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Gensler Las Vegas partners with our clients and community to elevate experiences and strengthen our city’s fabric. Our design solutions help businesses achieve goals and create new destinations, from designing world-class resorts to transforming outdated spaces into vibrant destinations that reflect Las Vegas’ dynamic character. With over three decades of local expertise in hospitality, gaming, healthcare, retail, mixed-use, and workplaces, we create spaces that inspire connection, support innovation, and engage our local community.

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PROJECTS

REGIONAL & OFFICE LEADERSHIP

John Adams

Co-Regional Managing Principal

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John Adams is the Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Southwest region and serves on Gensler’s Management Committee.

Andy Cohen

Global Co-Chair

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Andy Cohen is Global Co-Chair of Gensler, the world’s most influential architecture and design firm.

J. Kevin Heinly

Co-Regional Managing Principal, Co-Managing Director

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Kevin Heinly is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Southwest region and Co-Managing Director of Gensler San Diego.

OFFICE LEADERSHIP

Joyen Vakil

Managing Director, Global Director of Hospitality

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Joyen Vakil is Managing Director of Gensler’s Las Vegas office and serves as the firm’s Global Director of Hospitality, with expertise in the hospitality, casino, and integrated resort sectors.

LEADERSHIP

Nicole Dalton

Director of Hospitality

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Nicole is a Director of Hospitality based in Gensler’s Las Vegas office. She is an award-winning interior design professional with a passion for transforming hospitality and entertainment interiors worldwide.

Trisha Litzau

Director of Client Development

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As Director of Client Development for Gensler Las Vegas, Trisha Litzau leverages deep experience in the AEC industry to drive strategic marketing and business development and help shape the firm’s presence in the city.

Brett Robillard

Design Director, Principal

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An experienced architect and Design Director in Gensler’s Las Vegas office, Brett Robillard brings expertise across a broad range of market sectors including entertainment, hospitality, commercial office buildings, sports facilities, and residential in the U.S. and Asia.

NEWS & RECOGNITION

Gensler’s Jordan Goldstein and Marriott’s Kristen Conry Lead Discussion on “Designing a New Way to Think” at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech

Gensler co-CEO Jordan Goldstein and Kristen Conry, SVP of Global Design at Marriott International, shared insights on how tech is reshaping design through “phygital” experiences that empower human connection and personalization.

Fortune

September 10, 2025

Interior Design Magazine Celebrates 60 Years of Gensler’s Impact on the Business of Design

The exclusive feature spotlights global projects across practices and interviews with leaders, including Q&As with co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink and co-chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins.

Interior Design

August 25, 2025

Gensler's rendering of the Las vegas women's locker room design, credited to Tradeline.

Tradeline Inc. Highlighted Athletic Facilities Designed To Support Women at All Levels

Gensler’s Demetra Thornton, Kristin Byrd, Marine Maroukian, and Elizabeth Pritchett, noted the need to design spaces that “support the many hats that a lot of these female athletes are wearing.”

Tradeline Inc.

July 23, 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.

Architectural Record

June 04, 2025

Gensler Announces Key Leadership Elevation in the Firm’s Southwest Region

Gensler Veteran J. Kevin Heinly Named as Co-Regional Managing Principal

April 14, 2025

Gensler Announces Key Leadership Addition in Las Vegas

Hospitality Industry Leader Joyen Vakil Joins Gensler Las Vegas as Co-Managing Director and Global Director of Hospitality

April 14, 2025

Gensler Recognized on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 List

Recognized for the second consecutive year, the global design firm earned praise for its Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards™, spotlighting groundbreaking innovation in the building sector.

Fast Company

March 18, 2025

7-Eleven Global Solution Centre reception area

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

Gensler San Francisco office central hallway with skylight

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

Future Site of Nevada's First Stand-alone Children's Hospital sign at site unveiling

Shepley Bulfinch and Gensler Will Design Nevada’s First Comprehensive Standalone Children’s Hospital

Gensler is thrilled to bring its comprehensive knowledge of Las Vegas and deep cross-disciplinary experience to the project.

Intermountain Health

January 21, 2025

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

Las Vegas Aces WNBA training facility. Photo: Las Vegas Aces

The Las Vegas Aces WNBA Training Facility is “Sparking a Revolution in Women’s Sports”

Fast Company interviewed Gensler Architects Susan Han and Kristin Byrd about their vision and design behind the innovative space, specifically designed for female athletes.

Fast Company

August 24, 2024

Grand Sierra Resort Unveiled Renderings of Its World-Class Sports and Entertainment Arena

Global Co-Chair Andy Cohen says the facility in Reno will “activate a truly 24/7 entertainment lifestyle, enhancing the lasting legacy of a vibrant city” and elevate the fan experience.

Grand Sierra Resort

July 25, 2024

HD Expo + Conference Hosts a Panel on Luxury Hospitality and How Brands and Hotels Can Provide Meaningful Experiences

Gensler Hospitality Director Nicole Dalton joins a panel of industry leaders in Las Vegas at 2024’s HD Expo + Conference to discuss how brands and hotels can stay ahead.

HD Expo + Conference