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Urbanism and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Urbanism and the Pursuit of Happiness

Cities are magnets for those who seek better jobs, opportunities, and more diverse communities. But does city life make us happy? We look at some of...

Micromobility, Third Lanes, and Tomorrow’s Streetscapes
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Micromobility, Third Lanes, and Tomorrow’s Streetscapes

From scooters to e-bikes, new modes of mobility are starting to reshape our streets.

Building a Bridge for L.A.'s Homeless Population
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Building a Bridge for L.A.'s Homeless Population

An emergency housing program provides critical interim housing for Los Angeles’ homeless.

Client Interview: Matt Wunder, Da Vinci Schools
DIALOGUE ARTICLE

Client Interview: Matt Wunder, Da Vinci Schools

An interview with Matt Wunder, of Da Vinci Schools, to learn how these public charter schools are implementing project-based education and providing...

From Railroads to Electric Scooters: How Mobility Shapes the City of Today and Tomorrow
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From Railroads to Electric Scooters: How Mobility Shapes the City of Today and Tomorrow

From GPS-enabled electric scooters, to driverless cars, and even aerial ride-share services, disruptive mobility is on the rise. With the explosion...

City of Hope Honors Gensler With Spirit of Life Award
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City of Hope Honors Gensler With Spirit of Life Award

City of Hope Honors Gensler With Spirit of Life Award

Dialogue 29: The Place of Leisure in the Flow of Life
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 29: The Place of Leisure in the Flow of Life

Leisure is part of the flow of lives we improvise amid online prompts and the push and pull of real places and experiences. Issue 29 looks at how...

2016
DESIGN FORECAST

2016

Our annual look at what’s ahead for design examines how we’ll live, work and play a decade out – in the cities of 2025.

Climate Change
PUBLICATION

Climate Change

The design of the built environment plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Gensler signed the landmark Paris Pledge at COP21, to mark our...

Dialogue 28: The Why and How of the New Workplace
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 28: The Why and How of the New Workplace

As work blends with life, people give more value to experience. Both cities and work settings are being reshaped as a result.

Dialogue 27: The transformation of community life
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 27: The transformation of community life

Experience is the new measure of community – not just how well it works, but also how good it feels.

2015
DESIGN FORECAST

2015

Our 2015 Design Forecast highlights the industry trends that will shape design in the year ahead. They reflect six big topics – urbanization...

Dialogue 26: Experiencing a world of leisure, one city at a time
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 26: Experiencing a world of leisure, one city at a time

Leisure speaks in the language of its city and culture, with a spirit that brings it alive, authentically of its place.

Dialogue 25: Work and the Metropolis
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 25: Work and the Metropolis

Whatever its location, work today reflects the urbanity of the city. There’s an expectation for vitality, amenity, and spontaneity that gives an edge...

2014
DESIGN FORECAST

2014

Our 2014 Design Forecast highlights the trends that will shape design in the coming decade. They reflect six big topics – workplace, wellness...

Design Premium
RESEARCH

Design Premium

Can we quantify architecture’s contribution to building value? In aggregate, Class A buildings designed by top-ranked architecture firms exhibit...

Office Building of the Future
RESEARCH

Office Building of the Future

Can existing buildings adapt to stay relevant? In established markets like the United States, the future of office buildings lies in the successful...

Dialogue 24: Communities in the Future Tense
DIALOGUE ISSUE

Dialogue 24: Communities in the Future Tense

The fields people enter today and the jobs they take are often completely new. This is why interdisciplinary is the norm at schools and universities...

Reimagining Cities / Year 1: Redefining the Town Square
RESEARCH

Reimagining Cities / Year 1: Redefining the Town Square

Can the town square be relevant in the 21st century? We can improve our cities by creating vibrant town squares that celebrate urban space and...

Dialogue 20 <br />Talking about... <br />Leisure & Lifestyle
DIALOGUE

Dialogue 20
Talking about...
Leisure & Lifestyle

We now live in at least two places at once. Plugged into smart devices, we interact with others in volleys of brief text, photos and films taken with...

Dialogue 19<br />Special Edition <br />Design Research
DIALOGUE

Dialogue 19
Special Edition
Design Research

Design that is informed, purposeful, innovative and compelling requires the rigorous engagement of our clients’ business drivers. This goes to the...

Design Update: <br />The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE
DESIGN UPDATE

Design Update:
The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE

The first downtown tower in 20 years marks L.A. LIVE as Southern California's premier setting for sports, entertainment, international conferences...

Network L.A. Transit
RESEARCH

Network L.A. Transit

Does Los Angeles have a public transit future? To counteract L.A.’s car identity, creative public transportation needs to leverage technology to...

Design Update: <br />Creating CityCenter
DESIGN UPDATE

Design Update:
Creating CityCenter

Once a generation, Las Vegas reinvents itself. In 2005, master plan in hand, MGM MIRAGE asked Gensler to join it in making a “city within a city...