 2023
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The Future of Hospitality Is Local
Here’s why embracing local cultures and communities is key to creating an authentic hospitality experience.
May 15, 2023
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How the Renovation of a Landmark Hotel Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable Design
The renovation of Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Tower demonstrates how holistic improvements can improve a building’s performance and impact carbon emissions.
May 15, 2023
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The Future of Retail Health and the New Healthcare Experience
Retail health is emerging as a means for delivering quality, convenient care and a model for healthcare systems expanding their networks or services to reach new patients.
May 12, 2023
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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 destination.
May 09, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Joan Megan Ng on the Beauty of Design
We sat down with Joan Megan Ng, from our Gensler Singapore office, to explore what it’s like to be a project accountant at Gensler.
May 09, 2023
Old to Bold: How Hotel Adaptive Reuse Transforms Communities
Adaptive reuse has become a key strategy for revitalizing economically obsolete structures and breathing new life into urban centers.
May 08, 2023
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Implementing Sustainable Design Strategies in the Retail Environment
Here’s how linking sustainability efforts to the customer experience helps grow brand value and move us toward a more sustainable future.
May 05, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Haruka Yokokawa on the Importance of Having a Mission
We sat down with Haruka Yokokawa, from our Gensler Tokyo office, to explore the power of opportunity and learning in your career.
May 03, 2023
What Gensler’s Middle East Workplace Survey Uncovers About How to Attract Talent Back to the Office
Gensler’s Middle East Workplace Survey 2023 examines three ways organizations can attract workers to return to the office.
May 02, 2023
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Book Depository Jump-Starts Ford’s Detroit Innovation District
As Ford continues to evolve its business for a new century, the company has returned to its roots in the Motor City.
May 02, 2023
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3 Key Ingredients to Creating a Competitive Advantage in the Future of Work
Why HR, Corporate Real Estate, and Brand need to come together to help companies build a thriving workplace.
May 02, 2023
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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.
April 27, 2023
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The Biogenic Materials Revolution Has Begun and Mass Timber Is Leading the Way
Biogenic materials will be crucial in our efforts to address climate change while also meeting the vast global demand for new buildings and spaces.
April 26, 2023
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How Biophilia, Biomimicry, and Bioclimatic Strategies Will Transform the Future of Design
By incorporating biophilic, bioclimatic, and biomimicry design strategies, we can raise the bar for what acting sustainably means.
April 25, 2023
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Achieving LEED Zero Energy With HARC
Data-driven sustainability tactics qualified HARC headquarters to become the first LEED Zero Energy Certified commercial building in Texas.
April 25, 2023
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Climate Change Is Here. It’s Time to Invest in Our Collective Future.
Data from Gensler’s climate change survey offers insights into how climate change is dramatically affecting the international community.
April 20, 2023
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Back to Basics: 5 Strategies to Approach Net Zero Energy
Tenants are demanding healthy, energy-efficient buildings with measurable data to support ESG and talent retention goals. Here are five strategies to approach net zero energy.
April 19, 2023
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Why New Construction Cannot Solve the Climate Crisis
To meet carbon reduction goals, why focus on new construction when we can achieve measurable impact by focusing on existing building renovations?
April 18, 2023
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Mass Timber: The Sustainable Solution for the Design Industry (Part 2)
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we continue a conversation around mass timber.
April 17, 2023
An Evolving Practice: Industrial Architecture
Today, we are seeing production and logistics facilities pop-up closer to, and even within, our cities and communities.
April 14, 2023
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Trends to Watch: What’s Next for Media Workplaces?
Here are four factors driving the future of media workplaces and their unique set of needs.
April 13, 2023
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Adobe’s Founders Tower Provides a Glimpse Into the Future of Work
Adobe’s Founders Tower embodies the company’s commitment to creativity, sustainability, inclusivity, and an innovative approach to the future of work.
April 12, 2023
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A Living Lab: How the Gensler Phoenix Redesign Supports Our New Work Styles
At the beginning of 2020, the Gensler Phoenix office set out to design a workplace model that would support flexibility for seamless collaboration and innovation.
April 12, 2023
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What It Means to Be a “Healthy Building”
Healthy buildings have a direct impact on our ability to thrive. Here are some strategies for future projects seeking to emphasize health and well-being.
April 11, 2023
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How Smart Mixed-Use Environments Can Redefine Urban Spaces
Mixed-use developments, when coupled with smart technologies, can deliver meaningful experiences, while providing developers data insights to optimize their statements.
April 11, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Jacob Simons on the Power of Community
We sat down with Jacob Simons, Northwest Regional Strategy Practice Leader in our Gensler Seattle office, to discuss the power in leaving a legacy of positivity.
April 11, 2023
Mass Timber: The Sustainable Solution for the Design Industry
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, our guests discuss what mass timber is, where it comes from, and why we should be using a lot more of it.
April 07, 2023
Trends to Watch: Shaping the Future of Attainable Housing
Gensler Residential Leader Kelly Farrell discusses attainable housing trends and potential solutions.
April 05, 2023
Thinking Outside the Wooden Box: An Alternate Construction Method for Resilient Affordable Housing
Thin-shell concrete construction has just recently begun to establish a foothold in the United States, but has been used globally for years.
April 05, 2023
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Gensler Voices: Nupur Shah on Defying Expectations
We sat down with Nupur Shah, senior designer, Gensler Bangalore, to ask her about how her unconventional career shift from healthcare to design has guided her work.
April 04, 2023
Product Design for a Better Bathroom Experience
Gensler’s product designers reimagined stainless steel bathroom accessories to deliver a better, more inclusive bathroom experience.
April 03, 2023
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What Is the Architect’s Role in Creating Equitable Communities?
In this episode of Gensler Design Exchange podcast, our guests talk about this new resource for architects and designers in creating equitable communities.
March 30, 2023
Trends to Watch: 5 Opportunities Shaping the Future of Tech in the Built Environment
Here are five opportunities that shape the future of technology in the built environment.
March 29, 2023
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The Internet of Places: How Will Web3 Transform the Built Environment?
See how new tech trends in AI, VR, and Web3 will transform the built environment.
March 29, 2023
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The Bon Brings A New Model for Urban Living to Boston
Adjacent to mass transit in the heart of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, the Bon’s shared amenities and unique ground floor program create a new kind of community.
March 28, 2023
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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.
March 28, 2023
(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.
March 23, 2023
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What Gensler’s Mexico Workplace Survey Reveals About Why Employees Are Returning to the Office
Gensler’s Mexico Workplace Survey uncover which spaces and experiences are most effective in supporting employees.
March 22, 2023
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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.
March 21, 2023
Future-Prepping Your Business in an Uncertain World
Our world is full of unknowns. What can we do about it? “Futures” (or future-casting) are another way to think about and plan for what might be coming next.
March 20, 2023
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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 elevate the design experience.
March 16, 2023
Does Your Old Building Have More Potential Than You Think?
By optimizing the strong foundation of older assets with strategic design interventions, existing office buildings may have more transformative potential than expected.
March 15, 2023
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Listening vs. Prescribing: Understanding How Students Perceive Education Spaces Today
To design schools where students feel like they truly belong, it is critical to hear directly from the students about their lived experiences.
March 13, 2023
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Designing Innovative Pathways to Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
Gensler’s Roger Sherman discusses affordable housing pathways, multigenerational living, co-living solutions, and more.
March 10, 2023
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The Future of Travel? Start With the Future Traveler.
To be truly inclusive, airports must address a diversity of passenger and employee needs.
March 09, 2023
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Urban Mobility
Gensler’s research, planning, and transportation experts discuss how residents’ mobility experiences, opinions, and preferences are shaping how cities are planned and built.
March 07, 2023
Libraries Are Crucial Social Infrastructure for the 20-Minute City
Once known solely as places for books, libraries are pivoting and adapting to adopt new roles in society.
March 03, 2023
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An Opportunity to Unlock Value for Underutilized Assets: Office Conversions for Senior Living
In the race to convert vacant office buildings, developers should consider senior living.
March 01, 2023
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Housing Affordability and Homelessness in Los Angeles: A Conversation With Roger Sherman
Gensler’s Roger Sherman discusses housing affordability, homelessness, and innovative solutions for reform.
February 28, 2023
Revitalizing, Reinventing & Rethinking Downtown San Francisco: A Conversation With Mayor London Breed
Here are six key takeaways from Gensler's discussion with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and panelists on how we can revitalize downtown San Francisco.
February 27, 2023
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What Gensler’s Canadian Workplace Survey Reveals About the New Priorities for Office Design
Gensler's Canada Workplace Survey 2022 survey finds that the office will remain a critical part of the work ecosystem, but there are some challenges.
