PROJECTS
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The 500-Year Building
Venice, Italy
Unveiled at the Time Space Existence exhibition at Palazzo Mora during the Venice Biennale, Gensler’s 500-Year Building offers a vision of regenerative design — inviting visitors to explore architecture built to adapt, renew, and endure.
HSS Paramus Orthopedic Clinic
Paramus, New Jersey
This adaptive reuse project that converted an old office building into an orthopedic clinic promotes mobility, movement, and rehabilitation for patients.
Hyatt Regency Times Square
New York, New York
At 1605 Broadway, Gensler reimagined a 795-key legacy property as Hyatt Regency Times Square, marrying Midtown’s energy with a refined residential calm.
AllianceBernstein at Hudson Yards
New York, New York
Gensler reimagined AB’s New York presence to bring employees and clients together to supercharge innovation in a technology-forward space.
The Walt Disney Company NYC Headquarters
New York, New York
The new state-of-the-art Disney NYC Headquarters creates a vertically integrated creative campus anchored by a spacious Great Room perched high above the Hudson Square neighborhood.
Metro Loft 219-235 East 42nd Street Conversion
New York, New York
The office-to-residential conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters will be the largest conversion in New York City history upon its completion, adding over 1,600 apartments, amenities, retail, and offices.
IBM Flagship Office at One Madison Avenue
New York, New York
The new workplace has become an empowering platform for IBM’s formerly distributed teams because of its client-centric amenities and team-focused collaboration and meeting spaces.
The Smart Factory by Deloitte
Wichita, Kansas
Deloitte partnered with Gensler to bring to life its vision for a fully immersive ‘Smart Manufacturing’ experience center to empower the next generation of manufacturing companies and talent.
Pearl House (160 Water Street)
New York, New York
Vanbarton Group engaged Gensler to convert its downtown office building into a premier residential building to introduce new housing to New York City.
DIFFA Annual Fundraising Campaigns
New York, New York
DIFFA worked with Gensler to craft bold visuals and striking colors that inject a sense of fun and whimsy into a series of new, small-scale fundraising events.
Microsoft Mass Timber Hyperscale Data Centers
Northern Virginia
Gensler partnered with Thornton Tomasetti to employ a sustainable approach on two groundbreaking mass timber hyperscale data centers for Microsoft in Northern Virginia.
Turner Construction New York
New York, New York
Turner’s headquarters at The Spiral features flexible, inclusive spaces with biophilic design, promoting sustainability, wellness, and dynamic collaboration.
Francis House, London HQ
London, United Kingdom
Edelman, a global communications firm, collaborated with Gensler to transform its London office into a curated work destination as part of its global strategy.
Jewish Leadership Academy
Miami, Florida
The Jewish Leadership Academy is a new, Modern Orthodox middle and upper school in Miami designed from the ground up by Gensler.
Café Joyeux
New York, New York
Café Joyeux is a not-for-profit inclusive café that employs and trains people with disabilities where vibrant design meets accessible, functional space.
Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Center (MECOSC)
Nyack, New York
Montefiore Einstein is an ambulatory care center featuring a researched-based, hospitality-inspired design to improve patient, provider, and visitor well-being.
Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital and Children’s Pavilion
Ataşehir, Turkey
Acibadem Group’s future-forward hospital complex in Istanbul is reshaping care with holistic wellness, innovation, and a creative approach to patient care.
Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club
at Baha Mar
Nassau, Bahamas
Baha Mar, a premier Bahamas resort and casino, partnered with Gensler and Jon Batiste to transform a jazz bar into a luxury jazz venue and hospitality destination.
Global Law Firm
New York, New York
Gensler designed a wellness-infused legal workplace experience for this firm featuring an amenity hub and terrace, as well as a hospitality-driven café.
Financial Services Client
New York, New York
Situated in a busy Midtown Manhattan public plaza, this small sculptural pavilion’s primary mission is to provide daylight to the conference center concourse.
Google at St. John’s Terminal
New York, New York
St. John’s Terminal is a sustainable 12-story workplace designed as Google’s Global Business Organization headquarters located in Hudson Square in New York.
