PROJECTS
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NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
The Silicon Valley pioneer NVIDIA sought a corporate headquarters that reflected its core belief in people as its greatest asset.
Gensler San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Gensler’s San Francisco carbon-zero energy office is a living lab for the future of work and a community hub that reenergizes its downtown.
200 Park
San Jose, California
200 Park redefines the urban workplace with scalable, sustainable spaces, SpeedCore technology, and a focus on wellness and functionality.
San Francisco International Airport, T1 Net Zero Program
San Francisco, California
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has set the goal of becoming the first airport in the world to achieve zero carbon, zero waste, and zero net energy.
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.
Burlingame Point
Burlingame, California
Burlingame Point is one of the largest office development projects in the history of the San Francisco Peninsula with international developer Kylli acquiring the site for their first foray into the local market.
Adobe Founders Tower
San Jose, California
Adobe’s Founders Tower embodies the company’s commitment to creativity, sustainability and inclusivity, and takes an innovative approach to the future of work.
University of California, Davis Segundo Infill Housing
Davis, California
Segundo Infill Housing is the first new building in the planned transformation of the Segundo neighborhood at the University of California, Davis, which will accommodate up to 600 first-year students in double or triple occupancy rooms.
Alta Garage
Mountain View, California
Located near Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, the concept for Alta Garage aims to give it a second life by providing a unique opportunity for conversion.
Verizon Innovation Center
San Francisco, California
Verizon envisioned a dynamic hub with a best-in-class Innovation Center and workplace to inspire employees and immerse partners in the company’s technologies.
100 Stockton
San Francisco, California
100 Stockton Street is a repositioning project of the former Macy’s Men’s Store, located steps from the iconic Union Square in San Francisco.
The Lighthouse
South San Francisco, California
The Lighthouse is a shared amenity space for a community of biotech companies in South San Francisco, that is targeting net zero energy.
633 Folsom
San Francisco, California
Embodying a dynamic building reuse story, the reimagined 633 Folsom reduces both embodied and operational carbon and breathes new life into the Folsom Street corridor.
The Lark Inn
San Francisco, California
In partnership with Larkin Street Youth Services, AEC Cares, and local industry peers, Gensler redesigned Lark Inn, a shelter for homeless youth in S.F.
LinkedIn Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
LinkedIn partnered with Gensler to design its new 200,000-square-foot campus in Omaha, Nebraska — the first portfolio project embracing LinkedIn’s Future of Work Strategy, developed alongside Gensler.
Meta – Park Tower
San Francisco, California
The 760,000-square-foot vertical campus, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, supports the 4,000 workers who are seated here daily through a modern design that promotes Meta’s forward-thinking culture.
Fivetran Headquarters
Oakland, California
Fivetran’s new Oakland headquarters is an innovative tech workplace for team-building, hybrid collaboration, and connecting with the Oakland community.
SFO Sustainability Campaign
San Francisco, California
San Francisco International Airport enlisted Gensler to increase its passenger, partner, and employee engagement by creatively communicating the next-generation sustainability measures being implemented throughout the airport.
Gusto Denver
Denver, Colorado
Gusto worked with Gensler to renovate and revitalize its existing workspace in Denver to attract talent and promote a new sense of workplace culture.
Udemy Denver
Denver, Colorado
Udemy, an online learning platform, partnered with Gensler to implement its new approach to organizational culture at its expanded workspace in Denver’s LoDo.
ZEISS Innovation Center
Dublin, California
ZEISS partnered with Gensler to create a future-forward innovation center to relaunch the optic leader’s brand in North America while also merging multiple b...
The Future Experience of Work: Expand the Vision of What’s Possible
This global technology client enlisted Gensler to define ways in which its people and businesses could more nimbly adjust and flourish in this new hybrid world.
Global Future Workforce Study
Microsoft needed to understand the motivations, expectations, and mindsets of future generations of talent to foster a forward-thinking culture and workplace.
Gusto
San Francisco, California
Gusto’s San Francisco headquarters at Pier 70 tells a story about history, community, and relationships.
E. & J. Gallo Winery Dry Creek Building
Modesto, California
The E. & J. Gallo Winery Dry Creek Building is designed to help drive collaboration and innovation, ultimately helping to move Gallo’s business forward.
University of California, Berkeley, Moffitt Library
Berkeley, California
The Moffitt Library Renovation reinvents an active place for critical thought and learning for today’s digital era. Two floors are transformed into...
