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How Two Innovative Shelters Reimagine Refuge for the Homeless in Chicago
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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.

How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
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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 seven cities to better understand the potential in this unique...

Unlocking the Missing Middle: Why the U.S. Housing Model Needs a Redesign
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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.

The 18-Hour Campus: Strategies for Creating Vibrant, Round-the-Clock Hubs
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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...

How the Rise in Digital and Home Health Will Transform Healthcare
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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.

Right-Sizing the Community Hospital: Optimizing for the Future
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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.

Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Wellness
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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.

Repopulating the Workplace: Why Collaboration Space Is in Danger
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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.

2025
DESIGN FORECAST

2025

Explore Gensler’s Design Forecast 2025, a collection of top global design trends shaping the future of the human experience and the built environment.

A Field Guide to Authentic Amenities
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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.

5 Trends Shaping Design in 2025
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5 Trends Shaping Design in 2025

Here are the 5 most important and actionable themes shaping design in 2025, based on over 100 trends across 33 industries around the world.

2024
DESIGN FORECAST

2024

Design Forecast 2024 explores design trends and strategies across 33 practice areas that are transforming challenges into positive change and...

Reimagining North Michigan Avenue: A New Era for Chicago’s High Street
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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.

Designing the Future Workplace for a Growing Professional Services Firm
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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.

Prototyping the Hospital of the Future
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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...

Global Workplace Survey 2024
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Global Workplace Survey 2024

Gensler’s workplace survey reveals what matters most to design high-performing workplaces and proposes a new precedent for measuring workplace...

The Return of the City
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The Return of the City

We examined how global perceptions have shifted from 2021 to 2023 across 15 global cities to understand the obstacles and opportunities facing cities...

Trends to Watch Reshaping the Future of Cities and Urban Living
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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.

Gensler Voices: Francia Flores on Women and Mentorship
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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.

How Tomorrow’s Workforce Will Shape Future Workplace Design
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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...

Thinking Outside the (Big) Box
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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.

The Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality
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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.

The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024
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The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024

Here are the most important signals and key opportunities we see in the building industry today.

10 Considerations for Transitioning Back to Work in a Hybrid World
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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...

Gensler Voices: Brian Hunt on How Sports Have Influenced His Design Career
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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.

Gensler Voices: Shane Mathewson on the Ever Evolving Gensler Experience
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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.

Gensler Voices: Gabriela Alvergue on The Skills To Succeed in Design
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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.

Gensler Voices: Veterans at Gensler Discuss Leadership, Trust, and Their Military Experiences
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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.

The Benefits of Nurturing Organizational Pride in Life Science Workplaces
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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.

How Business Schools Fuel Innovation Ecosystems
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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.

The Future of Healthcare as an Integrated Ecosystem of Health and Care
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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.

How the Renovation of a Landmark Hotel Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable Design
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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...

The Future of Retail Health and the New Healthcare Experience
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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...

2023
DESIGN FORECAST

2023

Design Forecast identifies trends and design strategies that are shaping the future with strategic advice, research, and projects across Gensler’s 29...

What Workers Want: Findings From the U.S. Workplace Survey
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What Workers Want: Findings From the U.S. Workplace Survey

As clients consider the future of their workplaces, Gensler’s latest Workplace Survey data lends timely insight into what workers want, including...

The Trends Defining What’s Next for Stranded Assets and Building Transformation
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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...

City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report
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City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report

We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions...

Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan
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Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan

A decommissioned power plant was converted into a community amenity through land remediation and economic development strategies that breathe new...

The Urban Block Club: A New Model to Revive Our Central Business Districts
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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...

Dual-Brand Hotel PIPs Create Design, Financial Opportunities
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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...

Are People the New Workplace Amenity?
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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.

Why It’s Time to Demand More From Our Workplace Experience
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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...

Labs and Sciences: Consider This for Adaptive Reuse
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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...

How Willis Tower’s Repositioning Is Unlocking New Value and Reenergizing Chicago
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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...

The Evolution of an Icon: Creating a New Experience at theMART
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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.

Residential Experience Index 2022
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Residential Experience Index 2022

Our report uncovers findings from global residents to better understand the most important drivers of positive living experiences and highlights a...

Why the New Workplace Ecosystem Is Key to the Future of Work
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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...

Gensler Voices: Heidi Davis on Why Diverse Teams Can Create New Narratives
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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...

Using Design Technology to Evolve Outpatient Healthcare Delivery
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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...