February 23, 2023
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3 Leadership Disconnects Around Supporting a Culture of Innovation
So you think you’re supporting a culture of innovation within your organization? Here are three disconnects to look out for.
February 22, 2023
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Why Embedding Inclusive Design From Start to Finish Is Critical
The journey towards an inclusive design outcome must start by engaging those for whom the design is intended.
February 17, 2023
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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.
February 17, 2023
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How Office-to-Residential Conversions Could Revitalize Downtown San Francisco
One of the easiest ways to create diversity in office-centric downtowns is to convert existing office buildings to other uses. Residential is an obvious choice.
February 16, 2023
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3 Surprises Impacting the Return to the Office
Our workplace research uncovered three surprising truths impacting the new role of the office, and what might bring workers back.
February 13, 2023
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What Is WiredScore and What Does It Mean for Your Building?
In a highly competitive market, building owners should consider implementing a more robust digital infrastructure through the global standard for technology in buildings.
February 09, 2023
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Building Buzz: Strategies for Energizing the Workplace
How do you design for “buzz” in the workplace — that intangible phenomenon that bridges the anticipation of coming into work with the experience once you’re there?
February 09, 2023
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No Single Solution Will Save Cities. Three Just Might.
By focusing on the interconnected issues of reimagined workplaces, attainable housing, and safe and accessible transportation, we can help cities reach vibrant new heights.
February 08, 2023
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From College Playoffs to the Super Bowl: How Can We Reimagine Live Sports Experiences?
As sports fans journey back to stadiums and arenas, what are their new expectations for game day experiences? Gensler’s Sports Experience Survey offers insights.
February 08, 2023
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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.
February 08, 2023
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 BID’s distinct identity.
February 07, 2023
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From Vacancy to Vibrancy: Reimagining the Future of Downtown San Francisco
We look at a new vision for downtown San Francisco: a central business district transformed into a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient mixed-use neighborhood.
February 06, 2023
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10 Spaces That Are No Longer Optional to Create a Great Workplace Experience
What amenities can bring people back to the office? Here are 10 spaces that have the greatest impact on workplace effectiveness and experience.
February 06, 2023
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Creating Spaces That Evoke Joy Through Immersive Design
How can physical spaces evoke joy? Design needs to incorporate multiple characteristics and fully engage our senses to be considered an immersive experience.
February 03, 2023
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Getting to the ‘S’ and the ‘G’ in ESG Through Design
Designing for the ‘S’ (Social) and fueling the impact of the corporate ‘G’ (Governance) in ESG can help realize positive, measurable outcomes in the community.
February 02, 2023
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Unlocking Hidden Value: How Cities and Developers Are Partnering to Turn Vacant Offices into Residential
Vacant office spaces are a burden for cities and developers. Here’s how to convert vacant office buildings into new housing.
January 31, 2023
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Airports Can’t Stop. Here’s How to Keep them Functional During Construction.
We share fresh optimism about how to improve the airport construction process. It starts with travelers’ experience as they pass through an airport with ongoing construction.
January 25, 2023
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of ESG
Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability leaders discuss the trends and challenges they are seeing as clients lay out ESG goals and how those trends affect the way we design.
January 24, 2023
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Debunking Three Myths About Designing for Older Adults
As part of a Gensler research initiative, we embarked on a study to learn more about the attitudes and living preferences of independent adults over age 55.
January 24, 2023
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Nature + Nurture in the Inclusive Workplace
As tech companies plot their partial return to the workplace, some are ready to embrace our latest challenge: How we take insights from the past two years and use them to design joyful, inclusive work environments?
January 23, 2023
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How Can Companies Leverage the Sublease Market to Gain Access to Prime Office Space in Downtown Toronto?
With companies reevaluating how to meaningfully reengage with the workplace, many enticing opportunities are appearing on the sublease market in the Greater Toronto Area.
January 23, 2023
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As We Return to the Workplace, It’s Not the Same — What Works? What Doesn’t?
An effective, well-designed workplace can impact the overall work experience. Here's a look at what's working — and what's not — as we return to the office.
January 23, 2023
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Using Algae to Offset the Carbon Cost of Data Centres
Data centres use about 1% of the planet’s electricity and are responsible for about 0.25% of the world’s carbon footprint. What if there were a way to capture those carbon emissions within the building itself?
January 20, 2023
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8 Trends to Watch: Economic Headwinds Will Help Us Focus on What We Value
We need to let post-pandemic workplace patterns and attitudes evolve while planning for future flexibility, nuance, and performance.
January 20, 2023
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Marriott International Provides a Model for the Workplace of the Future With Their Hospitality-Infused Global Headquarters
Marriott’s reimagined global headquarters fuses hospitality and workplace design to draw people back to the office with a work experience that captures the energy and ambiance of a vibrant hotel.
January 18, 2023
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The Rise and Fall of the Corner Office: Does Status Still Matter in Workplace Design?
Since social status has been linked to employee engagement and job satisfaction, it may be an interesting tool to revisit to attract people back to the office.
January 13, 2023
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Bob Weis, Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, on Immersive Experiences and the Story of Our Cities and Spaces
Now at Gensler to lead Immersive Experience Design, Bob talks about how physical experiences are connecting people to place in inspiring new ways.
January 12, 2023
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What Can Cities Do to Bring People Back to Public Transit?
While most city dwellers feel positively about their city’s public transit system, fewer feel that it provides a great experience.
January 11, 2023
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How the Flight to Experience Can Unlock Value for Commercial Office Buildings
It’s time to rethink the traditional commercial office building model — by redefining “quality” in office buildings and creating workplaces that foster memorable experiences for today’s tenants.
January 11, 2023
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Construction Costs Continued to Climb Through 2022
Construction costs have experienced many disruptive pressures due to the pandemic – from limited labor to stressed supply chains to stubborn inflation pressures. While the industry still finds itself challenged by these pressures heading into 2023, increasing interest rates and the corresponding downward pressure on demand may finally provide some relief.
January 09, 2023
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Strategy: The Unseen Partner for Workplace Design
Clients are looking to support talent through new policies, work point design choices, service design strategies, amenities, and locations.
January 05, 2023
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How Wisp, Gensler’s Space Management System, Helps Workplaces Stay Agile in the New Hybrid Ecosystem
As organizations continue to define the evolving modern workplace, space management system users are reinvigorating the demands of the hybrid office on their everyday duties.
January 05, 2023
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Trends to Watch: What’s Next for the Future of Workplace and Workplace Design
Clients are experimenting with hybrid work, policies changes, spatial needs, and how to create a workplace that supports what workers need. Here’s what’s next for the future of workplace and workplace design.
January 04, 2023
The Trends Defining What’s Next for Stranded Assets and Building Transformation
Owners and developers are considering how to convert Class B and C office buildings that sit vacant as tenants flock to modern, amenity-rich properties.
January 03, 2023
A Shifting Workplace Paradigm for the New Year
In this time of constant change and challenge, people want to spend their time in environments that maximize the way they live, work, play, and collaborate. Our latest research sheds light on an emerging trend in how people and companies are using their space.
January 03, 2023
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Hot Topics From a Year of Transformation and New Ideas
Now more than ever, people are attuned to how physical space shapes experience. As we prepare for the new year, we’re looking back at ideas with the biggest impact in 2022.
December 22, 2022
Trends to Watch: Accessible and Inclusive Design Will Draw Workers Back to the Office
Here’s how workplace designers can play a vital role in creating inclusive spaces that are welcoming of all people and all abilities and supportive of employee well-being with the right mix of amenities and spaces.
December 21, 2022
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Rethinking Las Vegas, Its Hidden Potential, and Future Promise: A Conversation with Brett Robillard
Brett Robillard, a principal and studio director at Gensler’s Las Vegas office, discusses Las Vegas’ ripe potential for growth and expansion, its many misconceptions, and what a new kind of design thinking can bring to the future development of the city.
December 20, 2022
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What’s Next for the Office? Here’s What Corporate Real Estate Executives Say.
Gensler’s survey of CoreNet Global end users aims to understand what CREs are currently implementing or considering across their office portfolio and how plans will impact their real estate footprint.
December 16, 2022
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Thinking Outside the City: Why Transforming Stranded Assets Can Unlock Value in the Suburbs
With millennials and young families leaving cities for the suburbs, transforming stranded assets such as office parks and retail malls into mixed use districts is a major opportunity to add value.