San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2: Brand Design
San Francisco, California
Designed in conjunction with the expansion and renovation of San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 2, Gensler’s signage and wayfinding program...
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Randy Howder
Regional Managing Principal
Randy Howder is the Managing Principal for Gensler’s Northwest region based in the firm’s San Francisco office.
Karen H. Thomas
Regional Managing Principal
An award-winning architect and community leader, Karen Thomas leads Gensler’s Northwest region as a Co-Managing Principal and serves on the firm’s Management Committee and Board of Directors.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Katie Buchanan
Managing Director, Design Director, Principal
Katie Buchanan is the Managing Director of Gensler’s San Francisco office and Design Director at Gensler.
Ben Tranel
Managing Director, Principal
Ben Tranel is a Managing Director in Gensler’s San Francisco office.
LEADERSHIP
Amy Campbell
Studio Director, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader, Principal
Amy Campbell is a Studio Director and Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader for Gensler’s Northwest region, drawing inspiration from place-making through the creative and sustainable evolution of the built environment.
Janice Cavaliere
Brand Design Leader, Design Director, Principal
Janice Cavaliere is a Design Director and global leader of Gensler’s Brand Design practice who focuses on bringing brands to life.
Kelly Dubisar
Technology Leader, Principal
Kelly Dubisar is an award-winning Design Director and global leader of Gensler’s Technology practice.
Ryan Fetters
Design Director, Principal
An Aviation Leader with a background in retail design, Ryan has designed some of Gensler’s most notable experience-driven projects. He strives to bridge the gap between culture ...
Greg Gallimore
Digital Experience Design Leader, Principal
Greg Gallimore is a Principal in the firm’s Northwest region who specializes in the development of experiential design projects.
Hao Ko
Global Director of Design, Regional Design Principal
Hao Ko is Gensler’s Global Design Experience Leader who focuses on building a dynamic practice through an open and collaborative culture.
Sandy Mendler
Education Leader, Principal
Sandy Mendler is an Education Leader for Gensler, driving the design of college and university facilities that support student-centered experiential learning.
Edward Mills
Northwest Regional Director of Sports
As Regional Director of Sport at Gensler, Edward Mills brings a unique blend of professional athletic experience and visionary design leadership to the forefront of sports architecture.
Daniel Pamperin
Studio Director, Principal
Daniel Pamperin is a Studio Director for the workplace technology studio and Account Director for leading technology clients in Gensler’s San Francisco office.
Kirsten Ritchie
Global Climate Action & Sustainability Leader, Cities Sector Leader, Principal
As a global leader of Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability practice, Kirsten Ritchie serves as one of the firm’s leading sustainability ambassadors.
Ray Shick
Global Practice Area Community Co-Leader, Principal
Ray Shick is Gensler’s Global Practice Area Community Leader based in Gensler’s San Francisco office.
Louis Schump
Creative Director, Principal
Louis Schump is a creative director in Gensler’s San Francisco office, where he is focused on integrating strategy and design for the workplace.
Leslie Taylor
Global Director of Marketing & Communications, Principal
As Gensler’s Global Director of Marketing & Communications, Leslie Taylor leads a data-driven team that leverages storytelling to strategically position Gensler
Tony Thornton
Global Account Director, Principal
As a Global Account Director, Tony oversees the global planning, design, and delivery of projects for key strategic client accounts. He works closely with clients to identify re...
Scott Vittorelli
Studio Director, Regional Practice Area Community Leader, Principal
Scott Vittorelli is a Studio Director and Practice Area Community Leader for Gensler’s Northwest region focusing on strategic growth and expanded client services.
Ellie Wang
Studio Director, Mixed Use & Retail Centers Leader, Principal
Ellie Wang is a Studio Director for the office building and mixed-use projects studio in Gensler's San Francisco office and the Mixed Use & Retail Centers Leader for the Northwest region.
Peter Weingarten
Build to Suit & Headquarters Leader, Principal
Peter Weingarten is a global and regional leader of Gensler’s Build to Suit & Headquarters practice who is based in the firm’s San Francisco office.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
Gensler Strengthens Global Sports Vision With High-Impact Leadership Additions
The new leaders are based in San Francisco and Kansas City — bringing in a new generation of expertise to deepen its investment in sports design.
September 09, 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.
