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As the role of the office is redefined, we help clients develop properties to create innovative, people-centered destinations that build community, attract talent, and promote well-being and sustainability.
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The real market differentiator is a new kind of office that allows tenants to sit, stand, and work while moving through sheltered, tempered outdoor space — all while feeling healthier and more connected to their community.
—Darrel Fullbright, Developer leader
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Ryan Tower
Plano, Texas
Ryan Tower is a 23-story Class AA office building located at Legacy West, and is the world headquarters for Ryan, LLC, a global tax services firm.
Whole Foods Market Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Whole Foods Market’s new office building is an addition to its amenity-rich urban campus in Austin with a design that supports its culture of innovation.
Signal House
Washington, DC
Signal House at Union Market is a pioneering project—at the scale of the city, neighborhood, building, and brand. Fully connected to the neighborhood, the...
Burlingame Point
Burlingame, California
Burlingame Point is one of the largest office development projects in the history of the San Francisco Peninsula with international developer Kylli acquiring the site for their first foray into the local market.
Qianhai Shimao Tower
Shenzhen, China
Gensler’s winning design competition entry comprises a 150,000-square-meter, mixed-use highrise in the booming Qianhai special economic zone.
The Lighthouse
South San Francisco, California
The Lighthouse is a shared amenity space for a community of biotech companies in South San Francisco, that is targeting net zero energy.
Zhangjiang Twin Towers
Shanghai, China
Zhangjiang “Gate of Science,” the tallest twin towers in Shanghai, will become a city landmark and symbol of technological strength and innovation.
Fidelity National Information Services Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
The new Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) Jacksonville headquarters will serve as both a beacon and an economic driver for the surrounding community.
Block 162
Denver, Colorado
Block 162 is a highly efficient building offering first-class amenities in a central location to create the next generation of high-rises in Denver.
Xiamen CGDG New Era Plaza
Xiamen, China
Xiamen CGDG New Era Plaza brings a world-class, sustainable retail and leisure destination to Xiamen with a design inspired by the guiding nature of lighthouses
Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China
The 632-meter Shanghai Tower, designed by Gensler, ranks as China’s tallest building — as the skyline’s most prominent icon, the tower’s transparent, spiral form showcases cutting-edge sustainable strategies and public spaces that set new standards for green community.
Under Armour Global Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Under Armour’s new global headquarters building in Baltimore’s Port Covington reaffirms the company’s long-term resilience commitment in a building, constructed almost entirely of mass timber.
Springdale Green
Austin, Texas
Located on the site of a former brownfield, the reimagined Springdale Green campus represents a new kind of office campus designed to attract the creative workforce with extensive outdoor amenities, newly restored landscape, and a focus on sustainability and wellness.
Dalian International Shipping Center
Dalian, China
CMG Dalian Tower is located on prime real estate with unobstructed views of the Dalian Bay Ocean, the mountains, and the old city district.
Millenia, Think Campus
Chula Vista, California
Millenia is a cluster of world-class campuses, each with a unique, but complementary, identity and purpose. The Think Campus is designed to facilitate a new generation of higher education as a collaborative of multiple domestic and international universities, while the Discover Campus is programmed for game-changing research in the existing San Diego cluster.
225 Wyman
Waltham, Massachusetts
Located within Greater Boston’s innovation and life sciences cluster, 225 Wyman is a 6-acre, 500,000-SF Class A office and lab development. The building is part of Hobbs Brook Management’s 1.9-million-square-foot office park, and embodies their commitment to high-performing building design.
3151 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In seeking to create a hub for life sciences in Philadelphia, Gensler designed a new, eco-friendly building that will allow future tenants to innovate and thrive.
400 Channelside
Tampa, Florida
A premiere mixed-use building in the Water Street Tampa redevelopment, 400 Channelside is conceived as a gateway and catalyst for urban engagement, bound by...
The Central Park
Phoenix, Arizona
The Central Park is designed to be a catalytic mixed-use development for midtown Phoenix that weaves together a sense of community, engagement, style, and an adventurous spirit, offering a rich experience for tenants, residents, and visitors.
The Line Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Known as ‘The Line,’ 2151 Hawkins, a new mixed-use development designed by Gensler, both visually and physically opens up to Charlotte’s South End community.