December 16, 2022
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What the Rise of Micromobility Means for the Future of Cities
One trend that emerged from Gensler’s survey of 15,000 residents in 30 cities may change how we navigate urban life: micromobility is more popular than ever before.
December 15, 2022
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Designing for Social Impact in Our Communities
The Gensler Community Impact Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of teams across the firm in pro bono, low bono, mentoring, and research projects that align with the Gensler Model of Community Impact.
December 14, 2022
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A Holistic Approach to Community Impact in Washington, D.C.
Our Gensler DC Community Impact group has developed a key partnership with Kelly Miller Middle School in Ward 7 to provide holistic support to the students and their families.
December 14, 2022
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The Future Is Mixed Use: How Principles of Mixed Use Design Will Restore Our Communities
Mixed-use projects are pivotal in making our communities more enjoyable and resilient. Here are four principles for creating mixed-use environments that will future-proof real estate.
December 08, 2022
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What Gensler’s Latest City Pulse Says About Sustainable Transportation
What can cities do to promote more sustainable transportation options? Gensler's City Pulse data reveals that it may come down to convenience and cost.
December 07, 2022
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Experimentation in the Workplace: Adopting a Software Mindset
To deliver a work system that's designed for success in the current hybrid work environment, design teams must adopt a rapid cyclical development approach that builds a deep understanding of changing leadership aspirations, functional needs, and cultural workstyle norms.
December 07, 2022
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What Gensler’s Recent U.S. Workplace Survey Reveals About What’s Working — and What’s Not — as Workers Return to the Office
Employees say they need to come into the office more often to maximize productivity. The right mix of experiences could accelerate their return.
December 06, 2022
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To Further Your ESG and Carbon Commitments, Start With Signage
When looking for an impactful, actionable, and timely way to support ESG and carbon goals, we suggest starting with a fundamental, yet often overlooked tool: signage.
December 05, 2022
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Activating a Former Gas Station as a Community-Forward Urban Retreat
When the Denver Beer Company approached us to design a new restaurant, ice creamery, and beer tasting room, the concept was to create an inclusive gathering space for all.
December 01, 2022
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Empathy, Embracing Differences, and the Power of Good Listening: A Conversation with Susan Lai
We sat down with Gensler’s Susan Lai to discuss Candid Conversations, a recurring gathering, to celebrate the diversity of Gensler’s people and their personal stories.
November 30, 2022
Financial Firms’ Shifting Priorities: Investing in People and Purpose Through ESG Commitments
Companies are implementing ESG frameworks to attract top talent and to protect bottom lines. Here’s how we are helping clients put those commitments front and center.
November 23, 2022
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How Desire for Experience Is Driving the Flight to Quality
People want to be in spaces that maximize how they live, work, and socialize, which is driving demand for Class A buildings. We’re seeing a flight to quality — and experience.
November 22, 2022
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High Street Place: From Unused Office Lobby to Vibrant Culinary Destination
In the heart of Boston’s Financial District, we partnered with the Rockpoint Group to transform an underutilized atrium between two Class A office towers into an 18,000-square-foot, Art Deco-inspired food hall.
November 21, 2022
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Consumer Goods Companies Are Now Competing for Tech Talent
As more consumer goods companies look to diversify their talent pool, how do they compete with the new expectations and needs of workers? Here are three workplace strategies for creating an authentic sense of purpose and connection.
November 17, 2022
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China’s Honor Life Store Shows How Retail Design Acts as a Cultural and Brand Lens
The new Honor Life Store in China is an immersive, experiential retail format that is an extension of the brand, designed to showcase the possibilities that Honor’s technology enables.
November 11, 2022
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3 Strategies to Stem the Tide of Rising Global Temperatures
All segments of the built ecosystem must change direction to stem the tide of rising global temperatures — whether it’s how we build new cities, re-adapt existing cities, or protect cities in vulnerable regions.
November 09, 2022
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Murals of Joy: How Custom Murals Can Improve Well-being in the Workplace and Beyond
Inspiring and integrating, murals are complex tools of design that can enliven an entire workplace and integrate a community with the environment that surrounds it.
November 07, 2022
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Using Design to Improve the Transit Experience for Los Angeles Metro
Gensler teamed with LA Metro to create a series of innovative Integrated Station Design Solutions to improve the overall transit experience.
November 02, 2022
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A Targeted Approach to Reimagining Central Business Districts
We don’t yet have all the answers for how to remake CBDs, but we our research and commercial real estate trends indicate that we need a shakeup.
October 24, 2022
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The Urban Block Club: A New Model to Revive Our Central Business Districts
To revitalize cities, we can reimagine a resilient, community-focused approach that brings different property owners within a district or block to work with each other and the city to create viable developments.
October 21, 2022
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The Infinite Office: How the Metaverse Connects Us, in Real Life
How might the metaverse allow us to make hybrid work better, provide new value in our retail relationships, and reconnect to our cities and each other? Our Digital Experience Design leaders explore possibilities.
October 20, 2022
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The Hospitality-Driven Workplace
To better attract, engage, and retain talent in the workplace, it will be critical that organizations take a cue from hospitality, viewing employees as valued guests.
October 20, 2022
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Exploring the Future of Workplace Metrics With Machine Learning
When guided by theory and research, emerging data platforms and data science tools, such as machine learning, can reveal new insights about how to design effective workplaces.
October 18, 2022
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Behind the G: The Importance of Design Technology
A group of graduates in the London and Birmingham offices spoke with members of our European Design Technology (DT) team about their roles, specific expertise, misconceptions related to design technology, and where the future of DT might take us.
October 13, 2022
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The Airport of Choice
For those who elect to travel, having the ability to curate a custom airport journey based on individual needs and preferences could encourage people to return to the skies.
October 12, 2022
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Gensler Voices: Francisco Gonzalez on Why It’s Vital to Design Inclusive Spaces
Francisco Gonzalez, co-managing director, Gensler Washington, D.C., discusses his career path, and the impact design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
October 12, 2022
The Nth Space: Hybrid Work and the Future of Gas Stations
As we’re seeing with many workers, remote work doesn’t only mean working from home — it means working from anywhere. That’s one reason gas stations, with their abundance and strategic distribution across the urban landscape, are primed to be reconfigured as third places — new fixtures of our cities that offer a flexible and sustainable solution to building tomorrow’s workplace ecosystem.
October 11, 2022
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Gensler Voices: Ana Salazar on How Her Hispanic Heritage Ignited a Passion for Sustainability
Ana Salazar, design manager for Gensler Houston, chats about her upbringing in Monterrey, Mexico, her journey to Gensler, and how it all influences her current approach to design.
October 11, 2022
Dual-Brand Hotel PIPs Create Design, Financial Opportunities
Hotel developers are interested in dual-brand Property Improvement Plans, which can bring market-driven properties back to financial viability faster than ground-up hotels.
October 03, 2022
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The Future of Office and Lab Space Has No Boundaries
As more life sciences companies aim for increased transparency for the sake of engagement, talent retention, and breakthrough innovation, the boundary between workplace and laboratory blurs.
September 26, 2022
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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 attracts employees to an employer or workplace has shifted.
September 19, 2022
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Matching Mission to Action Will Enable Organizations to Stand Out
When companies act graciously and generously, people come to fully appreciate just how genuine their mission really is. If you want your organization to stand out and stand for something great, it's important to connect mission to action and behave accordingly.
September 19, 2022
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Rethinking What Museums Can Do for Communities — and How We Design Them
With the right vision and design experience, museums can be spaces to both educate and entertain audiences in deeper ways, inspiring them to be stewards of our communities.
September 14, 2022
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From Briefing to Experience, Designing Today’s Customer Experience Center
For many organizations, from technology, to finance, to sports teams, Customer Experience Centers (CECs) are the catalyst for developing and fostering customer relationships.
September 14, 2022
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A Future Vision of Workplace Metrics
New sources of data and workplace analytic tools will help us assess a “people-centric” workplace, using organizational outcomes as workplace performance KPIs.
September 12, 2022
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The Carbon Innovations Hiding in Plain Sight
Gensler Global Co-Chair Diane Hoskins addresses the carbon footprint of concrete and explains how we’re pushing the concrete industry to reduce carbon emissions.
September 09, 2022
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Product Design Gets Redefined When Creating a Wall for All
Working with our client, we designed a demountable partition system that allows employees to easily restructure and repurpose the many open areas of an office.
September 01, 2022
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How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s FAA Airport Terminals Program Will Impact U.S. Airports
Here’s how the first $1 billion in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's FAA Airport Terminals Program is being used to improve the traveler experience — and how other airports can take advantage of these new opportunities.