August 25, 2025
San Francisco International Airport Honored on the 2025 Prix Versailles’ Most Beautiful Airports List
San Francisco International Airport was honored on the 2025 Prix Versailles list of Most Beautiful Airports in recognition of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, designed by Gensler and Kuth Ranieri Joint Venture with Woods Bagot.
June 30, 2025
Architizer Recognized Gensler’s Modernization of SFO Airport’s Terminal 1 As the ‘Popular’ Winner of the 2025 A+ Awards
Working alongside partners, Gensler redefined ‘what it means to travel well and climate smart’ at San Francisco International Airport Harvey Milk Terminal 1, setting a new benchmark for airport design.
June 09, 2025
Gensler Partner DignityMoves Recognized with 2025 World Changing Idea Award
Fast Company named DignityMoves a 2025 World Changing Idea in the Social Equity & Accessibility category. Gensler and DignityMoves have worked in partnership to create innovative, modular, and dignified interim housing solutions.
May 30, 2025
Creative Mornings Hosted a Talk With Gensler Strategy Director Brian Stromquist on Reviving Cities
Stromquist shared how he develops conceptual drivers that inform all aspects of a project’s design to create “spaces that are authentic, functional, and future-forward.”
May 16, 2025
How Flexible, Mood-Boosting Lighting Can Enhance Workers’ Well-Being in the Office
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Gensler Design Director Kelly Dubisar about how new workplace lighting technologies are helping companies create healthier, more engaging environments.
April 22, 2025
San Francisco Chronicle Featured Jagalchi, a New Korean Food Complex in the Bay Area
Designed by Gensler, the 75,000-square-foot complex houses a grocery store with a “dizzying array of Korean products,” as well as a restaurant, two bars, bakery, butcher, seafood counter, and prepared foods section.
March 27, 2025
Explore the Gensler-Designed San Francisco International Airport
Travel influencer Aly Smalls spent “24 hours in North America’s best airport.” Explore SFO’s amenities, sensory experiences, dining options, local art, and relaxing spaces. Watch the video.
March 05, 2025
Gensler’s Brian Stromquist and Meaghan Beever Discuss Designing for a Neurodiverse Workforce
Stromquist explains why “we baseline design for inclusivity from the beginning of every project” to create spaces of solace and safety in the office.
November 24, 2024
ByDesign TV Toured Gensler’s New San Francisco Office With Studio Director Amy Campbell
The office is designed to be a prototype for the future of work that “facilitates innovation, creative co-working and sustainable climate conscious innovation.” Watch the video.
November 11, 2024
The Growing Trend of the “Hotelification” of the Workplace
Developers are making the office an attractive destination by integrating luxury amenities like those found in boutique hotels. Amy Campbell describes “hotelification” as “anticipating the needs of others and then creating accommodations for that.”
August 18, 2024
Business Insider Rounded Up the Coolest Tech Offices of 2024, Featuring NVIDIA’s “Futuristic Headquarters”
The article quoted Gensler Principal Hao Ko, who explained the design concept is “rooted in that idea that people do their best work when they are provided with a choice.”
August 12, 2024
Why Neurodiverse Design Is Key to Modern Office Design
Tomorrow interviewed Digital Experience Design Leader Greg Gallimore and referenced Gensler’s San Francisco office, which offers workspaces to be “accommodating and engaging for all types of people.”
July 29, 2024
Gensler Supports the S.F. Chamber of Commerce’s Vision to Revitalize the City Through Yes SF’s New HQ
Managing Principal Scott Dunlap noted, “If we can take former uses and tweak and invent, that is what is going to drive the recovery. That’s the kind of thinking the city needs right now.”
April 24, 2024
Gensler San Francisco’s New Office Is a “Balancing Act Between Future and Present”
Technical Director Luda Hoe and Design Director Kelly Dubisar explain how the space’s diligently conceived design includes three sections — the Exchange, the Hall, and the Vault — to support a variety of work modes.
April 08, 2024
Katie Buchanan and Ben Tranel Named Co-Managing Directors of Gensler San Francisco Office
Former Office Leaders, Hao Ko and Randy Howder, Assume New Roles
April 01, 2024
NVIDIA Headquarters Featured in Business Insider’s Coolest Offices of Big Tech Firms
Design Principal Hao Ko believes that “by refining the design of the workplace based on how people use it, we will continue to drive more innovation and a more resilient future.”