Gateway
Newark, New Jersey
In an effort to propel Newark’s revitalization, Onyx Equities partnered with Gensler to reimagine Gateway, a tired office complex built in the 1970s.
Riga Office Building
Riga, Latvia
Recognizing a lack in mixed-use campuses in Riga, the capital of Latvia, developer Urban Inventors partnered with Gensler to design a masterplan scheme for a future-proofed, sustainable development to attract innovative companies.
Erwin Penland Building
Greenville, South Carolina
The Erwin Penland Building gives a new sense of place to Greenville, South Carolina and creates a new district and presence in the city’s downtown.
Twenty by Six
San Diego, California
Twenty by Six is an amenity-rich office building in downtown San Diego offering tenants alternate places to work and a strong connection to the surrounding outdoors.
Aperture Del Mar
San Diego, California
Aperture Del Mar is a world-class life science campus that is designed to embody the southern California lifestyle by blending smart, hospitality-inspired spaces, and distinguished architectural design.
Lumina Shanghai
Shanghai, China
Situated in Shanghai’s Xuhui district, Henderson Land Group’s new commercial office building Lumina Shanghai anchors the DreamCenter, an emerging commercial and business hub.
Central Park House
Metro Vancouver, Canada
Bosa Properties enlisted Gensler to design Central Park House, a new 41-story residential tower which aims to transform the traditional high rise into a unique and bespoke sanctuary.
INSIGHTS
Blog
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.
Blog
Why Inclusive Design Is Critical to Workplace Transformation
Designing for inclusivity has become a critical table stake in the post-pandemic workplace.
Blog
5 Conversations That Define 2023’s Evolving Workplace
Here are five design trends emerging as key drivers for the future workplace.
Blog
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.
Blog
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?
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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 office buildings to other uses. Residential is an obvious choice.
Video
ThisWeekinFM Highlights 10 Trends That Will Change the Built Environment From Gensler’s Design Forecast 2023
From the office as destination to mobility to decarbonization and more, here are 10 trends and design strategies that are changing the built environment.
DEVELOPER TRENDS TO WATCH
Tomorrow’s office building will prioritize cooperation with social spaces, outdoor access, and other amenities that bring people together.
Companies are increasingly focused on shared experiences at the office, so developers should double down on design strategies that bring people and neighborhoods together, such as cafes, working lobbies, and outdoor space between buildings.
Buildings that can flex for alternative uses will have better long-term value.
To expand a building’s lifespan and long-term use, new buildings must be flexible enough to be customized, but not so specific that they become obsolete. To increase a building’s value, developers should build in flexibility for alternate uses, such as a floor plate that could work for labs, medical suites, or classrooms.
The trend toward open, inviting ground floors will continue as tenants double down on community engagement.
Developers have an opportunity to reimagine the ground floor of cities by reinventing sidewalk-facing storefronts as multiuse destinations that serve the community. These multipurpose spaces can increase a building’s value and help developers frame their projects as ESG investments.
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Over 80% of respondents consider ESG elements when making operational or investment decisions. Most said “it is the right thing to do.”
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ULI/PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022
DEVELOPER LEADERSHIP
Darrel Fullbright
Developer Leader, Studio Director, Principal
As a Principal and Design Director for Gensler San Diego, Darrel helped grow the office into the area’s largest architectural practice. A true client partner and advocate, he...
Duncan Lyons
Developer Leader, Design Director, Principal
Duncan serves as a Development Leader and as a Design Director for architecture in our Washington, D.C. office. In a career spanning more than three decades, he has designed...
J. Kevin Heinly
Managing Director, Work Sector Leader, Principal
Kevin is a Managing Director of Gensler’s San Diego office as well as a global leader of the firm’s Work Sector. He has been a pivotal force for client development, project...
Jim Stanislaski
Design Resilience Leader, Studio Director, Principal
As a Principal and Studio Director based in Gensler’s Boston office, Jim leads a multi-disciplinary team of designers focused on creating innovative developer and life sciences...