August 30, 2022
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How Local Governments Are Transforming Green Building Policies — and How to Prepare
Here is a primer on where green building policies came from, what they mean, and where they’re likely to go in the future.
August 18, 2022
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Embracing Senior Living in the Urban Mix
In the next 20 years, the over-65 population will double — as seniors make up more of our urban communities, we need to reconsider the role that active aging and senior living developments can play.
August 17, 2022
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Together, EVs, AVs, and Multimodal Transportation Will Create More Vibrant Cities
We want the act of moving around our cities and communities to be convenient, quick, clean, accessible, and inclusive. So what does that look like, both today and in the years to come?
August 15, 2022
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The Future of Work Is Seasonal
Our lives are influenced by seasonal and cyclical events, so what if our work behaviors followed suit? We explore the possibilities of seasonal work.
August 09, 2022
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What Workplace Can Learn From Airports
The best airports put a hyper focus on the passenger experience, so what if we leveraged the same lessons from the best in aviation design to create a more seamless, equitable workplace experience?
August 08, 2022
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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.
August 08, 2022
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There’s No Place Like the Office: Infusing Hospitality Design Into the Workplace
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we discuss the importance of infusing hospitality design into workplaces to turn offices into a destination, rather than an obligation.
August 05, 2022
Can the 20-Minute City Encourage Gender Parity?
The 20-minute city framework can help us think about what steps we can take to make the zones that are set aside mostly for work more livable and the zones that are delegated to home more welcoming for work.
August 04, 2022
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What Sports Venues Must Do to Be Tomorrow’s Cultural and Economic Anchors
We will soon see sports and entertainment venues designed to be seamlessly integrated into districts. For both renovations and new venues, outward-facing activation will be key.
August 03, 2022
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The Housing Crisis: Finding Hope in Innovation
The pandemic exacerbating the housing crisis in many U.S. cities. For residential architects and designers to make a difference, we must embrace solutions like modular construction, adaptive reuse, and progressive legislation.
August 03, 2022
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How Affinity Districts Find Purpose in a Transactional World
Affinity districts offer an alternative to the purely transactional approach of selecting a place to live or work and herald a return to values-based urban design.
August 02, 2022
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How LinkedIn’s Omaha Headquarters Fosters Community and Equity
Designing a thoughtful brand experience is a powerful tool in building engagement and alignment between employee and purpose.
August 01, 2022
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Is Mass Timber the American South’s Best Kept Secret? Not for Long.
The southeast United States is emerging as a serious contender in the mass timber market, where several large-scale campus projects are poised to redefine sustainable architecture.
July 29, 2022
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Shopping Malls Are Dying — Here's How to Bring Them Back to Life
Malls are not necessarily dead; what’s changing is the expectation of what they should or could be.
July 27, 2022
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How Brands Can Amplify a Purpose-Driven Culture
Purpose is a key factor in building a strong culture, driving success, and engaging employees. Here are three ways brands can create a purpose-driven culture.
July 27, 2022
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Hybrid Retail: 6 Principles for Meaningful Customer Engagement
Physical retail is essential to building meaningful connections with customers, but a mindset shift is necessary. Here are six principles for retailers to better engage in an increasingly hybrid world.
July 26, 2022
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The Path Ahead: Leveraging Lessons for the Future of PreK-12 Learning
After more than two very challenging years for education, the question in front of us now is: what lessons have been learned about our children’s education and the role of schools in our communities?
July 21, 2022
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Product Design Gets Graphic: A Story of Life Safety
Many clients want custom glass graphics, but costs can be significant, and the process can take months. We partnered with a trusted manufacturer on a prepackaged program to offer a practical and convenient solution.
July 21, 2022
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Optimizing Hybrid Meetings for Neurodiversity and Inclusion at Work
Our inclusive design guidelines for hybrid meetings benefit all — regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, culture, or workstyle.
July 18, 2022
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How Inside-Out Design Can Boost the Cultural Experience
Designing spaces that are meant for the public requires a different approach — one that is bespoke, transparent, and equitable.
July 14, 2022
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What Senior Living Has to Say about Health and Well-Being in Design
Senior living design prioritizes health and well-being and forces us to think deeply about the experience of the end user without taking their abilities for granted.
July 13, 2022
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4 Strategies for Amplifying Health and Well-being in Residence Halls
Gensler’s design for an on-campus housing project for CSULB takes a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on student health, well-being, and equity.
July 13, 2022
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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 post-pandemic age.
July 12, 2022
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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, and communities.
July 11, 2022
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Driving Inclusivity in Digital Content
We engaged diverse content creators to explore the topic of inclusivity and help shape perspective on how we can evolve both the way we work, and the work itself.
July 07, 2022
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A YMCA Facility Reconceptualized to Prioritize Wellness and Community
As a facility that had to be reconceptualized and designed during the pandemic, the Holcomb Family YMCA in Spring, Texas is designed to help members maintain healthy lifestyles and stay connected with the community.
July 07, 2022
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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 its culture
June 27, 2022
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3 Steps for Setting the Stage for a Successful Hybrid Meeting
With hybrid work now a fixture of our professional lives, here are some best practices for creating a more seamless, effective hybrid meeting experience.
June 23, 2022
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Houston’s First Innovation District Is Established With an Adaptive Reuse Approach
Reimagined to include Class A office space, shared workspace, classrooms, a lab, and maker space, the Ion launches a new, community-centered nucleus of innovation.
June 22, 2022
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3 Considerations for Rethinking NYC Office Buildings
With outdated properties seeing higher vacancy rates and less interest in leasing activity, here are three considerations to rethink the potential of New York City office buildings.
June 21, 2022
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5 Ways ESG Can Influence Design and Create Opportunities
Here’s how we’re expanding our understanding of ESG metrics so we can tangibly quantify the positive impacts design innovations can bring.
June 15, 2022
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Revitalizing Stranded Assets to Build Vibrant Suburban Districts
With recent shifts toward suburban areas, civic leaders and real estate developers have an opportunity to create synergistic communities beyond urban downtowns that offer places to live, work, and play.
June 14, 2022
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Climate Disclosure Mandates Will Irreversibly Transform Real Estate — and Supercharge the Low-Carbon Market
It has become clear that investors, driven by tenant demand and regulations, will be the force pushing the decarbonization of commercial real estate.
June 13, 2022
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A Framework for Fostering Climate Resilience and Preparedness in the Built Environment
Within Gensler's U.S. Climate Action Survey 2022, we introduce a new roadmap for climate action through design that is anchored by four pillars: environment, economy, experience, and equity.
June 10, 2022
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What Gensler’s 2022 City Pulse Survey Says About Hybrid Work and Urban Life
Findings from Gensler’s Spring 2022 City Pulse Survey show that people with remote work arrangements still tend to prefer city living — and that supporting flexible and hybrid work strategies at the city level is an opportunity to catalyze the rebirth of our downtowns and neighborhoods.
June 09, 2022
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Labs and Sciences: Consider This for Adaptive Reuse
The lab and life sciences industry is seeing a spike in interest from real estate investors, but this specialized industry brings its own unique real estate considerations.
June 08, 2022
5 Strategies for Converting Retail and Office Space into Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Here are five strategies to convert vacant or underutilized retail and office properties into outpatient care facilities that support a positive and efficient experience for both patients and staff.
June 07, 2022
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Product Design Takes a Bathroom Break
Hygiene enhancement is a cardinal objective when designing most products intended for public restrooms, but it’s not the only way to bolster end user confidence and comfort.
June 06, 2022
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The Impacts of Affordability, Remote Work, and Personal Safety on Urban Life
How are factors like affordability, remote work opportunities, and personal safety affecting people’s attitudes towards urban life? Gensler’s Spring 2022 City Pulse Survey examines how cities can meet the needs of all residents, now and in the future.
June 01, 2022
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Living (and Thriving) at the Edge of Technology
Edge computing can improve performance, reduce costs, and help fuel the growth of next-generation technologies and applications.
May 27, 2022
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How Willis Tower’s Repositioning Is Unlocking New Value and Reenergizing Chicago
Gensler’s Todd Heiser and Michael Townsend discuss “creating a building that is not about work, but about life” at Willis Tower — a 2022 Winner of AIA Chicago’s prestigious Design Excellence Awards.
May 26, 2022
How an Iconic Houston Park Helped Spark the Development of Downtown
The creation of parks and access to the outdoors has singlehandedly changed the way downtown Houston is accessed and utilized.
May 26, 2022
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Mixed Use, Public Space, and the Future of Central Business Districts
With an influx of people to the suburbs and hybrid work here to stay, how do Central Business Districts reinvent themselves? Our research sheds light on the key characteristics residents want from cities and CBDs.
