PROJECTS
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Coppia
Chicago, Illinois
At Coppia, the interplay between art and design shapes both the building’s identity and the everyday experience of its residents.
360 North Green
Chicago, Illinois
360 North Green, a 24-story Class A office tower built for modern professional services firms in Chicago, was developed by Sterling Bay and designed by Gensler.
Ironworkers Local 63 Training Center
Broadview, Illinois
The Ironworkers Local 63 Training Facility stands as a bold architectural landmark embodying the union’s core values.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport Terminal
Columbus, Ohio
The new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport enhances passenger experience, expands travel capabilities, and provides modern amenities.
Willis Tower Repositioning
Chicago, Illinois
A new base design for Willis Tower turned unused spaces into a collection of mixed-use amenities and street life that reviving the iconic building.
Neveseno Apartments
Chicago, Illinois
CMK Companies engaged Gensler to design Neveseno Apartments, a residential building in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop neighborhood.
The Hub at Prairie Shores
Chicago, Illinois
The Hub is intended to bring modern amenities to the ever-evolving residential community at the Bronzeville neighborhood’s Prairie Shores housing complex.
mHUB Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
mHUB, a leading hardtech & manufacturing innovation center, worked with Gensler to convert a historic Chicago warehouse into its headquarters.
Reimagining North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Gensler and a team of key real estate leaders studied the innovations and interventions that could elevate the North Michigan Avenue experience.
Purdue University Mitch Daniels School of Business
West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University partnered with Gensler to envision a new building for the Mitch Daniels School of Business that supports future business leaders.
Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan
Avon Lake, Ohio
Gensler worked in collaboration with the City of Avon Lake and ALERG to reposition the site of a recently decommissioned coal-fired power plant.
Northside Forward
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Northside Forward is a 10-year, community-authored revitalization plan designed to guide $1.5 billion in equitable investment across North Minneapolis.
Confidential Chicago Law Firm
Chicago, Illinois
Acknowledging the need for a significant workplace upgrade, this premier Chicago law firm embarked on a bold workplace transformation that felt like a relocation without changing address.
Wichita State University Campus Master Plan
Wichita, Kansas
Gensler’s master plan unites Wichita State University’s historic campus and innovation campus, creating a vibrant hub for learning, collaboration, and community.
1010 S Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois
1010 South Wells, a new, 22-story residential tower in Chicago’s South Loop, combines nature-infused, riverfront experiences with the perks of urban living.
North Side Housing and Supportive Services
Chicago, Illinois
Designed by Gensler, North Side Housing and Supportive Services (NSHSS) provides a much-needed place of shelter for unhoused men in Chicago’s Roger’s Park.
The Haven on Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
Gensler is transforming a 1960s motel in Chicago into short-term housing for individuals experiencing homelessness utilizing a trauma-informed design lens.
Edelman Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Gensler collaborated with Edelman on the design of their Los Angeles workplace, a vintage-inspired destination that can flex between multiple functions.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital — Data Center + Conference + Medical Simulation Facility
Columbus, Ohio
A centrally-located campus hub integrates a leading-edge data center with staff-facing training facilities, creating new harmony between utility and community.
Wayfair
Wilmette, Illinois
Wayfair’s first large-format store offers an immersive shopping experience that sets a new standard for retail experiences and makes customers feel at home.
UT Tyler School of Medicine
Tyler, Texas
The UT Tyler School of Medicine is spearheading a transformative approach to rural healthcare with the design of a cutting-edge medical educational building.
Oscar Mike
Sports & Training Center
Timberlane, Illinois
Oscar Mike Sports & Training Center will be the first-of-its-kind facility to bring together veterans to train, build community, and improve their wellbeing.
Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, Illinois
Gensler is teaming up to to create a culturally diverse, artist-centric live and work village, center to support The Black Ensemble Theater’s mission.
Englewood Agro-Eco District
Chicago, Illinois
Gensler is working with Chicago to repurpose an abandoned railroad to create a natural trail, part of a larger plan to create the U.S.' first Agro-Eco district.
128 Southwest Seventh Street
Miami, Florida
Gensler is working with Focus on the design of a new 517-unit apartment building located on the grounds of the former Miami Starlite Motel in the Brickell area.
