Culture & Museums

With the right vision and design experience, museums can be spaces to both educate and entertain their audiences in deeper, more nuanced ways...

Designing spaces that are meant for the public requires a different approach — one that is bespoke, transparent, and equitable.

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...

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we explore how museums are adapting to changing visitor expectations in an increasingly...

During recent disruptions and shutdowns, cultural institutions redesigned their physical spaces and overhauled their operations, aiming to maximize...

Roger Smith and Lisa Cholmondeley, co-directors of Gensler’s Center for Research on Equity and the Built Environment, talk about designing for...

After analyzing pre-COVID trends, the industry’s pandemic response, and projections of post-vaccine preferences, we’ve identified six design and...

It’s important to understand how changes to community engagement best practices can be purposefully designed to create a more equitable process that...

Public libraries have long served as welcoming and equitable settings that offer important community resources, but the ongoing coronavirus health...

The AKC Museum of the Dog combines hands-on moments with classical displays to engage visitors.

Whether it is a curated art program, an emerging artists installation, or a dedicated gallery, organizations are finding unique ways to use art as a...

An exploration into the issues impacting the public library and how design can support its changing role in communities.

Our research reveals the impact that young museum-goers are having on cultural institutions.

An investigation into designing a memorable and inclusive museum experience for a multigenerational audience.

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

What is the future of the museum? Museums are evolving to accommodate active, individualistic, and tech‐driven new experiences. But they must do so...

The idea of an art museum is in constant flux. As a building type, it walks a fine line between aesthetics and purpose, a fusion of art and...

Interim findings from roundtable discussions on audience engagement and the role of the museum in the community.