NEWS
In The Media
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Southeast Asia Building
Viettel Group Headquarters Wins the Golden Award at Vietnam’s National Architecture Awards 2023
This top honor recognizes architects who develop modern architecture that combines advanced technologies with local cultural identities, creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable.
May 03, 2023
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Pacific Rim Construction
Lumina 2 Aims To Be an Innovative Lifestyle Hub for Retail, Office, and Entertainment
Designed by Gensler, the second phase of Henderson Land Group’s Lumina collection in Shanghai features biophilic design, access to outdoors, and common spaces.
January 31, 2023
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The Real Deal
Sterling Bay’s Mixed-Use Tower at 330 North Green Street Will Rise 503 Feet
Sterling Bay is adding 14 additional floors to its Chicago mixed-use tower at 330 North Green Street. Designed by Gensler, it will rise 32 stories and span a full block.
December 23, 2022
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Fast Company
Bringing The Vision of Marriott International’s New Headquarters to Life
Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein explained how amenities, “if done right and woven throughout the workplace, can make the workplace a destination rather than an obligation.”
December 07, 2022
In The Media
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Building Design+Construction
Gensler Is the #1 Firm on BD+C’s Top 150 Office Building Core+Shell Architecture + AE Firms
Gensler topped the list ranking the nation’s largest office building core+shell architecture and architecture/engineering firms for 2022.
December 01, 2022
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ArchDaily
Rising Nearly 300 Meters, Shimao Qianhai Center Stands Out as an Iconic Structure in Shenzhen
The Gensler-designed tower is one of the world’s tallest structurally twisting buildings and creates striking imagery with twisting curtain walls and structural columns.
November 29, 2022
In The Media
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Engineering-News Record Southeast
TK Elevator Test Tower and IQC Wins 2022 Best Project in Energy and Industrial Sector
ENR Southeast recognized Gensler’s design of TK Elevator’s Test Tower and Innovation and Qualification Center as the 2022 Best Project in the Energy and Industrial sector.
October 31, 2022
In The Media
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Urban Land Magazine
Preparing Buildings and Cities to Weather Climate Change
Global Design Resilience Leader Rives Taylor discussed how the real estate industry can help communities build resilience during a panel at ULI’s 2022 Fall Meeting.
October 28, 2022
In The Media
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Bloomberg
How Companies Are Reimagining Spaces to Support More Social Interaction Among Colleagues
Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins explains why organizations are prioritizing amenities that support social interaction — like Wi-Fi-enabled terraces, coffee bars, and pool tables.
October 25, 2022
In The Media
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Business Insider
Rethinking the Relationship Between Offices and Cities to Make the Office a Destination
Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein explains why the next revolution in office design will fuse residential, hospitality, and work, referencing Marriott’s new global headquarters.
October 24, 2022
In The Media
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ArchDaily
The Recently Completed Lumina Shanghai, Designed by Gensler, Shapes the Skyline as the Seventh Tallest Skyscraper in the City
Rising 280 meters, Lumina Shanghai offers prime office space with incredible views and vibrant open spaces for both tenants and visitors.
October 12, 2022
In The Media
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The Wall Street Journal
Marriott’s New Headquarters, Designed by Gensler, “Is a Bet on the Physical Office”
The Wall Street Journal took a video tour of the new space with Co-Firm Managing Principal Jordan Goldstein to see how its design, rich with amenities and built for flexibility, can draw workers back.
October 04, 2022
In The Media
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Archinect
Related Companies Announced Plans to Expand in Austin With Two New Office Buildings
Gensler will design one of the two separate office towers, a new development that includes a “boutique” mass timber structure.
September 19, 2022
In The Media
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Fortune
Why Climate Disclosure Mandates Will Transform Real Estate — and Supercharge the Low-Carbon Market
Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins explains why investors, driven by tenant demand and regulations, will be the force pushing the decarbonization of commercial real estate.
May 26, 2022
Recognition
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Urban Land Institute
EPIC
2022 Winner of the Urban Land Institute’s Americas Awards for Excellence
May 11, 2022
In The Media
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The Wall Street Journal
How Cities Are Focused on Investing in Attracting and Retaining Residents
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Gensler Chair Joseph Brancato about the firm’s work on office-to-residential conversion projects.
April 11, 2022