PROJECTS
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CSULB Hillside Gateway
Long Beach, California
CSULB Hillside Gateway is a game-changer for sustainable campuses. The project generates more energy than it uses, conserves water, and fosters student engagement and well-being. It is a benchmark for sustainable campus development.
Rancho Los Amigos – Harriman
Downey, California
For over a century, the 212-acre Rancho Los Amigos campus has been a cornerstone of the Downey community, supporting the physical and mental health and wellb...
Confidential Healthcare Client Acute Rehabilitation Center
Newport Beach, California
This Acute Rehabilitation Center is a state-of-the-art medical center, designed to help patients recover and return to community living.
Confidential Independent and Assisted Care Facility
Calimesa, California
The design of this full-service retirement community is highly focused on providing resort-style amenities for an aging population.
Broadcom
Irvine, California
For its new corporate headquarters campus, global technology leader Broadcom sought a workplace that encouraged informal interactions, reflected its culture, and inspired its employees.
Gensler Newport Beach
Newport Beach, California
Gensler’s Newport Beach office fuses elements of the modern beach house and the Pacific outdoors to provide a rich variety of work settings, with a...
Star Alliance Lounge at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris, France
Parisian charm meets modern design at the Star Alliance Airport Lounge at Charles de Gaulle Airport, designed by Gensler’s Newport Beach and Paris offices.
Rutan & Tucker
Irvine, California
Significant presence, California connection, and standards for excellence were the drivers in creating Rutan & Tucker’s new legal office space, located in the heart of Orange County.
Confidential Client Corporate Office
Irvine, California
This corporate client wanted a dynamic and innovative space for its new 37,000-sq.-ft. headquarters that promotes collaborative workspaces, a healthy lifestyle, and a rich social experience.
ELA Advertising
Irvine, California
Global adverting agency ELA, whose roster of clients includes TikTok and Disney, recently opened the doors to its newest location in Orange County in order...
Gold Coast Beverage Headquarters
Pompano Beach, Florida
The renovation of Gold Coast Beverage’s headquarters in Pompano Beach encompassed 15 acres of site work, customer arrival and parking areas, and a new 40,000-sq.-ft. office building attached to an existing 450,000-sq.-ft. warehouse.
Ossur Americas
Foothill Ranch, California
Ossur is a pioneer in technology-based mobility designed to improve the quality of life for mobility-challenged people. The global prosthetics company wanted its new U.S. headquarters in Foothill Ranch to showcase its mission.
Auckland Airport International Departures Experience
Auckland, New Zealand
Gensler led design efforts for Auckland Airport’s major airport-wide development and upgrade program, contributing towards the airport’s 30-year master plan.
Sunstone Headquarters
Irvine, California
Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of Sunstone's mission. The hotel investment company partnered with Gensler to create a new headquarters that...
Air New Zealand Lounges
Multiple Locations
Designed as havens for travelers, Air New Zealand airport lounges around the globe offer a clean, modern vernacular, with distinctions between locations...
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
John Adams
Co-Regional Managing Principal
John Adams is the Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Southwest region and serves on Gensler’s Management Committee.
Andy Cohen
Global Co-Chair
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
Kevin Heinly is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Southwest region and Co-Managing Director of Gensler San Diego.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Anne Bretaña
Managing Director, Principal
As Co-Managing Director of the Gensler Newport Beach office, Anne has more than 25 years of experience in the architectural design industry and is recognized for her leadership ...
James Young
Managing Director, Principal
As Co-Managing Director of our Newport Beach office, James is responsible for the design of a diverse range of award-winning interior environments. Committed to spaces that maximi...
LEADERSHIP
Nick Acevedo
Studio Director, Principal
Nick Acevedo is a Studio Director in Gensler’s Newport Beach office focused on the firm’s Aviation practice.
David Loyola
Design Director, Principal
David is a Principal and Design Director in our Newport Beach office. His 20+ year career at Gensler spans the Los Angeles and Newport Beach offices. With more than 30 years of ...
Stacey Olson
Wellness Leader, Director of Sustainability
Stacey Olson is a Global Wellness Leader and director of Sustainable Design in Gensler's Newport Beach office, focusing on sustainability, health and well-being
Jaimelynn Shah
Design Director, Principal
Jaimelynn Shah is a Design Director within Gensler’s Workplace practice and serves as the Practice Area Community Leader for the firm’s Southwest region.