Solhouse 6035
Metro Vancouver, Canada
Solhouse 6035 is a serene, inclusive residential tower by Bosa Properties, featuring indoor and rooftop amenities in Burnaby’s Central Park District.
Sunset Pier 94 Studios
New York, New York
Sunset Pier 94 Studios, Manhattan’s first film and TV production studio, solidifies New York as a preeminent filming location for the entertainment industry.
Syracuse University Digital and Environmental Graphics Experience
Syracuse, New York
Gensler designed a program of environmental graphic and digital experience applications that translate Syracuse University’s Newhouse School mission and ethos.
Terminal Warehouse Marketing Center
New York, New York
The Terminal Warehouse Marketing Center harnesses the unique history of its location in former freight depot to create a new workplace destination in Chelsea.
New York Mets Citi Field
Queens, New York
To enhance visitors’ game day experience, Gensler worked to upgrade several key club and suite spaces at the New York Mets’ Citi Field.
The View at The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gensler worked with Nakheel Properties to design a viewing deck overlooking Palm Jumeirah as well as an interactive museum to create a memorable visitor journey
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Joseph Brancato
Regional Managing Principal
Joseph Brancato is Managing Principal of Gensler’s Northeast region and chairs the firm’s Executive Committee.
Rocco Giannetti
Regional Managing Principal
Rocco Giannetti is Managing Principal of Gensler’s Northeast region and is recognized as an expert in creating workplaces for financial services firms.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Amanda Carroll
Managing Director, Principal
Amanda Carroll is a global leader of Gensler’s Work Sector and Co-Managing Director of firm’s New York office.
Joseph Lauro
Managing Director, Principal
Joe Lauro is the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s New York office and a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors.
Carlos M. Martínez Flórez
Managing Director, Principal
Carlos M. Martínez Flórez is Co-Managing Director of Gensler New York and focuses on shaping the strategic role of design and transformational thinking.
Tom McGoldrick
Managing Director, Principal
As Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s New York office, Tom McGoldrick brings strategic vision and technical rigor to the most complex, high-performance built environments, including healthcare, sciences, institutions, aviation, government and defense, corporate campuses, and critical facilities.
LEADERSHIP
Allison Brooke Tomlinson
Northeast Regional Legal Counsel, Principal
As the Northeast (and formerly, Latin American) Regional Legal Counsel, Allison is responsible for offices across the region and developed the firm’s first compliance program.
Ambrose Aliaga-Kelly
Technical Director, Principal
Ambrose is recognized for his knowledge of Manhattan’s commercial office buildings and his ability to evaluate and optimize new and existing buildings with tenants in mind. For ...
Andrew Powell
Studio Director, Mixed Use & Retail Centers Leader, Principal
Andrew is a Studio Director based in Gensler’s New York office who leads a diverse group of retail and hospitality designers creating experience-driven spaces for high-profile brands.
Anna Crittenden
Studio Director, Principal
Anna Crittenden is a Studio Director in Gensler New York who leads a team of designers creating unique work environments for professional services clients.
Anne-Sophie Hall
Project Director, Residential Leader
Anne-Sophie Hall is a Project Director and Residential Leader for Gensler’s Northeast region.
Beth Novitsky
Design Director, Principal
Beth brings more than 30 years of experience in the areas of brand strategy and graphic design. A Principal located in the New York office, Beth leads integrated multidisciplina...
Bevin Savage Yamazaki
Culture & Museums Leader
Bevin Savage-Yamazaki leads Gensler’s Culture & Museums practice and is based in the firm’s New York office.
Brian Brindisi
Studio Director, Principal
With more than 20 years of experience, Brian designs with purpose and passion, and builds trusted client relationships. His work merges physical and digital elements to translat...
Brooks Morelock
Design Director, Principal
Brooks Morelock is a Design Director in Gensler’s New York office, focused on delivering complex workplace projects for some of the most successful companies.
Christopher Korsh
Christopher Korsh is a Healthcare Practice Area Leader in Gensler's New York Office
Claudine Frasch
Strategy Leader, Studio Director, Principal
As a global leader of Gensler’s Strategy practice, Claudine Frasch partners with clients to build strategies for organizational innovation, employee experience.