The Mart
Chicago, Illinois
With Gensler’s help, owner and operator Vornado Realty Trust have repositioned architectural icon The Mart as a marketplace of experiences and creativity.
Accenture Chicago Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Innovation Hub at Accenture Tower is an iconic building and transportation hub that serves as a new workplace model to redefine the future of work.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Kenneth P. Baker
Co-Regional Managing Principal
As the Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s North Central Region, Ken Baker is considered a global expert on workplace design and planning.
Todd Heiser
Co-Regional Managing Principal
As the Co-Regional Managing Principal of the North Central Region, Todd Heiser’s career showcases more than 30 years of driving impactful, engaging experiences for clients and communities across sectors.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Brian Vitale
Co-Managing Director, Principal
As a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office, Brian is always striving to “find the poetic in the everyday.” He was awarded the AIA National Young Architect Award in 20...
Meghan Webster
Co-Managing Director, Health Sector Leader, Principal
Meghan Webster is Co-Managing Director of Gensler Chicago and a Global Health Sector Leader, supporting the practice area’s focus on innovation.
LEADERSHIP
Aleksandar Sasha Zeljic
Design Director, Lifestyle Sector Leader, Principal
Aleksandar Sasha Zeljic is a Design Principal in Gensler’s Chicago office.
Andre Brumfield
Cities Sector Leader, Principal
Andre Brumfield leverages expertise in urban design, planning, and architecture to catalyze neighborhood revitalization and drive urban districts’ redevelopment
Benjy Ward
Design Director, Principal
Benjy Ward is a Design Principal in Gensler’s Chicago office with 25 years of varied design experience.
Brett Charles Taylor
Project Director, Principal
Brett Taylor is a Government & Defense Leader at Gensler who brings deep expertise in managing complex mixed-use, office, and multifamily residential projects.
Craig O’Halloran
Professional Services Leader
Craig O’Halloran is the Global Professional Services Leader and leader of the North Central region’s Professional Services practice.
Eric Gannon
Project Director, Principal
As a Principal and Project Director, Eric made his career in redefining the design process from the perspective of the community, the environment and the city at large. He joine...
Grant C. Uhlir
Global Director of Large Projects, Principal
Grant C. Uhlir brings strategic design focus coupled with proven senior leadership, project management acumen, and industry-leading expertise.
Helen Hopton
Studio Director, Principal
Helen Hopton is a Studio Director based in Gensler’s Chicago office.
Jackson Metcalf
Critical Facilities Leader, Principal
Jackson Metcalf is a global leader of Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice.
Jason Pugh
Global Director of Inclusion, Design Manager, Principal
Jason Pugh is the Global Director of Inclusion at Gensler, who champions the firm’s commitments and furthers efforts to address unique challenges within each region and community.
Jim Prendergast
Design Director, Principal
A Principal and Design Director in Gensler’s Chicago office, Jim is also a firmwide leader within Gensler’s interior architecture practice, directing the development of tenant-d...
John Thomann
Technical Director, Principal
John Thomann is a Technical Director at Gensler who is an authority on codes, permitting, and on-site coordination.
Kristin Oleson
Regional Operating Officer, Principal
Kristin Oleson is a licensed CPA and the Regional Operating Officer for Gensler’s North Central Region, with a focus on financial strategy and growth.
Lena Kitson
Project Director, Principal
Lena Kitson is a Principal and Project Director in Gensler’s Chicago office. A leader in the firm’s workplace practice, Lena has a broad range of experience leading projects and ...
Lori Mukoyama
Hospitality Leader, Design Director, Principal
Lori Mukoyama is a global leader of Gensler’s Hospitality practice and Design Director based in the firm’s Chicago office.
Michael Schur
Wellness Leader
Michael Schur is a Global Wellness Practice Area Leader at Gensler and licensed architect with over 15 years of experience working on complex global projects.
Michael Townsend
Mixed Use & Retail Centers Leader, Design Director, Principal
Michael Townsend is an award-winning Design Director and Mixed Use & Retail Centers Leader for Gensler’s North Central region.
Randy Guillot
Healthcare Leader, Design Director, Principal
Randy Guillot is a principal who serves as a global Healthcare leader at Gensler with a portfolio of work spanning across five continents.