May 23, 2022
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How to Make Your Office an Experience Multiplier
The new office must be an experience multiplier, a destination rather than an obligation. But how do you create that kind of place? Here are six strategies to make it happen.
May 17, 2022
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How the Intersection of Architecture and Mobility Will Shape the Cities of Tomorrow
Recognizing a shared interest in solving complex urban mobility challenges, BMW Designworks and Gensler came together to explore a new range of design ideas for urban living in a project called Architecture X Mobility.
May 16, 2022
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If Rush Hour Goes Away, How Should Public Transit Adapt?
A successful future for public transportation is likely to consist of highly fluid service that supports more trips throughout the typical day than just the daily commute.
May 12, 2022
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Building a Better Academic Workplace
The 1,000-year-old academic workplace might finally have reached its breaking point — here’s how to reengineer it in a smarter way.
May 10, 2022
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The Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent Is Your Office Design
Enhanced technology, a focus on employee well-being, and flexible layouts are contributing to a new, post-pandemic office ecosystem, which can help attract and retain talent.
May 09, 2022
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The Evolution of an Icon: Creating a New Experience at theMART
An inside look at theMART’s evolution as it takes on a new relevance to best serve the design and business communities of Chicago and beyond.
May 05, 2022
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Hybrid Is Here to Stay: 5 Considerations for Creating a Better Hybrid Experience
Here are five reasons why hybrid work is here to stay, including design implications for creating compelling, people-centric hybrid experiences.
May 02, 2022
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How Emerging New Workplace Realities Will Drive Corporate Real Estate Strategies
Coupled with Gensler’s workplace research, our survey of CRE executives offers valuable insights on return to office timing, the long-term impact on corporate real estate footprints, employer policies, and more.
April 29, 2022
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3 Key Strategies to Build Your Brand and Culture in a Reimagined Future
Here are three key drivers of change and areas of focus for brands to reset and realign with people’s needs in a changing world.
April 29, 2022
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Preparing for a Resilient Future Through Climate Action
Gensler’s Co-CEOs discuss how research-based design strategies can help cities and communities adapt to the changing climate.
April 27, 2022
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Cultivating a Food Resilient Future
Our research on food resilience started out with the focus on rethinking urban agriculture, identifying 12 opportunity areas where urban farms can be integrated into our cities.
April 27, 2022
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The Case for Mass Timber: How First United Bank Is Creating a More Sustainable Future
Gensler’s design for several First United Bank projects in Texas and Oklahoma highlight the potential of mass timber as a sustainable, low-carbon material.
April 26, 2022
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Designing an Innovation District for the City of Austin
Austin’s Innovation District unites education, entertainment, leisure, and sports. This type of urban, mixed-use center brings in new business and diverse populations, while enhancing the culture of a city.
April 25, 2022
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Why Designing for Climate Action and Sustainability Is an Imperative
We sat down with the global leaders of Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability practice to discuss what’s next for climate action and sustainable design.
April 19, 2022
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Inclusive Product Design: Everyone Has a Seat at the Table
With careful planning and thoughtful design, the conference room experience will be seamless for all users, and everyone will get the most out of the space.
April 15, 2022
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Built to Last: Improving Our Airports With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law criteria for next-gen air traffic control towers and terminals, we’re reminded that sustainable buildings should be built to last.
April 15, 2022
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The Next Phase for Climate Action: An Embodied Carbon Revolution
We are working to influence the building industry by sparking demand for sustainable building materials to improve the resilience of global supply chains.
April 14, 2022
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How the Building Industry Can Respond to the Terrible, No-Good, Very-Bad IPCC Report
The solutions we must embrace are not aimed at the 1% of iconic sustainable buildings, but rather they are intended to help us return to basic strategies across 99% of existing and future developments.
April 14, 2022
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Gensler Voices: Joseph Joseph on Creating a Career in Digital Innovation
Joseph Joseph, Gensler’s global director of Design Technology, discusses how his identity and background have influenced his career path, and how diversity is built into the firm's culture.
April 11, 2022
Oakland’s Office Space Resurgence: Stitching the Old With the New for a Resilient Future
Oakland is continuing to transform its downtown urban core with a series of historic commercial building renovations that are driving a resurgence for creative office space and civic life.
April 08, 2022
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5 Ways to Rethink the Future of Residential Development and Design
Gensler’s Residential Experience Index unpacks what makes a great living experience. Here are five key findings that demonstrate how we’re rethinking the future of residential development.
April 06, 2022
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Net Zero Design Is the Key to Building a Resilient, Post-Pandemic Future
As we re-envision the way that buildings, developments, and even cities promote health, we must reimagine how the built environment supports the long-term resilience of our communities, livelihoods, and resources.
April 04, 2022
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How Inclusive Design Supports Resilience and Climate Preparedness
We have an opportunity to design places that are inclusive, promote resilience, and make preparedness more accessible in the face of climate change events.
April 01, 2022
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Visualizing Workplace Social Networks in Order to Drive Better Real Estate Decisions
Organizational network analysis (ONA) is an objective tool that can be used to understand how ideas and information flow among people in an organization. Here’s how we’re visualizing communication patterns to help drive better decisions about workplace real estate.
March 30, 2022
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Understanding Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in Design and Construction
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, project management and technical experts offer insights and suggestions for making the design and construction process as smooth as possible.
March 22, 2022
The Future of the 20-Minute City
The “20-minute city” fosters connectivity to everyday resources by design. By designing through an ESG lens, we can create healthy, walkable communities for everyone.
March 21, 2022
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Product Design With the World in Mind: Just What the Doctor Ordered
As one of the largest specifiers of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), many of our product design clients are asking for our reporting requirements for embodied carbon in order to be more responsive to project needs.
March 18, 2022
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To Reinvigorate Downtown Cores, Developers Should Adopt a Mixed-Use Mindset
To retain and attract post-pandemic tenants in urban cores, developers will need to adopt a mixed-use mindset, with a focus on the human experience first.
March 17, 2022
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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 lessons that the office sector can leverage from retail.
March 15, 2022
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How TK Elevator’s New Workplace Spurs Connectivity Through Experiential Design
TK Elevator’s North America Regional Business Support Center merges experiential design with interactive spaces to achieve brand awareness and amplify community connection.
March 15, 2022
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Modular by Design: The Promise of Prefab for Expressive Design
Designers are pushing the perceived limits of modular construction to build efficiently and safely while preserving time, cost, and materials. Explore prefab modular design for residential high-rises in Los Angeles.
March 11, 2022
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3 Guidelines for Making Hybrid Meetings Work for You
For hybrid meetings to work, meeting formats shouldn’t just be an afterthought; to achieve an effective hybrid engagement for everyone, we need the right setup, the right facilitation, and the right purpose.
March 10, 2022
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Understanding Changes in Project Costs Is Crucial to Designing Great Workplaces
For workplace developers, designers, and tenants who are rethinking the office in response to new ways of working, today’s cost challenges are particularly acute. Gensler’s 2022 U.S. Workplace Interiors Insights Report offers a deep look into today’s dynamic cost conditions, providing a path toward meaningful and actionable measures.
March 09, 2022
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Design Strategies for Transitioning Back to Reopening
Across many parts of the globe, we are seeing mask and vaccine mandates being lifted. All this signals positive news for individuals and companies looking to get back to something resembling life in 2019.
March 08, 2022
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Adaptive Reuse Brings New Vibrancy to Silicon Valley’s State Street Market
Adaptive reuse was a critical sustainable design strategy in designing the new State Street Market in Los Altos, California, transforming a dormant building into a vibrant community hub.
March 07, 2022
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Reimagining Mass Housing Developments in Sub-Saharan Africa Through a Circular Cities Lens
For future African cities to be global magnets and domestic havens, it will be necessary to approach mass housing with a more resilient, regenerative, and circular mindset.
March 01, 2022
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Leveraging Corporate Partnerships to Color Our Communities
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we explore the power of corporate partnerships and youth development programming in strengthening support for our communities.
February 28, 2022
Multiuse, Connected, and Resilient Buildings Will Win Tomorrow’s Tenants
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange, design and development experts discuss how buildings can stand out and be more resilient in today’s competitive market.
February 25, 2022
Why the New Workplace Ecosystem Is Key to the Future of Work
As we think about the future of work, consider a new workplace ecosystem — a Swiss Army knife approach to choosing the whole suite of places and spaces that provide the best environment for the work at hand.