David Briefel
Sustainability Director, Principal
David Briefel is a Sustainability Director based in Gensler’s New York office who is inspired by the intersection between the natural and built environment.
David Epstein
Design Director, Principal
David is an award-winning designer of cities, office buildings, museums, airports, retail centers, residential towers, and civic buildings. Located in Gensler's New York office,...
Douglas Burton
Project Director, Principal
Douglas Burton is a Principal and Studio Director in Gensler’s New York office, leading award-winning, multifaceted projects.
E.J Chung
Design Director, Principal
With over 20 years of experience and knowledge, E.J Chung is a Design Director who brings expertise in conceptualizing interior architecture, programming, space planning, and materiality with customized solutions for every project.
EJ Lee
Design Director, Principal
As a Design Director in Gensler’s New York office for 18 years, EJ creates highly creative interiors that make a difference in people’s lives. She brings her expertise to corpor...
Eric Brill
Studio Director, Principal
Eric Brill is a Studio Director in Gensler’s New York office and Client Relationship Leader for the firm’s Northeast region.
Islay Burgess
Regional Design Technology Director, Principal
Islay’s work leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the design and delivery processes. In a rapidly changing digital landscape, Islay is an industry leader who can c...
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James Crispino
Global Health Sector Leader, Principal
James Crispino is a Gensler Principal and Health Sector Leader with over 25 years of experience designing healthcare facilities and academic medical centers.
Jean Anderson
Design Synergy Community Co-Leader, Design Director, Principal
Jean Anderson co-leads Gensler’s global Design Synergy Community and is a Design Director based in New York.
Jeremy Shannon
Sustainability Director
Jeremy is a sustainability director in Gensler's New York office. His focus is on advancing design technology with the goal of creating sustainable communities.
Johnathan Sandler
Media Leader, Strategy Director, Principal
Johnathan Sandler is a Media Leader and Strategy Director in Gensler New York who provides strategic planning and consulting services for Fortune 500 companies.
Juana Vasquez-Armstrong
Consumer Goods Leader, Design Director
Widely recognized as a highly collaborative and strategic design leader, Juana Vasquez-Armstrong brings her clients’ visions to life through the creation of purpose-driven spaces.
Karen Solomon
Principal
As a Design Realization Leader located in Gensler's New York office, Karen orchestrates preliminary and schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administra...
Kathy Diamond
Regional Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, Principal
Kathy is a Regional Operating Officer and Director of Human Resources for Gensler’s Northeast and Latin America regions. During her 23 years with Gensler, she has established he...
Lauren Adams
Creative Director, Strategy Director, Principal
Lauren Adams is the Creative Director for Gensler’s Northeast region who oversees the creative output across the region’s four offices.
Lauren Hlavenka D’Urso
Regional Communications Director, Principal
Lauren Hlavenka D’Urso is a Regional Communications Director who leads the marketing and public relations efforts for Gensler’s Northeast region.
Laurent Lisimachio
Design Director, Principal
Since joining Gensler in 2000, Laurent has worked with a wide variety of brands across retail, hospitality, financial services, media, technology, fashion, and beauty industries...
Leslie J. Jabs
Principal
Leslie is a Developers Practice Area Leader and also provides leadership for the New York office’s Hospitality Practice. She focuses on base building design and corporate campus...
Marisol DeRosa
Financial Services Leader, Strategy Director, Principal
Marisol DeRosa is a Principal, Financial Services Leader and Strategy Director at Gensler New York with an expertise in the financial services and technology industries.
Mark Thaler
Education Leader, Principal
A global Education Leader, Principal based in Gensler's New York office, Mark Thaler is one of Gensler's experts in the design of learning environments and student spaces.
Matthew Johnson
Aviation Leader, Studio Director, Principal
An Aviation Leader, Matthew is known for his ability to form and foster strong working relationships while creating terminal environments that achieve client goals and exceed pa...
Megan Radebaugh
Studio Director
Megan Radebaugh leads a studio in the Gensler New York office, focusing on workplace for financial services and technology, as well as building repositioning.
Michael Chappell
Strategy Director, Studio Director, Principal
Michael Chappell is a Strategy Director and Studio Director based in Gensler’s New York office. He leads the development of global strategies and local solutions for Fortune 500 organizations.
