PROJECTS
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Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Gensler partnered with the Kirk Gibson Foundation to design Michigan’s first standalone Parkinson’s wellness center. The 40,000-square-foot facility near Detroit reimagines a former gym with inclusive design that support therapy and community.
Gensler Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
After three decades in Detroit, Gensler has embarked on its next chapter by relocating to 1265 Griswold Street in Capitol Park.
The Book Depository
Detroit, Michigan
Ford returned to its roots in Detroit as a launchpad for shaping the future of mobility with the adaptive reuse of The Book Depository as a new Mobility Center.
Confidential Financial Services Client
Lansing, Michigan
This mutual company created a workplace in a new building that adds tangible value and optimizes the employee experience with amenities and flexible features.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Headquarters
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Mercedes-Benz partnered with Gensler to create a ground-up building to support its financial services team’s growth and further cultivate its company culture.
Henry Ford Health Freestanding ED & Ambulatory Care Center
Plymouth, Michigan
The Henry Ford Health System worked with Gensler to expand its ambulatory care at its Plymouth location and provide a true ‘hospital without beds’ for patients.
Détroit Is The New Black
Detroit, Michigan
Gensler Detroit partnered with Détroit Is The New Black (DITNB) to create a versatile retail space — where fashion meets art — in a curated environment that represents the brand’s mission and authentic identity and fosters a sense of community.
Cadillac House
Shanghai, China
Building off the success of the Gensler-designed Cadillac House Soho in New York, Cadillac House in Shanghai is a synergistic effort accomplished across...
Infill On The Cut
Detroit, Michigan
Infill On The Cut, a mixed-use development, will create a new, welcoming gateway to downtown Detroit.
LinkedIn Detroit: Brand Design
Detroit, Michigan
LinkedIn chooses Gensler as their design partner to create a vibrant graphic program that represents LinkedIn’s values while showcasing the spirit of Detroit.
Rivertown Warehouse District
Detroit, Michigan
The Rivertown Warehouse District is designed as an urban getaway for residents and visitors alike — a community linked by historic character with a...
MarxModa Showroom
Detroit, Michigan
The 751 Griswold Headquarters is located within a 100-year-old, iconic building in Detroit that sat empty for nearly 20 years. The new headquarters is a hub...
Detroit Prep Academy
Detroit, Michigan
Building on the success of Gensler’s work at the Detroit Achievement Academy, the firm is working with Detroit Prep Academy to create a space that embodies...
City Year: Bethune Elementary School
Detroit, Michigan
The concept for City Year’s 100% donation-based mentoring room in a high-need Detroit school is based around the tool that is often used in education to...
CBRE Southfield
Southfield, Michigan
The relocation of CBRE’s Detroit office was executed with a focus on transforming the workplace into a valuable asset for employees, rather than an...
Commonwealth//McCann
Detroit, Michigan
For its new Detroit offices, Commonwealth sought a refined, urban space to reflect the passion, diversity and creativity of its staff. Drawing on the media...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Romulus, Michigan
The 26-gate North Terminal Redevelopment project considers the needs of travelers by streamlining security and providing amenities for business and leisure...
General Motors Renaissance Center Façade Lighting
Detroit, Michigan
General Motors (GM) sought to increase the prominence of its Renaissance Center world headquarters in the heart of downtown Detroit through the...
Miller Canfield
Detroit, Michigan
One of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Michigan, Miller Canfield sought to renovate its Detroit headquarters, while modernizing to attract and...
Nissan
Multiple Locations
Nissan North America commissioned Gensler to provide rollout services to each of its 1,100 dealers over the course of three years. Designed by Lippincott...
REGIONAL & OFFICE 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.
Antoine Bryant
Managing Director
Antoine Bryant is the Managing Director of Gensler’s Detroit office with more than 25 years of experience in design, planning, and development.
LEADERSHIP
Alicia Cecchini
Studio Director, Project Director
Alicia Cecchini is a Studio Leader and Project Director in Gensler’s Detroit office, who is focused on designing and delivering mixed-use projects in urban environments.
Chris Beck
Project Director
Chris is a Project Director in Gensler’s Detroit office with 35+ years of experience. He manages the Cadillac account and is known for delivering consistent, high-quality results, combining technical expertise and collaboration to ensure client goals are achieved.
Josh Keough
Retail & Consumer Experience Leader
Josh Keough, a licensed architect with 25+ years of experience, leads Gensler’s North Central Retail & Consumer Experience practice. A specialist in automotive retail, EV infrastructure, and global brand environments, he has shaped 1,600+ projects worldwide with future-ready design.
Lily Diego
Design Director
Lily Diego is an award-winning Design Director in Gensler’s Detroit office, with a keen eye on providing branded experiences.
Randy Reeves
Technical Director
Randy, Technical Director in Gensler’s Detroit office, brings 20+ years of expertise spanning core & shell, interiors, and historic renovations. Known for elevating design and delivery, he has shaped projects from Detroit’s Book Depository to Shanghai Tower.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
Dezeen Spotlights Gensler’s Adaptive Reuse Project That Transformed Detroit
The historic 1930s Book Depository, which Gensler and Civilian converted into a modern headquarters, was showcased as one of eight adaptive reuse projects that drove Detroit’s transformation.