February 24, 2022
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New Gensler Workplace Survey Findings: Employee Expectations for Future Office Design and Culture
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, Gensler workplace experts share key findings from Gensler’s latest U.S. Workplace Survey and offer insights for a more meaningful future of work.
February 23, 2022
3 Lessons From Today’s Students That Will Shape the Future Workplace
Coupling findings from Gensler’s Workplace Survey and Education Engagement Index research, we’ve identified three key findings that the future workplace cannot ignore.
February 22, 2022
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Gensler Voices: Eric Knowles on How Design Can Create a More Sustainable, Just, and Equitable World
We sat down with Eric Knowles, technical designer, Gensler Charlotte, to ask him about his career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
February 18, 2022
Gensler Voices: Heidi Davis on Why Diverse Teams Can Create New Narratives
We asked Heidi Davis, HR Director, Gensler’s North Central Region, to reflect on her career journey and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
February 16, 2022
A Workplace Designed for Trust and Empowerment
As the first new workplace designed to fully align with LinkedIn’s future vision, the company's Omaha, Nebraska offices point the way to what a fully dynamic, hybrid work environment looks like.
February 15, 2022
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Innovation Districts, Affinity Districts, and the City of the Future
Here's how innovation is happening at a variety of scales, from affinity districts, to innovation districts, across cities.
February 14, 2022
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The Future of the Museum Experience: Diverse, Inclusive, and Digital
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we explore how museums are adapting to changing visitor expectations in an increasingly digital world.
February 09, 2022
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Using Design Technology to Evolve Outpatient Healthcare Delivery
As providers assess the future of outpatient facilities, they can enhance data-driven design journeys with gFloorz 2.0, a computational product by Gensler.
February 08, 2022
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The Key Elements of Successful Innovation Districts
What are the core fundamentals of innovation districts, and what makes them successful? People, place, and partnerships are key.
February 07, 2022
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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 time as valuable factors in the resilience equation.
February 03, 2022
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The Future of ESG in Architecture
A team at Gensler is changing the challenge of measuring the impact of ESG goals by developing design guidance and strategy to add clarity and specificity to ESG metrics.
February 02, 2022
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Unlocking Workplace Purpose Starts With Self-Awareness
Companies that are making the most successful decisions about their workplaces are not following a prescriptive method or imitating others. They are doing what is right for them, responding to the specific needs of their business and employees.
February 01, 2022
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The Lab Building of the Future is NEXT
The traditional method of designing new science buildings needs to evolve from what the building looks like, to how it needs to be optimized for each tenant.
January 25, 2022
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Designing an Equitable and Connected Airport Experience for Every Traveler
In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, four Gensler aviation industry experts explore how the pandemic has introduced airport design innovations in health, wellness, technology, and equity.
January 24, 2022
Learning From Home: 3 Key Lessons for the Future of PreK-12 Learning
How can the experience of working, parenting, teaching, and learning from home inform opportunities for future learning environments? Here are three key insights.
January 18, 2022
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Product Design ‘Cleans Up’ and Office Hygiene Gets a Boost
As COVID-related office hygiene and cleaning protocols play a role in the return to the office, Gensler’s Product Development practice has a range of initiatives to help organizations take office hygiene to the next level.
January 10, 2022
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How Are Companies and Employees Planning for the Future of the Office?
Amid a constantly evolving pandemic, how are companies and employees planning for a return to the office? Gensler's workplace survey research offers some insights.
January 06, 2022
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Recruiting Robotics Against Climate Change
As part of the Department of Energy’s E-ROBOT initiative, we teamed up with a group of roboticists and builders to develop a flexible new tool and data platform that can streamline and simplify adaptive reuse and retrofit projects.
January 05, 2022
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Why Is the Outlook on Telehealth So Complicated?
Telehealth was at the forefront of healthcare consults during the pandemic, but we’re not hearing enough on lessons learned. We have crucial questions that need answering but the experiment is still unfolding.
December 22, 2021
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Using Technology to Help Solve Persistent Accessibility Problems in Public Transit
For the millions of people with visual, cognitive, or mobility challenges, accessing stations via elevators or even physically boarding a train or bus are daily concerns.
December 21, 2021
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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 demand more balanced ways of working and living. Here are our 10 core principles that drive our work on repositioning and reuse projects.
December 21, 2021
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Trends Shaping the Future of Mixed Use and Retail Centers
Mixed use spaces are in demand because mixed use provides flexibility, diversity, and a range of experiences. So, what’s next for mixed-use developments?
December 20, 2021
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The Trends Redefining Sports Venues in 2022 and Beyond
Every fan coming to the game expects a higher level of experience. So, how can sports venue design enhance the spectator experience?
December 20, 2021
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3 Trends That Are Here to Stay in 2022
In January, Gensler will release Design Forecast 2022 — here is a preview of a few design trends we anticipate rising to the fore in 2022.
December 17, 2021
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Year in Review: Top 5 Topics of 2021
Throughout the year, we explored the responsibility we have as an industry to ensure the future health and safety of our cities and communities through the power of design. Here are our five biggest trends and topics from a year of rebuilding and reconnection.
December 16, 2021
How Architects and Designers Can Continue to Prioritize Inclusivity
Roger Smith and Lisa Cholmondeley, co-directors of Gensler’s Center for Research on Equity and the Built Environment, talk about designing for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and what lies ahead.
December 16, 2021
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How D.C.’s Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center Supports Black Women
Birth centers can level the playing field for low-income women and women of color. Community of Hope offers health services regardless of one’s ability to pay.
December 13, 2021
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What Urban Residents Say About COVID Variants, Wellness, and Cities
As the pandemic continues to evolve, what does the future of cities look like? Our City Pulse Survey offers some insights.
December 10, 2021
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How Hospitality Can Revamp Financial Services and Professional Services Firms
With hospitality-inspired workplace design, financial firms can create a purpose-driven space that empowers employees, nurtures client relationships, and provides a competitive edge for attracting talent.
December 07, 2021
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A Living Lab: Our Experience Designing Gensler Miami’s New Hybrid Office
Gensler Miami’s new hybrid office eschews traditional workplace planning methods to create an office space crafted around purpose and engagement.
December 07, 2021
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Distribution Center Design and Last-Mile Logistics
Here are five considerations for setting up a successful logistics center that will meet the challenges in last-mile delivery.
December 03, 2021
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Why Inclusive Design Is a Critical Advantage in the War for Talent
For companies who are looking to compete in the war for talent by delivering a positive employee experience, inclusive design is a critical consideration.
December 02, 2021
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Cities Are Rebounding, But Their Relationship With Residents Is Changing
For the first time since we began surveying global city residents in May 2020 — during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic — living satisfaction is finally on the rise.
December 01, 2021
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Delivering the Future at Pittsburgh International Airport
COVID-19 exposed the need to think about air terminals differently. New expectations and needs for airports mean they will evolve into multifaceted centers of activity for passengers, aviation staff, and the community at large.
November 30, 2021
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How the New SFO Terminal Reflects the Needs of Travelers Post-Pandemic
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 1 was undergoing a transformation long before COVID-19, including enhancements designed to improve the passenger experience.
November 29, 2021
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Why Digital Transformation Is Critical for Retailers to Remain Relevant
Here are three key adaptations for retailers to embrace digital transformation and understand customer experience expectations, in-store adaptations, and digital engagement.
November 23, 2021
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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 insights.
November 23, 2021
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How Social Interactions Will Drive Retail Forward
The new retail environment will require an integrated design approach that will spark the social interactions we seek. Here are three key space considerations to support this.
November 22, 2021
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From Parklets to Placemaking: Reimagining the Future of San Antonio
Parklets and other temporary design explorations can lead to more permanent solutions for creative placemaking, as well as increased pedestrian engagement and well-being in urban landscapes.
November 12, 2021
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Reflecting on the First Year of Black Lives and Design Grants
Gensler’s Black Lives and Design grants fund research dedicated to addressing systemic racism, unconscious bias, and social justice, as relates to areas of inquiry, such as workplace and cities.
November 10, 2021
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5 Trends CRE Leaders Can Use to Reimagine a New Workplace Reality
Here are five trends commercial real estate leaders are evaluating to drive business performance, innovation, and employee engagement.
November 07, 2021
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How Companies Are Using the Office to Transition to the New Reality
By giving employees the power to tailor their own experience, we can create an office that’s ready for multiple futures.
November 05, 2021
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The Future of Work Is Flexible
What does the future of work look like? If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the future is flexible, and we must stay nimble so we can adapt to constantly evolving community conditions.