Michael Gatti
Retail & Consumer Experience Leader, Principal
Michael Gatti is a Global Retail & Consumer Experience Leader and Principal based in Gensler’s New York office.
Oliver Schaper
Cities & Urban Design Leader, Design Director, Principal
Oliver Schaper is a Design Director and Cities & Urban Design Leader at Gensler whose expertise is developing holistic, civic-minded, and sustainable places.
Paul Murphy
Director of Finance, Regional Operating Officer, Principal
As Regional Operating Officer and Director of Finance, Paul provides financial leadership and oversight for Gensler’s offices in the Northeast Region, including a primary role i...
Peter Wang
Design Director, Office Developers Leader, Principal
Peter is a Design Director in Gensler’s New York office and Office Developers Leader for the firm’s Northeast region.
Robert Fuller
Lifestyle Sector Leader, Studio Director, Principal
Robert Fuller specializes in complex projects that include planning and urban design, new buildings, office-to-residential conversions, and repositioning.
Sandra Joslyn
Technical Director, Principal
As a Principal and Technical Director based in Gensler New York, Sandra Joslyn masterfully balances management, design, and technical delivery.
Santiago Rivera
Foundations, Associations & Organizations Regional Leader
Santiago Rivera is a regional Foundations, Associations and Organizations leader at Gensler with a focus on working with mission-driven clients.
Siobhan Barry
Design Director, Principal
Siobhan Barry is a Design Director in Gensler New York with over 20 years of experience designing high-profile retail, restaurant, and hospitality environments.
Sofia Song
Global Cities Lead
Sofia Song is the global leader of cities research at Gensler’s Research Institute, where she leads a cross-disciplinary team to generate new insights and data.
Sonya Dufner
Strategy Director, Principal
Sonya Dufner is a Director of Workplace Strategy at Gensler New York, who works with Fortune 100 clients to identify trends that impact business strategies.
Stefanie Shunk
Design Director, Principal
With a strong focus on technology, media, and consumer goods, Stefanie focuses on creating designs that are inspiring and unique to each client’s business.
Stephanie Lan
Technical Director, Principal
Stephanie Lan is a Technical Director and Architect of Record who plays a pivotal role in leading projects for major tech industry clients and large financial services firms, including Google, IBM, Etsy, Deloitte, and Morgan Stanley.
Timothy Bromiley
Professional Services Leader, Studio Director, Principal
Tim is a global leader in Gensler’s Professional Services practice and is a leading voice in guiding the legal industry on workplace change.
Tom Krizmanic
Studio Director, Principal
Tom is a Principal and Studio Director in Gensler’s New York office with more than 25 years of experience designing innovative workplaces in the U.S., Europe, and India. Tom lea...
Tom Lanzelotti
Technical Director, Principal
Tom is a go-to resource in the New York real estate industry for building evaluations and phased, complex projects. Tom plays a critical role on corporate headquarters projects ...
Tyler Winograd
Studio Director
Tyler is a Studio Director in the Gensler New York offices leading a team of creatives to deliver experiences for lifestyle and retail brands.
Vivian Lee
Design Director, Principal
Vivian Lee is a Principal and Design Director at Gensler New York with more than 30 years of experience translating design excellence to communities around the world.
NEWS
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.
August 25, 2025
CNBC Tours JFK’s New $9.5 Billion Terminal, Set To Open Around the 2026 World Cup
The new Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport features a design led by Gensler that floods the departure and arrival zones with natural light and offers ample dining, retail, lounge, and recreation areas.
August 02, 2025
Fast Company Spotlights the Rise of Supersized Data Centers, Including the Gensler-Designed Wonder Valley
Gensler Critical Facilities Leader Rob LoBuono discussed Wonder Valley, a data center in Alberta, Canada, developed by O’Leary Ventures, which is set to be the world’s largest sustainable AI data center industrial park.
July 31, 2025
How NYC’s City of Yes Initiative Benefits Manhattan’s Office to Residential Conversions
Gensler’s Robert Fuller states that the City of Yes zoning overhaul aims to incentivize more office-to-residential conversions. Gensler is currently working on eight conversion projects in Manhattan, adding 5,000 housing units collectively.