March 30, 2024
The Wall Street Journal Took a Video Tour of NVIDIA’s Campus With Gensler Principal Hao Ko
The two focal buildings, connected by an outdoor park, feature triangle motifs, biophilic elements, and active spaces designed to foster collaboration and maximize efficiency.
March 01, 2024
Three Gensler Architects Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2024
Gensler is proud to announce that Anthony Brower (LA), Abigail Brown (DC), and Hao Ko (SF) were elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society.
March 01, 2024
WorkLife Gave Readers an Inside Look at Gensler’s “Office of the Future” in San Francisco
The firm’s architects and designers “meticulously planned the workspaces to meet the productivity needs of a modern, hybrid workforce.” Gensler’s Kelly Dubisar said the new design is leading to “a positive impact of people wanting to be there.”
February 12, 2024
INSIGHTS
Blog
How San Francisco Can Apply Startup Culture to Unlock Housing Solutions
We explore four strategies to bring iterative, bold approaches to address the city’s housing shortage.
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
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Student Housing
In a time of great market uncertainty, student housing is proving to be a good investment for developers and revenue-positive for campuses.
Blog
Airports Can’t Stop. Here’s How to Keep them Functional During Construction.
We share fresh optimism about how to improve the airport construction process. It starts with travelers’ experience as they pass through an airport with ongoing construction.
Blog
What Airports Can Learn From Stadiums and Ballparks
Here are six lessons from sports venue design to create a more seamless passenger experience.
Blog
Designing ‘the Quiet Airport’ at SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is helping to ease the passenger experience through hospitality-driven, inclusive design.
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 New Club Workplace: More Than an Amenity
The next generation of tenants wants an experience-driven, unconventional shared amenity space, prompting landlords to rethink their offerings.
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.
Blog
Urban Design’s Renaissance: How San Francisco Is Leading the Way
Cities everywhere are rethinking not just how they look and function, but how they can better serve the people who live in them. Few cities are as poised to lead this transformation as San Francisco.
Blog
What’s Next for the Workplaces of San Francisco?
As the city’s office market navigates recovery, landlords, building owners, and employers must consider the varying needs of future real estate vs. the status quo.
Blog
Why Now Is the Time to Double Down on the Promise of California Community Colleges
How these essential institutions could drive local, inclusive economic recovery.
Blog
The Future Is Mixed Use: How Principles of Mixed Use Design Will Restore Our Communities
Here are four principles for creating mixed-use environments that will future-proof real estate.
Blog
How AI and Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Future of Labs
From AI and machine learning to quantum computing, we explore how technological advancements are redefining how scientists work.
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
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?
Blog
Beyond the Screen: Exploring the World of Museums and Experiential Technology
Digital experiences in museums, exhibits, and other interpretive spaces go beyond the screen for dynamic and memorable storytelling.
Blog
Conversations on the Intersection of Design and Disability Inclusion
Members of ADAPT, Gensler’s affinity group for disabled and/or neurodivergent staff share how design, and working in the industry, can be more inclusive for all.
Blog
The Future of Workplace Experience Is Here: How AI Is Transforming Spaces
The advanced integration of AI into physical environments has the potential to reimagine spaces as more efficient, connective, and inspiring.
Blog
What’s the Recipe for Retail Success? Food
With a heightened consumer appetite for engaging social spaces, food and beverage are key ingredients for physical retail viability.
Blog
What Can San Francisco Learn From Successful Building Conversion Programs in Other Cities?
By taking cues from other cities, San Francisco has an opportunity to make it easier to repurpose buildings, address the housing crisis, and revitalize downtown.
Blog
Gensler’s New San Francisco Office: A Prototype for the Future of Work
Gensler’s new San Francisco office is a living lab for sustainability and innovation, designed to support new ways of working.
Blog
The Definitive Value of Build to Suit: Building Purpose From the Ground Up
These purpose-built office buildings or headquarters can be developed to suit a company’s specific needs and reflect its unique brand and culture.
Blog
How Union Square Can Become San Francisco’s New Central Social District
We outline five ideas for transforming San Francisco’s Union Square into a dynamic, 24/7 destination.
Blog
Transforming a Generational Asset Into a Class A Tower
The reinvestment in 633 Folsom transformed a 1960s asset to reduce carbon and reanimate a vital urban corridor.
Blog
Why Embedding Inclusive Design From Start to Finish Is Critical
The journey towards an inclusive design outcome must start by engaging those for whom the design is intended.
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