2022
DESIGN FORECAST

2022

Design Forecast focuses on design strategies that will define the future of the human experience. With strategic advice, research, and projects from...

Design Forecast 2022: Cities & Urban Design
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Design Forecast 2022: Cities & Urban Design

Cities are at an inflection point and can use this moment to imagine a new community-focused model for growth, one that is more convenient...

Why Is the Outlook on Telehealth So Complicated?
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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...

Trends Shaping the Future of Mixed Use and Retail Centers
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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...

Gensler City Pulse Survey Fall 2021
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Gensler City Pulse Survey Fall 2021

We surveyed residents in 15 global cities to understand their experiences as the pandemic continues and to explore implications for the future of the...

Campus Masterplan 2.0: Including an Integrated Wellness Strategy
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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...

Gensler Voices: María José Tasada on How People and Culture Drive Design
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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...

Delivering Wellness on Campus so Students Can Thrive
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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.

Gensler Voices: Brian Smuts, Gensler Chicago
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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...

An 8-Step Model for ESG and Wellness in the Workplace
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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...

The New Hybrid Sciences Office Will Blend Tech Workplace, Hospitality, Brand Design, and Storytelling
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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...

Gensler Voices: Lori Mukoyama, Gensler Chicago
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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...

Climate Action Through Design
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Climate Action Through Design

Addressing the built environment’s impact on climate change is both a moral and business imperative. At Gensler, our goal is to make all the...

5 Principles for Retail Center Repositioning
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5 Principles for Retail Center Repositioning

Converting aging or underutilized retail malls into vibrant, mixed-use developments will unlock latent value and meet consumers’ changing demands.

Gensler Voices: Mustapha Williams, Gensler Chicago
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Gensler Voices: Mustapha Williams, Gensler Chicago

Mustapha Williams, a technical designer at Gensler Chicago, shares what first sparked his design passion, how winning the Gensler Diversity...

Designing Schools for Equity and Engagement
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Designing Schools for Equity and Engagement

To design the equitable and engaging post-pandemic school, we looked to three recent projects that exemplify the ideas of connectivity, adaptability...

Digital Transformation of Healthcare Design
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Digital Transformation of Healthcare Design

With healthcare technology woven into our daily lives, here are 4 fundamental principles for the next generation of integrated digital healthcare...

Sketching the New Hybrid Workplace
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Sketching the New Hybrid Workplace

In this look at the future of hybrid work, Gensler architects and workplace designers shared their visions for the post-pandemic workplace and how it...

New Types of Space on Campus
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New Types of Space on Campus

After spending more than eight months studying the shifting space needs at colleges and universities, we see several trends shaping the next...

Here’s How Developers Can Reposition Office Buildings for the Future
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Here’s How Developers Can Reposition Office Buildings for the Future

Office building developers can reposition tower blocks to create integrated, socially responsible buildings that contribute to the community and...

What 10 Million Square Feet of Data Tells Us About Social Distancing in the Workplace
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What 10 Million Square Feet of Data Tells Us About Social Distancing in the Workplace

Through our data and benchmarking, we’ve surfaced some key themes when it comes to social distancing in the workplace

Community Impact Is a Key Strategy in Returning to the Office
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Community Impact Is a Key Strategy in Returning to the Office

Community impact has the potential for positive, long-lasting benefits on our workforce and our culture.

As Data Demand Surges, It’s Time to Invest in IT Infrastructure
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As Data Demand Surges, It’s Time to Invest in IT Infrastructure

The demand for data spurred by this health crisis has highlighted the need to invest in critical facilities infrastructure.

We Are in the Midst of a Paradigm Shift for Higher Education
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We Are in the Midst of a Paradigm Shift for Higher Education

As we make short-term decisions to respond to the global pandemic, we will also have a long-term opportunity to reinvent the traditional university...

Legacy Building
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Legacy Building

Gensler’s Todd Heiser and Benjy Ward on why adaptive reuse is about more than just renovation.

Polycentric Cities: The Future of Sustainable Urban Growth
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Polycentric Cities: The Future of Sustainable Urban Growth

As we approach a new normal for urban density, the cities that are best positioned for the future are evolving along a decentralized, multi-nodal...

Designing the Cities of the Future
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Designing the Cities of the Future

Modern cities can be built on time-honored principles and shaped by regional culture and local values, as demonstrated at Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Re-Imagining an American Icon
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Re-Imagining an American Icon

The Willis Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings. At ground level, however, something is noticeably absent.