July 18, 2025
Business Insider Explores the Renaissance of Outdoor Spaces at Airports Across the U.S.
Gensler Design Director Terence Young detailed the rise of alfresco spaces, including Gensler’’s work at JetBlue’s T5 Rooftop at New York’s JFK International Airport and at San Diego International Airport’s expansive new terrace.
July 14, 2025
BBC Spotlights Policy Shifts and Ongoing Building Conversions in Midtown Manhattan
Gensler Building Transformation Leader Robert Fuller discussed conversions, policy changes, and the transformation of Midtown Manhattan’s residential landscape. Listen to the episode.
July 12, 2025
Gensler’s Butterfly-Inspired Terminal One Design at JFK Airport Is Set to Open in June 2026
The Points Guy spotlighted John F. Kennedy International Airport’s $19 billion glow-up, which includes the new Terminal One, designed by Gensler. It features a light-filled box with a roof that slopes down to a central axis.
July 11, 2025
Why Office Design Is Key to Unlocking Workplace Performance for Legal Professionals
AllWork published an article by Gensler Professional Services Leader Timothy Bromiley based on insights from lawyers surveyed in the U.S. and U.K. He reflected on what today’s legal professionals want and how optimal workplace design can drive retention, engagement, and innovation.
July 08, 2025
Bloomberg CityLab Explores How Downtowns Can Lure New Crowds With a Broader Range of Housing
Gensler leaders discuss how cities can attract new residents, particularly young people and families, by converting office buildings into new housing in downtowns, based on research by Gensler and the Pew Charitable Trust on converting offices into co-living apartments.
June 30, 2025
How Strategically Repositioned Class B and C Buildings Can Help Meet NYC’s Converging Lease Needs
Crain’s New York Business published insights from Gensler Strategy Director Erin Saven examining a commercial lease cycle convergence that will reshape New York’s commercial real estate market and create opportunities for repositioning buildings to meet leasing needs.
June 27, 2025
Gensler’s Tyler Winograd Named One of Commercial Observer’s 2025 Top Young Professionals in Commercial Real Estate
Based in Gensler’s New York office, Winograd is a Retail & Consumer Experiences Studio Director who leads an interdisciplinary studio of creatives.
June 24, 2025
Gensler’s Office-to-Residential Conversion of Pearl House Honored with 2025 ULI Americas Award for Excellence
With premium amenities and bold reuse strategies, Pearl House reactivates a once-quiet part of Lower Manhattan.
June 24, 2025
CNN Underscored Explores How Gensler’s Capital One Lounge at JFK Redefines Airport Luxury
Spanning 13,500 square feet, the Capital One lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport redefines airport luxury, drawing inspiration from New York City culture by blending luxury and thoughtful design.
June 16, 2025
Gensler Expands Healthcare Leadership in New York and Welcomes Christopher Korsh
Korsh joins the firm’s fast-growing healthcare practice, bringing strategic design leadership to advance innovation and patient-centered care across the region.
May 27, 2025
AllianceBernstein’s New Hudson Yards Office Reflects a Forward-Thinking Approach to Workplace Design
Gensler’s Eran Sharon explained that the Gensler-designed space features the “Dreamwall,” an AI-powered, immersive art installation that evolves daily, reflecting the dynamic spirit of New York and AB’s commitment to innovation.
May 23, 2025
Two Gensler Principals Join IIDA’s Prestigious College of Fellows for 2025
Gensler is proud to announce that Principals Laurent Lisimachio and Jim Prendergast have been inducted into the prestigious International Interior Design Association (IIDA) College of Fellows for 2025.
May 13, 2025
The Importance of Making In-Store Experiences Feel Personal in Order to Create Trust and Stand Out
Gensler Retail & Consumer Experiences Studio Director Tyler Winograd discussed his work partnering with clients to reach their goals through “far-reaching projects that put them in the driver’s seat of radical change.”
April 21, 2025
Healthcare Design Spotlighted Gensler’s Design of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Center
Technical Director Matt Leonard and Design Director Ju Hyun Lee shared that the project showcases how intentional design can enhance patient care and experience.
