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New Research from Gensler Unveils the Magnetic Forces Shaping Cities — and Why People Choose to Stay
Gensler’s 2025 City Pulse survey examines the emotional and practical drivers of urban migration, drawing insights from 33,000 residents across 65 global cities.
May 21, 2025
Two Gensler Principals Join IIDA’s Prestigious College of Fellows for 2025
Gensler is proud to announce that Principals Laurent Lisimachio and Jim Prendergast have been inducted into the prestigious International Interior Design Association (IIDA) College of Fellows for 2025.
May 13, 2025
Gensler Reimagines the Future of Architecture with ‘The 500-Year Building’ During the 2025 Venice Biennale
At the Time Space Existence exhibition, Gensler’s installation envisions architecture as a living system — powered by creativity, technology, and hope.
May 07, 2025
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Marks 20 Years of Insights, Unveils a New Framework for the Future of Work
New research finds incremental change isn’t enough—flexible, human-centric design in today’s offices is driving stronger employee performance, satisfaction, and retention.
April 23, 2025
New Study Offers Data-Driven Approach for Office-to-Housing Conversions
Gensler, Brookings Metro, and HR&A Advisors unveil findings on how cities can transform underused offices into housing.
March 26, 2025
Gensler Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025
The firm earns back-to-back recognition for industry-leading innovation, this time for its Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards.
March 18, 2025
Gensler Global Co-Chair Diane Hoskins Named to CNBC Changemakers List for 2025
Diane Hoskins was recognized on CNBC’s 2025 Changemakers List for her leadership in design innovation and her impact on the built environment.
February 24, 2025
Gensler Unveils Visionary Concept for Al-Ahly Football Club’s First Home in Cairo
Gensler’s design aims to create a landmark venue that embodies the spirit of the Al-Ahly Football Club and acts as a cultural and economic catalyst for the region.
February 17, 2025
Three Gensler Architects Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2025
Gensler is proud to announce that Lisa Cholmondeley, James Crispino, and Mark Thaler were elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, in recognition of their contributions to architecture and society.
February 14, 2025
Gensler’s 2025 Design Forecast Reveals Trends Shaping Urban Transformation
Since 2013, the report has highlighted trends shaping the future; this year’s edition offers a blueprint for sustainable, human-centered spaces and evolving city dynamics.
December 05, 2024
Gensler Product Sustainability Standards Reduce Environmental Impact of Architectural Interiors
Updated standards advance Gensler’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the building material supply chain while prioritizing individual wellness and driving industry change.
September 24, 2024
Gensler Invests in Future Design Leaders with New Sustainable Education Initiative
The firm has launched a pilot program through the Gensler Charitable Gift Fund to advance sustainable design education.
September 19, 2024
Gensler Welcomes Three Senior Healthcare Design Leaders to Support Global Growth
The new leaders will be based in Toronto, Shanghai, and Houston — bolstering expertise in humancentric healthcare design across key regions.
July 11, 2024
On the 25th Anniversary, Gensler Honors Three Exceptional Interior Design Students as Recipients of the 2024 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship
Gensler honored three exceptional interior design students as recipients of the 2024 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship, an annual program celebrating design excellence and innovative thinking.
June 27, 2024
Gensler’s Next Generation of Leadership
Building on Gensler’s legacy of collaborative leadership, Elizabeth Brink and Jordan Goldstein have been named Co-CEOs of the world’s preeminent architecture and design firm.
June 04, 2024
New Global Workplace Report Highlights the Transformational Shift from Employee Presence to Workplace Experience
Expanding on insights from over 16,000 office workers worldwide, the Gensler Research Institute’s most extensive study yet uncovers the strategies that define today’s top-performing work environments.
May 15, 2024
New City Pulse Report Signals the Return of Urban Life
Gensler’s City Pulse Retrospective indicates sustained growth in urban desirability, suggesting that the pandemic was a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of city living.
April 30, 2024
Gensler Named One of Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative For 2024
The world’s most influential architecture and design firm earned the No. 6 ranking overall and No. 1 in the Urban Development and Real Estate category on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list.
March 19, 2024
Three Gensler Architects Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2024
Gensler is proud to announce that Anthony Brower (LA), Abigail Brown (DC), and Hao Ko (SF) were elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society.
March 01, 2024
Gensler Announces Book Launch “Design for a Radically Changing World”
Explore new insights from Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins on the role of design in transforming global challenges into opportunities for positive change.
February 13, 2024
Gensler Releases 2024 Design Forecast Report
Gensler’s annual Design Forecast identifies 2024’s key design trends and impactful strategies that are shaping the future of the built environment and beyond.
December 06, 2023
IFC’s EDGE Buildings and Gensler Join Forces to Support Buildings Decarbonization, Sustainable Finance at COP28
The International Finance Corporation and Gensler announced a collaboration to jointly expand low-carbon building certification and access to Green Finance.