Deborah Shepley
Education Leader, Principal
Deborah Shepley is a Gensler Principal and Global Education Practice Area Leader based out of the firm’s Newport Beach office.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
How the Rise of Airport Lounges With “Ever-Swankier Amenities” Is Transforming Travel
The Wall Street Journal featured the Gensler-designed Delta One lounge at JFK Airport and the Delta Sky Club at LAX, which Ashley Dowell explained are designed to welcome visitors of all generations and travel styles.
September 19, 2025
Gensler Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin Shares Insights on Measuring Space Effectiveness in the Workplace
Pogue McLaurin also revealed Gensler’s Workplace Survey found the top reasons for coming to the office were “strikingly consistent” across generations.
September 10, 2025
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.
September 10, 2025
Fortune Features Insights From Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein on How AI Is Reshaping Design
Gensler co-CEO Jordan Goldstein shares how AI is influencing design and transforming business. He describes AI as a creative partner that helps prototype more empathetic experiences, from calming hospital visits to reducing stress in airports.
September 03, 2025
Gensler’s 2025 Global Workplace Survey Reveals the Evolving Role of the Office and Why ‘Amenities Are No Longer Optional’
Newsweek featured insights from Global Director of Workplace Research Janet Pogue McLaurin in a piece on the growing demand for flexibility, autonomy, and workplace experiences that best support people and performance.
June 09, 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’s City Pulse 2025 Reveals That While Affordability Draws People to Cities, Emotional Connection Keeps Them There
Global Cities Research Leader Sofia Song noted the research provides “evidence of just how powerful pride can be” for a city’s growth and to drive long-term retention.
May 26, 2025
Music Inc. Online Spotlighted Yamaha’s Transformed Corporate Campus in Buena Park
Designed in collaboration with Gensler, the campus draws inspiration from music and features a headquarters with a light-filled lobby and workspace, warehouse, outdoor “jam” space, walking paths, and amenities.
April 27, 2025
Building Design Construction Covered Gensler’s 2025 Global Workplace Survey
The piece highlights the power of choice, flexibility, and purposeful workplace design.
April 23, 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 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.
March 18, 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
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
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
Gensler-Designed Star Alliance Lounge Recognized As the Best Alliance Lounge in the World
The Star Alliance Lounge at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport was recognized as the Best Alliance Lounge in the World by the Sytrax World Airline Awards.
June 27, 2024
INSIGHTS
Blog
Designing a New Way to Think in the Age of AI
Gensler co-CEO Jordan Goldstein speaks with Kristen Conry, Senior Vice President of Global Design, Marriott, about how AI is blending creativity with operations, storytelling with strategy, and vision with impact.
Blog
Human and ‘Digital Employee’ Collaboration Will Transform Workplace Design
AI integration will soon impact physical spaces, potentially reshaping individual and group culture within organizations.
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
The Rise of Outdoor Spaces at Airports
Major U.S. airports are actively incorporating outdoor terraces and patios as a passenger amenity — and transforming the traveler experience.
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.
Blog
The 18-Hour Campus: Strategies for Creating Vibrant, Round-the-Clock Hubs
Here are three strategies universities are adopting to create environments where students, faculty, and communities engage throughout the day and night.
Blog
How Design Drives Innovation in Education & Science
Gensler’s European Education & Sciences leaders explore how design can accelerate progress in these converging fields.
Blog
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Wellness
Gensler’s Wellness leaders discuss the opportunities shaping the future of wellness, from wellness real estate to inclusive design.
Blog
Why Low-Carbon, Healthy Materials Are an Imperative for the Building Industry
Gensler’s updated Product Sustainability Standards™ aim to reduce the environmental impact of the building material supply chain, while driving industry change.
Blog
Healthier Spaces: Removing Harmful Chemicals From the Built Environment
Now is the time to take radical action and remove chemicals of concern from our buildings and spaces.
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.
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.
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
Designing Safe, Walkable Cities for Future Generations of Children
Thoughtful urban design can transform cities into vibrant, inclusive spaces where children can thrive, connect, and grow.
Blog
How to Create a Multigenerational Workplace
Here are six strategies organizations can use to cultivate environments where individuals of all ages feel valued, engaged, and empowered.
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