March 14, 2025
Google at St. John’s Terminal Wins Interior Design Magazine’s 2024 Best of Year Award
Interior Design named Google at St. John’s Terminal a Best of Year Award winner in the “Large Tech Office” category, highlighting its “sensory-rich physical spaces,” flexible work areas, biophilia, and hospitality-infused spaces.
March 10, 2025
Fast Company Explored Gensler’s Media Workplace Strategy and Design for The Walt Disney Company NYC Headquarters
Gensler’s Johnathan Sandler and Stephen Newbold discussed how the project creates dynamic workspaces designed to evolve with the fast-paced nature of media, fostering collaboration and creativity.
March 03, 2025
8 Healthcare Centers That “Challenge the Clinical Cliché”
Architizer explored healthcare centers focused on delivering a better patient care experience, including Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital’s Children’s Pavilion and headquarters, designed by Gensler with FXCollaborative.
March 01, 2025
The Architect’s Newspaper Interviewed Robert Fuller and Peter Wang on Gensler’s Office-to-Residential Work
The feature covered Gensler’s office-to-residential work, including Pearl House, as well as the firm’s Conversions+ tool and research with Pew Charitable Trusts on innovative housing solutions.
February 26, 2025
The Ideal Attributes That Make Old Hospitals Good Candidates for Conversion Into Housing
The Wall Street Journal quoted Healthcare Leader Christopher Korsh in an article on the ideal attributes for hospital-to-residential conversion, including proximity to city infrastructure and built-in amenities.
February 18, 2025
The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita Is a 2025 Winner of the Communication Arts Annual Interactive Design Competition
Communication Arts recognized The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita as a winner in the design competition’s environmental category. The project features Gensler’s digital experience design, branding, strategy, and interior design.
February 15, 2025
Three Gensler Architects Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2025
Gensler is proud to announce that Lisa Cholmondeley, James Crispino, and Mark Thaler were elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, in recognition of their contributions to architecture and society.
February 14, 2025
The Architect’s Newspaper Features Gensler’s Work to Convert the Former Pfizer HQ Into Housing
Gensler’s Robert Fuller says the office-to-residential conversion will add housing, amenities, retail space, and more, to help transform Manhattan’s Midtown East into a vibrant, 24/7 neighborhood.
January 31, 2025
Spectrum News NY1 Highlighted Sunset Pier 94 Studios in New York City
Spectrum News NY1 interviewed Gensler Principal Leslie Jabs in a segment highlighting New York City’s first ground-up film and TV production campus.
January 28, 2025
Gensler’s Design of the Jon Batiste Jazz Club at Baha Mar Embodies the Richness of Bahamian Culture
The interiors embody the richness of Bahamian culture with luxurious finishes, interesting artwork, and immersive installations, while paying homage to historic Bahamian clubs.
January 21, 2025
Google at St. John’s Terminal Wins a 2025 AIA New York Design Award and Citation for Biodiversity
AIA New York honored Gensler and COOKFOX’s collaboration with Google on the Google at St. John’s Terminal with an AIANY Design Award and a Citation for Achievement in Biodiversity recognizing the project’s urban ecology strategy.
January 14, 2025
EVE Park Selected as One of CNN Style’s 10 Architectural Projects Set To Shape the World
Electric Vehicle Enclave (EVE) Park, designed by Gensler for s2e Technologies, in Ontario is a net-zero residential development integrating green energy technologies.
January 10, 2025
INSIGHTS
Blog
Designing Campus Spaces for Tomorrow’s Workers in the Age of AI
Higher education institutions that embed human-plus-technical skills into an ecosystem of third spaces will help prepare tomorrow’s workforce.
Blog
Families Are Leaving Cities — Here’s How to Win Them Back
Children are critical to well-functioning cities. How can we ensure our cities work well for children and encourage parents to stay?
Blog
Urban Air Mobility Is Here. Here’s How Cities Can Adapt.
Advanced air mobility is ready for launch. The next crucial step: preparing buildings and infrastructure to get this sustainable mobility solution off the ground.
Blog
Libraries: The Last Urban Oasis
Libraries are no longer just a place for books; they play an integral role as the last bastion of democratic space in our cities.
