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Detroit

Gensler Detroit
For more than 20 years, our Detroit office has been dedicated to helping local clients reimagine their neighborhoods and reengineer their businesses through a forward-facing approach to design. Our team of architects, designers, strategists, and planners has crafted brands and identities, designed innovation districts, created flexible and dynamic workplaces, and converted existing structures into vibrant new spaces that celebrate Motor City’s legacy and position its future growth.
 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Infill On The Cut

Detroit, Michigan
Infill On The Cut, a mixed-use development, will create a new, welcoming gateway to downtown Detroit.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Kenneth P. Baker

Co-Regional Managing Principal
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As the Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s North Central Region, Ken Baker is considered a global expert on workplace design and planning.
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Todd Heiser

Co-Regional Managing Principal
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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.
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Antoine Bryant

Managing Director
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Antoine Bryant is the Managing Director of Gensler’s Detroit office with more than 25 years of experience in design, planning, and development.
 
LEADERSHIP
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Alicia Cecchini

Studio Lead, Project Director
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Alicia Cecchini is a Studio Lead and Project Director in Gensler’s Detroit office, who is focused on designing and delivering mixed-use projects in urban environments.
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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.
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Josh Keough

Studio Lead, Retail & Consumer Experience Leader
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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.
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Lily Diego

Design Director
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Lily Diego is an award-winning Design Director in Gensler’s Detroit office, with a keen eye on providing branded experiences.
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Randy Reeves

Technical Director
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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
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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.
Dezeen
August 07, 2025
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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.
Architectural Record
June 04, 2025
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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
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Gensler Ranked #1 on Interior Design’s 2025 Top 100 Giants List

Gensler was also voted the Most Admired Firm by our peers.
Interior Design
March 17, 2025
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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.
Propmodo
March 09, 2025
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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.
Forbes
February 12, 2025
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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.
The Architect's Newspaper
December 23, 2024
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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.
The Wall Street Journal
December 17, 2024
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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.
Crain’s Detroit Business
December 10, 2024
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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
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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.
Forbes
November 26, 2024
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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.
Crain's Detroit Business
October 01, 2024
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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.
Crain’s Detroit Business
September 12, 2024
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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.
Office Snapshots
August 12, 2024
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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.
CBS News
June 11, 2024
INSIGHTS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Blog

How Design Can Integrate Social Value Into Residential Developments

Design plays an integral role in fostering social value within residential areas.
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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.
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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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We grow our firm by growing our people — we invite you to search for opportunities and explore how you can reimagine the future with us.
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