August 07, 2025
Gensler Ranked #1 on Architectural Record’s Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms of 2025
Architectural Record recognized Gensler as the #1 firm for the sixth consecutive year on its list of the Top 300 Architecture Firms in the U.S.
June 04, 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
Gensler Ranked #1 on Interior Design’s 2025 Top 100 Giants List
Gensler was also voted the Most Admired Firm by our peers.
March 17, 2025
Design Director Lily Diego Discussed Gensler’s Work To Transform the Historic Book Depository
Gensler transformed the Book Depository in Detroit’s Corktown from an abandoned structure into a vibrant hub of daylight, connectivity, and community that fosters a thriving tech ecosystem.
March 09, 2025
Forbes Recognized Gensler on Its 2025 List of America’s Best Large Employers
The annual ranking is based on a survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees at companies across all industry sectors employing more than 5,000 U.S. workers.
February 12, 2025
General Motors and Bedrock Reveal Master Plan for John Portman’s Renaissance Center by Gensler and Field Operations
The Architect’s Newspaper shared Gensler’s conceptual design plans that reimagine Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center development and waterfront.
December 23, 2024
General Motors Plans to Overhaul Detroit’s Iconic Towers
Gensler Detroit’s Co-Managing Director John Waller discussed the transformational potential of the plan to reimagine Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center complex.
December 17, 2024
Antoine Bryant Joins Gensler As Co-Managing Director of the Firm’s Detroit Office
Crain’s Detroit Business shared that Antoine Bryant, former planning director of the City of Detroit, has joined Gensler as the new Co-Managing Director of the firm’s Detroit office.
December 10, 2024
Antoine Bryant Joins Gensler Detroit as Co-Managing Director
The Former City of Detroit Director of Planning and Development Brings 25+ Years of Experience to New Role
December 10, 2024
Forbes Ranked Gensler on Its List of America’s Dream Employers 2025
Forbes’ list is based on survey results of more than 10,000 college students in the U.S. and over 140,000 U.S.-based employees across all sectors.
November 26, 2024
Kirk Gibson Foundation to Build Parkinson’s Wellness Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Crain’s Detroit Business spotlighted the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, designed by Gensler to serve as a beacon of hope and support for the Parkinson’s community.
October 01, 2024
Construction Begins on New Gensler Designed Ann Arbor Apartment at Briarwood Mall
Construction of the Briarwood Mall residential project has started in Ann Arbor. This is the first instance in the region where an operating mall has relinquished part of its surface parking lot for conversion to housing.
September 12, 2024
Office Snapshots Featured Gensler’s Detroit Office
Gensler redesigned its Detroit office with a hospitality-forward approach, offering various work settings, sustainable design elements, and a mix of open collaboration and enclosed meeting spaces in a historic building.
August 12, 2024
The Brooke on Bagley Transforms a Vacant Lot Into “An Equitable, Active Hub for Community and Hospitality-Driven Living”
CBS News highlighted the opening of a new mixed-use, mixed-income housing development in Detroit near the recently renovated Michigan Central Station.
June 11, 2024
INSIGHTS
Blog
Design as Storytelling: How AI Is Transforming the Way We Imagine, Create, and Connect
AI isn’t here to replace creativity. It’s here to amplify it — helping us move from inspiration to iteration with greater speed and substance.
Blog
Six Decades of Creativity: Interior Design Magazine Celebrates Gensler’s 60th Anniversary
The industry publication marks a milestone in the firm’s history with a roundup of global projects and people shaping what’s next in design.
Blog
Designing Workplaces That Work — With Your People
When employees are involved in the planning and design process, the workspaces we create are more effective, engaging, and human.
Blog
Debunking 3 Myths About Generational Differences in the Workplace
As generational differences narrow, organizations should focus their workplace strategies across the entire talent spectrum.
Blog
How the Future of Work Is Influencing Workplace Design
While workplace design changes incrementally, the past few years radically transformed our expectations of an office and how we can design for what’s possible.
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.
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.
Sustainability
Resilience by Design
Our Resilience by Design Report presents solutions for transforming the built environment to achieve a net zero carbon impact across our portfolio and the design industry.
Research
Evolving Immersive: The 2025 Immersive Entertainment & Culture Industry Report
Explore the most comprehensive evaluation of the state of Immersive Experience available today, published in partnership by Gensler and the Immersive Experience Institute.
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
Trends to Watch: The Future of Cities Relies on Multiuse Districts
Gensler’s Mixed Use & Retail Centers leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of cities and multiuse districts.
Blog
Trends to Watch: Building City Identities to Become Destination Brands
How can brand positioning and a compelling narrative help cities create global destinations and build strong brand advocates?
Insight
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.
Blog
Uncovering Growth: Wellness Real Estate Across the Market
An increased emphasis on physical, emotional, and social health has had a significant impact on the goods, services, and spaces that support peoples’ overall well-being.
Blog
How Design Can Integrate Social Value Into Residential Developments
Design plays an integral role in fostering social value within residential areas.
Blog
Gensler Voices: Evan Ahn on the Prioritization of Space
Evan Ahn, a designer for Gensler Detroit, chats about the “why” when designing a space.
Blog
Book Depository Jump-Starts Ford’s Detroit Innovation District
As Ford continues to evolve its business for a new century, the company has returned to its roots in the Motor City.
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