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.
Blog
The Convergence of Tech and the Financial Workplace
The financial workplace is taking cues from the tech industry, shifting from one-size-fits-most to always-in-beta mode.
Research
U.S. Legal Workplace Survey 2025
We surveyed U.S. lawyers to understand how they are working across five work modes — and what spaces can support them to do their best work.
Blog
The Building as Brand: A Watershed Opportunity in Manhattan Office
As the city’s commercial real estate market undergoes unprecedented transformation, office space must be seen not as a commodity, but as a strategic investment with the potential to drive competitive advantage.
Blog
Live Event Amenities: The Next Frontier for Creative Workplaces
Companies are investing in live event-ready amenity spaces to attract talent, fuel creative work, and create buzz in the workplace.
Insight
Gensler Product Sustainability Standards Overview
Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards™ is an open-source tool that empowers architects, manufacturers, and clients with product-specific standardized criteria for the most used materials to move toward more regenerative building materials.
Blog
Three Principles for High-Impact Sustainable Design Guidelines
Translating sustainability commitments to design strategy.
Blog
Why Resilience Planning Is Crucial to Safeguard Health Systems
Investing in proactive resilience planning, rather than reacting to weather and climate disasters as they unfold, will ensure uninterrupted, quality care.
Blog
What Do Consumers Want? Gensler’s U.S. Consumer Experience Report Uncovers Key Insights
Gensler’s latest consumer research delves into how design can impact human experiences for the better.
Blog
Trends to Watch: What Other Cities Can Learn From New York City’s Conversion Boom
As U.S. cities experience high commercial real estate vacancy rates and housing shortages, developers have an opportunity to invest in and convert stranded assets.
Blog
The New Era of Retail Banking Is Here
To stay relevant, banks must transform branches into spaces that go beyond transactions, creating experiences that resonate with a new generation of consumers.
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
The Campus as a Catalyst: Combining Student Needs With Institutional Goals
Here are some key strategies for differentiating a university campus, improving retention, and reimagining underutilized spaces to optimize real estate.
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
What Spa and Wellness Spaces Can Teach Us About Transforming Behavior
Luxury hospitality and spa experiences are leading the charge in changing how we experience and interact with technology.
Blog
How Large, Adaptable Multi-Purpose and Event Spaces Are Transforming the Financial Services Workplace
Major financial institutions are incorporating large, multi-purpose event spaces into their new office designs — even in cities where square footage comes at a premium.
Blog
Creating a Range of Entry Points to Engage New Museums Audiences
Our Culture & Museums and Entertainment and Experience Design leaders to discuss what’s next for museums and cultural spaces.
Blog
The Evolution of the Museum
Unlike the institutions of the past, modern museums can flourish and differentiate themselves by being more forward-looking, community-driven, dynamic, and engaging.
Blog
Data Keeps Us Going:
Data Keeps Us Going:
How Data Centers Power Society
In today’s digital age, data, and data centers, have become as essential a utility as electricity or water.
Blog
Small Upgrades, Big Impact: How Sports Facilities Can Enhance the Fan Experience and Deliver ROI
Smaller projects within a sports facility create opportunities to keep a stadium fresh and transform fan experiences in targeted ways.
Blog
Pearl House: Explore the Transformation of New York’s Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion to Date
Gensler and Vanbarton Group detail how they partnered to convert a 1970s office tower into a thriving residential community in New York’s Financial District.
Blog
The Pandemic Hit New York Hard — But Its Recovery Has Been Swift
Despite facing significant challenges, New York City’s economic recovery showcases its resilience and durability in the face of disruption.
Insight
Conversions+™ by Gensler Turns Stranded Offices Into Valuable Real Estate
Our conversion algorithm and services help developers quickly determine if buildings are viable for conversion to residential, hotel, senior living, or healthcare uses.
Blog
How Customer Experience Centers Unify Spatial and Digital Branding
A new approach to customer experience center design is helping businesses reimagine customer engagement.
Blog
Office-to-Everything: A New Path for Revitalizing Downtowns
In the local New York City market, there is huge potential to return stranded assets back to their highest and best use by embracing diverse conversion types.
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