November 04, 2021
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Navigating the Circular Economy: How Reusing Materials Saves Costs and Lowers Embodied Carbon
Here’s how companies can proactively decrease the carbon associated with materials in a building’s lifecycle and reduce debris and waste going into landfills.
November 03, 2021
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Fighting Climate Injustice: 10 Strategies for Action
Gensler and the American Institute of Architects are both committed to an ambitious agenda in the fight against climate change. Climate justice refines that approach to ensure that no one community is unfairly impacted by the burden of climate change.
November 03, 2021
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The Case for Adaptive Reuse: How The Link Drives Sustainable Design Strategies in Downtown Denver
We transformed a 1960s-era telecom office tower into a creative, modern, mixed-use office building at a fraction of the embodied carbon cost compared to building new.
November 01, 2021
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The Morphable Office: Envisioning the Future of the Office Through an ESG Lens
What does the future office building look like? Gensler’s “Morphable Office” concept draws people back to the office and also addresses equity and climate change.
October 29, 2021
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Why Physical Brand Experiences Are More Effective
By manifesting a brand’s vision and values within the workplace, employees understand the company’s soul, connect with its purpose, and become its champions.
October 28, 2021
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Now Is the Time to Reinvest in Local Materials
COVID-19 could force us to improve construction’s supply chain impact.
October 26, 2021
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Campus Masterplan 2.0: Including an Integrated Wellness Strategy
By creating a network of engagements and reinforcements throughout a student’s daily journey, academic institutions can normalize wellness and shift it from a place to go, to a state of mind.
October 26, 2021
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Designing Performance Centers to Promote Well-being for Athletes
The sports industry has shifted beyond pure training facilities to establish athletic performance centers for “total performance” with spaces that support conditioning, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation.
October 21, 2021
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Embracing Collective Memory to Redress Injustice in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill
Like so many predominantly Black urban centers in the U.S., Pittsburgh’s Hill District became a target for redlining and urban renewal programs that displaced thousands of people starting in the 1920s and ‘30s. By partnering with local organizations and community groups to create an inclusive, mixed-use linear park, Gensler’s plan for the Lower Hill District hopes to correct the injustices of the past.
October 14, 2021
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Reimagining Education Spaces: The Student Perspective
We collaborated with students to amplify their voices and provide a platform to share their design ideas and lived experiences to design more inclusive education spaces.
October 11, 2021
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How Younger Workers’ Preferences and Workstyles Will Define the Future Workplace
The preferences and workstyles of our younger workers will increasingly define the future of the workplace for everyone. How will this impact how we work? We uncovered some distinct generational differences for how generations prefer to work and how they value the office differently.
October 07, 2021
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The Future of Residential Design Must Balance Affordability, Satisfaction, and Experience
Among the factors impacting people’s decisions about where to live, what matters most? Gensler’s Residential Experience Index seeks to understand residents’ perspectives and uncover the factors driving housing satisfaction.
October 06, 2021
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Stranded Assets: Realizing the Potential of Old Malls and Abandoned Office Parks
How can designers transform these properties into destinations that have environmental, social, and economic benefits?
October 06, 2021
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Charting a Better Course for Senior Living
We want seniors’ years to be imbued with activity, purpose, and interpersonal connection. Here are four principles to help us create that future.
October 05, 2021
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Hospitality’s Growing Influence on Mid- to High-End Residential Design
Here are five hospitality-inspired approaches for residential developers and designers to remain competitive and offer consumers complementary services that enhance their living experience.
October 04, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Deysy Cruz Escobar on Why Underrepresented Communities Should Have a Voice in Design
We sat down with Deysy Cruz Escobar, technical designer, Gensler Atlanta, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
October 01, 2021
Gensler Voices: Alex Fernández on the Art of Drawing to Envision a Better Future
We sat down with Alex Fernandez, design director, Gensler Boston, to ask him about his career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
September 29, 2021
The Future of Live Music Venues
After analyzing pre-COVID trends, the industry’s pandemic response, and projections of post-vaccine preferences, we’ve identified six design and programmatic modifications that guide the development of the ideal music venue.
September 28, 2021
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High-Tech, Low-Touch: Renavigating the Airport Customer Journey
Long airport lines aren’t just an inconvenience — they erode passenger confidence. Now, airports must reinvent themselves for a more seamless curb-to-gate journey.
September 28, 2021
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Beyond the Lab Module: What Scientists Want From New-Age Lab Buildings
We interviewed four scientists with varied fields of research about their workplace experiences to learn how designers can create environments that meet their expectations and needs — as well as support their new ways of working.
September 27, 2021
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Rethinking Longevity in an Age-Inclusive World
Design plays a key role in keeping older adults safe, connected, and engaged in their community. These strategies for reimagining longevity in an age-inclusive world cater to diverse needs and lifestyles of older adults.
September 23, 2021
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3 Ways to Rethink the Outpatient Healthcare Experience
A variety of outpatient care options are fast becoming an integral part of today’s health system. We’ve delivered a study on outpatient care — here’s how we’re approaching things differently.
September 21, 2021
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Gensler Voices: María José Tasada on How People and Culture Drive Design
We sat down with María José Tasada, project architect, Gensler Chicago, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
September 20, 2021
Here’s Why Employees at Top-Performing Companies Need the Office
Top-performing companies support flexibility and encourage remote work, but they also value the role of the physical workplace to bring their talent together to achieve great results.
September 14, 2021
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Designing a Workplace That Optimizes for Movement and Mobility
What would an office building that puts movement front and center be like? A new headquarters building designed for the American Physical Therapy Association explores that idea.
September 10, 2021
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How to Create a Vibrant, Inclusive New City: The Story of Tysons, Virginia
Tysons, Virginia has a particular form of urbanism, one that simply isn’t replicated anywhere else. It has an uncommon diversity that goes beyond the surface level, and an inclusive architecture that sets a stage where life can be lived in a distinctly Tysons way.
September 08, 2021
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Why Top-Performing Companies Are More Likely to Increase Their Real Estate Footprint Post-COVID
Even though delta changed the timeline, workers around the world still place a great deal of value in the physical workplace — and our newest data from the U.S. shows that people at the top performing companies in particular value the physical workplace and look forward to resuming in-person work.
September 07, 2021
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How AT&T’s Discovery District Is Transforming Dallas’ Urban Core
By creating an immersive, mixed-use destination, the AT&T Discovery District reimagines the headquarters as a magnetic new public space, while breathing new life into Dallas’ downtown core.
August 31, 2021
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Three International Lessons for U.S. Workplace Well-being
As organizations across the globe grapple with questions around the return to the workplace, figuring out how to adapt an organization’s culture is paramount.
August 27, 2021
New Design and Infrastructure Projects Are Unlocking the Northeast Rail Corridor
Investing in the Northeast Corridor — the most traveled rail corridor in North America — could unlock the East Coast’s full potential.
August 24, 2021
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4 Ways Electric Mobility Will Reshape Our Cities
In the past few years, we've hit a tipping point for electric mobility. But the real game-changing story is largely being overlooked: electric vehicles have the potential to dramatically reshape our cities.
August 24, 2021
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Justice, Equity & Design Dialogue Series: Conversations with Eden Robinson, Greg Hoffman, and Lesley Lokko
Our Justice, Equity & Design Dialogues are a call-to-action to take a leadership role in driving change within our firm and industry, and with our clients and in our communities to create lasting impact.
August 23, 2021
A Pandemic-Conscious Blueprint for Architecture
How uniform standards applied across the built environment can protect our communities from COVID-19 and future pandemics.
August 17, 2021
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Lessons From India: 4 Interventions to Inform the Future Workplace
Gensler’s India Return to Work Survey 2021 reveals that workers in India are embracing a hybrid work model — but they face unique challenges and opportunities.
August 12, 2021
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Meet the New 9-to-5: An Enhanced Approach to Hybrid Work
As we plot our returns to the workplace, there’s a need to craft new routines that address the new behaviors that we’ve honed in our remote work experiences.
August 11, 2021
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Five Considerations for the New Lab of the Future
We have an opportunity to design a new kind of lab environment — one where ideation and innovation take center stage.
August 10, 2021
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Why Understanding the BIPOC Student Experience Is Critical to the Future of Education
With a grant from Gensler’s Center for Research on Equity and the Built Environment, we seek to understand the complexities of urban education and its impact on the BIPOC student experience.
August 10, 2021
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5 Considerations for Designing the Future of Higher Education
Learning has taken a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the experience may lead to a future that is nothing like the past.