Rick Fawell
Hospitality Leader, Senior Project Director, Principal
Rick Fawell is a Senior Project Director and Hospitality Leader for the North Central region, based in Gensler’s Chicago office.
Scott Hurst
Design Director, Principal
Scott Hurst is a Design Director at Gensler Chicago who leads design for award-winning projects higher education, institutional, and wellness facilities.
Sean O’Gorman
Residential Leader
Sean O’Gorman is the Global Residential Practice Area Leader and leader of the North Central region’s Residential practice.
Stephen Katz
Technical Director, Principal
Stephen is a licensed Architect, a LEED Accredited Professional, veteran, and a member of the American Institute of Architects based in Chicago.
NEWS
At AIA Chicago’s Designight, Gensler Chicago Is Honored as 2025’s AIA Firm of the Year
Fox 32 spotlighted Gensler Chicago’s recognition as the Firm of the Year and highlighted projects that are redefining skylines and showcasing “the city's architectural brilliance,” including the soaring tower at 360 North Green and the Ironworkers Local 63 Training Center.
September 21, 2025
Office Conversions to Co-Living Could Unlock Affordable Housing
Gensler’s Terry Hogan explained the firm’s feasibility study with The Pew Charitable Trusts, which could reduce construction costs by 25-35% and provide much-needed housing.
August 29, 2025
Chicago Tribune Interviewed Gensler Hospitality Leader Lori Mukoyama About Reimagining Historic Buildings As Hotels
The interview spotlighted the conversion of Chicago’s New York Life Insurance Building into the Kimpton Gray Hotel. With unique architectural features, legacy buildings allow “for creative and memorable design solutions.”
August 17, 2025
Gensler’s Design of the New Ironworkers Local 63 Training Center ‘Punches Far Above Its Weight’
Chicago Sun-Times spotlighted the new Ironworkers Local 63 training center in Broadview. Gensler Principal Scott Hurst said the Ironworkers wanted a visually permeable space so people can watch apprentices learn facade construction and aspects of metalwork.
July 24, 2025
Gensler’s Kenneth Baker Shares Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader
Authority Magazine interviewed Gensler Co-Regional Managing Principal Kenneth Baker about ways leaders can boost morale, communicate an optimistic vision, and design strategies that “react to the realities of shifting landscapes while maintaining alignment to your greater goals.”
July 20, 2025
A Guide to Adaptive Reuse in Hospitality With Insights From Gensler’s Lori Mukoyama and Jack Paruta
Gensler’s Hospitality leaders explored the sustainable and experiential value of converting existing buildings into hospitality destinations, including at The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago and Watermark Baton Rouge.
July 18, 2025
Gensler Tops List of Chicago’s Largest Architecture Firms in 2025
Crain’s Chicago Business ranked Gensler as the largest architecture firm in Chicago in 2025, noting the firm’s relationship with local clients, including Related Midwest, Chicago Fire FC, the city of Chicago, and the University of Illinois.
July 14, 2025
Gensler Chicago Recognized as AIA Chicago’s 2025 Firm of the Year
Chicago Architect spotlighted Gensler Chicago’s recognition as the AIA Chicago 2025 Firm of the Year winner. Co-Managing Directors Brian Vitale and Meghan Webster reflected on the office’s culture and commitment to the city, and Associate Ashley Rogow shared her journey at the firm.
July 01, 2025
AIA Chicago Announces Gensler as Recipient of 2025 Firm Award
The Firm Award is the highest honor a Chicago firm can receive from the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects.
June 23, 2025
Gensler Is Leading the Master Plan and Stadium Design for Related Midwest’s The 78 Mixed-Use Development
Chicago Fire FC’s new home will create a mix of housing, parks, public spaces, and year-round activation. Gensler’s Kirk Funkhouser discussed how the stadium design respects Chicago’s architectural past.
June 16, 2025
How Gensler Transformed a Decommissioned Power Plant into an Award-Winning Lakefront Destination
The American Institute of Architects recognized the Avon Lake Regenerative Master Plan, designed by Gensler, with a 2025 Regional & Urban Design Award. The project reimagines a decommissioned power plant, creating a vibrant, mixed-use lakefront destination.