December 06, 2023
New Survey Reveals That Hybrid Workers Aren’t to Blame for the Urban ‘Doom Loop’
Gensler’s 2023 City Pulse highlights how workers, residents, and local visitors are responding to their downtowns and what design interventions could improve their experience.
October 31, 2023
Governor Moore and Mayor Scott Join MCB Real Estate To Unveil Design Renderings for a Reimagined Harborplace
MCB Real Estate, Gensler, and partners debuted the masterplan for Harborplace, a reimagining of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor that incorporates mixed-use, pedestrian-focused development designed for equitable waterfront access.
October 30, 2023
New Global Workplace Study Shows Gap Between Employee Needs and Workplace Utilization
The Gensler Research Institute’s broadest global study to date surveyed 14,000 office workers across nine countries and three continents, revealing critical shifts in how employees across the world are working.
June 13, 2023
Gensler Global Director of Workplace Research Janet Pogue McLaurin Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2023
Janet Pogue McLaurin was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, in recognition of her contributions to the profession and society.
June 08, 2023
Gensler Honors Recipients of the 2023 Brinkmann Scholarship on the 25th Anniversary of the Passing of Donald G. Brinkmann
Gensler honored four exceptional interior design students as recipients of the 2023 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship, an annual program celebrating design excellence and innovative thinking.
May 19, 2023
Gensler Designers Todd Heiser and Stefanie Shunk Join IIDA’s Prestigious College of Fellows for 2023
Gensler proudly announces that Gensler Principals Todd Heiser and Stefanie Shunk have been inducted into the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) College of Fellows.
May 16, 2023
Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins Appointed as ULI Global Chair
As global chair, Diane Hoskins will further advance ULI’s commitments, including connecting a global network of real estate professionals to solve the most pressing land use challenges.
May 11, 2023
Gensler Welcomes Sports Design Leader Jon Niemuth
Veteran Sports design leader joins Gensler Sports.
May 10, 2023
New Survey Finds UK Employees Regard the Office as Essential for Productivity, Not Just Connecting With Colleagues
The Gensler Research Institute’s latest UK Workplace Survey sheds light on employee workplace preferences and the importance of creating a productive environment for increased effectiveness.
April 19, 2023
Bob Weis Former Head of Walt Disney Imagineering to Join Gensler
Weis brings deep expertise in cutting-edge experiences and immersive entertainment to Gensler’s world-class global clients.
January 12, 2023
Castilblanco Elysium Corporation Receives Government Approval for Elysium City Project
Castilblanco Elysium Corporation received final approval for its plans for the Elysium City project, with master plans developed by Gensler. Located in Extremadura, Spain, the project seeks to create a circular city.
December 30, 2022
Gensler Signs Office Lease at the Historic Mills Building to Realize Its Future Workplace Strategy and Prepare for a Carbon Zero Future
Global design firm plans to move to an all-electric workspace in downtown San Francisco.
December 08, 2022
New Survey Reveals That Employees Want the Office To Be a Place To Get Work Done, Not Just Connect
Gensler Research Institute’s U.S. Workplace Survey 2022 reveals what employees want from the office and how the right workplace experience can increase their effectiveness.
December 06, 2022
Gensler Announces New Nashville Office and Leadership Team
Gensler announced that it is opening a new office in Nashville, and has selected a leadership team to oversee business operations.
August 12, 2022
Gensler Partners with UN-Habitat on the Cities Investment Advisory Platform
Gensler signed a commitment to help the United Nations advance sustainable development and financing, and provide support for projects in the Cities Investment Facility pipeline.
July 25, 2022
Global Design Firm Gensler Increases German Footprint With New Berlin Office
Gensler is opening a new office in Berlin, the second Gensler office in Germany, strengthening its commitment to the German market and the local creative industry.
June 27, 2022
Two Gensler Designers Elevated to IIDA College of Fellows in 2022
Gensler is proud to announce that Gensler Principals Jean Anderson and Susana Covarrubias have been inducted into the prestigious International Interior Design Association (IIDA) College of Fellows for 2022.
May 06, 2022
Gensler Report Finds Most People Feel Unprepared for Climate Change; Identifies a Climate Preparedness Framework for Community Builders
A new report outlines the principal framework for how communities and cities can be strategically designed to minimize the negative impacts of global climate change.
April 20, 2022
Gensler Reimagines the Next Generation of Science Buildings Using Mass Timber
The Sciences Practice Area leaders at Gensler recently completed a year-long research project focused on reimagining the next generation of science buildings using mass timber.
January 25, 2022
Gensler’s Steven Shinn Appointed to LEED Fellow
Gensler announces the appointment of Steven Shinn to LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council.
September 17, 2021
Gensler Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021
The world-renowned architecture and design firm was among the top-ranked in the Architecture category.
March 09, 2021