August 09, 2021
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Why Circular Cities Play a Critical Role in Restoring Ecologies
To address pressing global challenges such as climate change, we must take a more regenerative, resilient approach to planning and developing our cities — one that is less linear, and more circular.
August 03, 2021
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Insights From Gensler’s 2021 City Pulse Survey and the Impact on Rising Cities
In this Gensler Design Exchange podcast episode, Gensler’s Global Cities Lead and regional leaders discuss how Gensler’s City Pulse Survey findings might impact the workplace, mobility, retail, culture, and entertainment for rising cities.
August 02, 2021
4 Emerging Patterns About Hybrid Work and the Future of the Office
As workers around the world continue to experiment with how and where they work in the face of ongoing uncertainty, Gensler's global Workplace Surveys uncover some universal truths and patterns about the hybrid future of work.
July 27, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Maddy Crippen Shares an Athlete’s Perspective on the Olympic Venue Experience
We sat down with Maddy Crippen, Southeast regional marketing director, to ask about her experiences at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and the Olympic venue experience from the athlete’s perspective.
July 26, 2021
Q2 Stadium Celebrates Austin’s Local Roots With a Unique Stadium Design
Austin’s Q2 Stadium is a 365-day destination and community asset that capitalizes on the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and tech-forward growth.
July 20, 2021
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Designing a Climate-Ready Headquarters for FIS in Jacksonville
Adaptable, resilient buildings will need to be able to specifically withstand sea level rise and storm surges long-term.
July 12, 2021
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Gensler Voices: O'Lanre Smith Shares How World Travel Shaped His Architecture Career
We sat down with O'Lanre Smith, architect and technical director, Gensler Morristown, to ask him about the impact design and architecture can have on our communities, and his personal journey to becoming an architect.
July 09, 2021
Delivering Wellness on Campus so Students Can Thrive
Here are five considerations for colleges and universities to create a campus-wide wellness ecosystem that supports students where they are.
July 06, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Asenath Yeung, Gensler San Jose
We sat down with Asenath Yeung, interior designer, Gensler San Jose, to ask her about her career path and how design can help raise awareness about subjects of wellness, equity, and inclusion.
July 02, 2021
Travel’s Resurgence: Here’s What Post-Vaccine Travel Will Look Like
What will post-vaccine travel look like in the U.S.? Gensler’s Hospitality Pulse Survey offers some insights.
June 29, 2021
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Reimagining the Airport as the New Town Square
As passenger behaviors evolve and people seek to experience local culture, the airport will become a community hub where people can interact and gather, rather than a place solely for coming and going.
June 28, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Brian Smuts, Gensler Chicago
We sat down with Brian Smuts, project director, Gensler Chicago, to ask him about his career path and how design can help raise awareness about subjects of wellness, equity, and inclusion.
June 28, 2021
Gensler Voices: Brooks Morelock, Gensler New York
We sat down with Brooks Morelock, design director, Gensler New York, to ask him about his career path and how design can help raise awareness about subjects of wellness, equity, and inclusion.
June 25, 2021
Inside the World’s Largest Hospitality Company
Tim Grisius, Global M&A and Real Estate Officer at Marriott International, talks about Marriott’s evolution to become the world’s largest hospitality company; the hospitality industry’s path to recovery; Marriott’s new headquarters; and more.
June 24, 2021
Creating a Destination for Pride, Diversity, and Inclusion in San Jose
The city of San Jose has created a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming LGBTQIA+ district that showcases the history, culture, and diversity of the queer community.
June 22, 2021
Work From Home Needs a Home for Work
How can residential design evolve to support the growing at-home workforce? Gensler's Residential Experience Index offers some insights.
June 21, 2021
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Why Now Is the Time to Rethink Workplace Amenities
As global enterprises prepare their return to the office, many are asking: what amenities might deliver the greatest returns in today’s evolving work landscape?
June 17, 2021
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The Inclusion Utopia: Promoting a More Equitable and Inclusive Experience for Athletes
With over 100 anti-trans bills across the US., we sought to understand how design can create opportunities for an inclusive, safe locker room experience for all athletes.
June 16, 2021
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Bridging the Gap to Bring More Diverse Voices Into the Design Profession
Here are six lessons from our HBCU Student Design Charrette for bringing more diverse voices and talent into the design profession.
June 16, 2021
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Designing a Black-Owned Gallery to Elevate Artists of Color
At Gallery 90220, a new Black-owned art space in South L.A., Gensler's designers leveraged the power of design to literally create a platform to share the stories of artists of color.
June 15, 2021
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The Benefits of Converting Class C Office Into First Class Residential
In order to future-proof older buildings, clients need to make buildings more energy efficient, more resilient, and more vibrant to attract and retain tenants and talent.
June 14, 2021
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7 Ways Creative Leaders Can Build Inclusive Organizations and Solutions: Lessons From a CMO
We invited Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer and innovation leader at Nike, to share his thoughts about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the design industry.
June 14, 2021
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Work From Home Product Design: How to Make a Desk Its Best
With more people working from home, the demands on the home office will evolve and consumers’ performance expectations for home office equipment — particularly the desk — are expected to increase.
June 11, 2021
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The Fifth Façade: Rethinking Urban Rooftops for the Post-Pandemic Office Building
Rather than being a sign of exclusivity, rooftop spaces are becoming one of the biggest opportunities in real estate development and an essential part of any well-positioned office building.
June 11, 2021
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Will Remote Work Trends Benefit Smaller, More Affordable Cities?
How can cities function as an attractive extension of the office in the age of “anywhere work?”
June 08, 2021
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An 8-Step Model for ESG and Wellness in the Workplace
Helping people thrive at work through wellness design and initiatives may seem like an idealized goal. It’s not. It’s achievable and fundamental to ESG and wellness.
June 01, 2021
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What Gensler’s Latest Pulse Survey Uncovers About the Post-Pandemic City
As urban residents around the world consider relocating, our City Pulse findings offer a snapshot of their views, providing real-time research into how the pandemic has impacted global cities.
May 26, 2021
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The Most Timeless Design Differentiator Is Technology
In the past year, we have seen our practice evolve and transform thanks to a number of proprietary computational design tools Gensler has developed.
May 25, 2021
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Rethinking the Ways Cities Can Invest in Vital Neighborhoods
As we emerge from the pandemic, racial and socioeconomic disparities are more apparent than ever in our urban environments — and we must recenter our focus on creating accessible, equitable cities.
May 24, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Jon Park, Gensler Atlanta
We sat down with Jon Park, senior architectural designer, Gensler Atlanta, to ask him about his career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
May 21, 2021
Transforming Our Streets and the Public Realm Through Art and Programming
In 2020, we saw public space and art bring local and global communities together in new ways. How might we reimagine our streets and the public realm to steward more equitable and sustainable communities?
May 20, 2021
Lessons From China: What Hybrid Work Really Looks Like in Practice
The Chinese workplace is back open — and the experience of these workers holds lessons for the rest of the world as we consider what a hybrid workplace future really looks like.
May 19, 2021
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China’s Return Offers a Glimpse Into the Post-Pandemic Workplace
China’s profound and successful transition back to the office was the first of its kind — here are some emerging findings from our China Workplace Survey research.
May 19, 2021
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The HBCU Student Design Charrette: A Study in Inclusivity and Hope
Gensler's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Student Design Charrette is a bridge to academia that offers pathways to success within the architecture and design field.
May 17, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Lily Diego, Gensler Detroit
We sat down with Lily Diego, design director, Gensler Detroit, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
May 13, 2021
Designing a Mother’s Room Reentry Roadmap for All Scales of Workplace
Best practices to provide a purposeful wellness strategy for nursing mothers that destigmatizes and prioritizes a mother’s journey back to the office.
May 07, 2021
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The New Hybrid Sciences Office Will Blend Tech Workplace, Hospitality, Brand Design, and Storytelling
To cultivate work environments that enable our sciences clients to innovate, we must look beyond traditional conventions of buildings and workspaces as places that optimize performance.
May 06, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Lori Mukoyama, Gensler Chicago
We sat down with Lori Mukoyama, design director, Gensler Chicago, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
May 06, 2021
5 Tips to Negotiate Your Next Commercial Lease Like a Pro
Here are five tips to bring better clarity and increase confidence when you approach your next lease transaction.
May 06, 2021
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Gensler Voices: Fannie Cheung, Gensler San Francisco
We sat down with Fannie Cheung, technical director, Gensler San Francisco, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and architecture can have on our communities and the human experience.
May 05, 2021
Building Brand Impression Through the Power of Memory and Multisensory Experiences
Here are three considerations for brands to tap into the power of memory to create multidimensional, multisensory expe