June 05, 2025
Architectural Record Interviewed Gensler Design Principal Scott Hurst and Project Architect Sean McGuire About Ironworkers Local 63 Training Center
Architectural Record interviewed Gensler Principal Scott Hurst and Architect Sean McGuire for a feature on the Ironworkers Local 63 Training Center in Broadview, Illinois. The striking facility blends innovation with tradition, serving as both a state-of-the-art training environment and a powerful symbol of the trade’s enduring legacy.
June 01, 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’s 2025 Global Workplace Survey Reveals Must-Have Amenities
Chicago Business Journal spotlighted findings from Gensler’s latest workplace survey, including the top office building amenities for attracting and retaining tenants.
May 05, 2025
Shop! Design Awards Named Wayfair Chicago Store As the 2025 Store of the Year
The Gensler-designed retail space was also awarded Gold in the category for new or remodeled specialty stores over 25,000 square feet.
April 17, 2025
Gensler Announces Two Key Leadership Elevations in North Central Region
Meghan Webster and Todd Heiser will step into new roles in the growing region.
April 02, 2025
How Gensler Leveraged Trauma-Informed Design Strategies To Create a Shelter for Formerly Homeless Men
North Side Housing and Supportive Services’ shelter in Chicago prioritizes “a psychological sense of safety, community, and the notion of common humanity” while avoiding sensory stressors.
February 10, 2025
Gensler Partners With The Pew Charitable Trusts on a Co-Living Feasibility Study
The analysis underscores how more affordable urban living can be attained by transforming vacant office buildings to create single-room occupancy units in cities like Houston and Los Angeles, where this type of conversion is legal.
February 04, 2025
INSIGHTS
Blog
How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts studied building typologies in 10 cities to better understand the potential in this unique office-to-residential conversion model.
Blog
Blueprint for Change: How Modern Training Centers Are Redefining the Trades
With thoughtful design, modern training centers for skilled trades are reshaping perceptions of vocational education.
Blog
Designing for the Next Generation of Business Leaders
By investing in an experience-rich building, Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business aims to grow the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Blog
3 Overlooked Human Factors That Make-or-Break Mergers and Acquisitions
Organizations that integrate people, culture, and physical space into their M&A strategy can unlock lasting value.
Blog
Belonging Begins at Home: Why Attainable Housing Is a Civic Imperative
We explore five strategies that demonstrate how design, policy, and planning can come together to build more inclusive, resilient communities.
Research
City Pulse 2025
Gensler surveyed 33,000 people across 65 cities to uncover what makes a city magnetic — how it attracts new residents and keeps them wanting to stay.
Blog
How Two Innovative Shelters Reimagine Refuge for the Homeless in Chicago
By prioritizing privacy and dignity, trauma-informed design can provide essential refuge and promote sustained healing.
Blog
Unlocking the Missing Middle: Why the U.S. Housing Model Needs a Redesign
How zoning, building codes, and financing reforms can unlock affordable, well-designed housing.
Research
Global Workplace Survey 2025
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey 2025 reveals the importance of in-person work and insights on how workplaces can be better designed to support all forms of work for individuals and teams.
Blog
The 18-Hour Campus: Strategies for Creating Vibrant, Round-the-Clock Hubs
Here are three strategies universities are adopting to create environments where students, faculty, and communities engage throughout the day and night.
Blog
How the Rise in Digital and Home Health Will Transform Healthcare
New technologies and digital tools leveraging AI are starting to redefine how we manage our personal healthcare needs — and it starts at home.
Blog
Right-Sizing the Community Hospital: Optimizing for the Future
As U.S. health systems prepare for an uncertain future, our prototype hospital looks to expand care with fewer beds.
Blog
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Wellness
Gensler’s Wellness leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of wellness, from wellness real estate to inclusive design.
Blog
Repopulating the Workplace: Why Collaboration Space Is in Danger
Despite their value, collaboration spaces are often the first to go when companies are looking for ways to repopulate the workplace.
Design Forecast
Design Forecast 2025
Explore Gensler’s Design Forecast 2025, a collection of the top global design trends that are shaping the future of the human experience and the built environment.
Blog
A Field Guide to Authentic Amenities
To create authentic amenities that workers truly want, designers and companies should think outside the box.
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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.
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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.
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Prototyping the 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
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