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Today there is a lot of talk about ‘placemaking.’ This post explores the power of human connection, and importance of story, in building up our...

Experts weigh the opportunities, myths, and challenges of converting increasingly vacant office buildings into much needed housing.

New and emerging technologies are bringing even more opportunity to enhance the ways communities engage with the cities around them.

A neighborhood workplace that combines the work-oriented spaces of a Hub office with the convenience of a reduced commute.

As post-pandemic cities struggle to rebound, educational anchor institutions can be an important player in helping local economies recover.

The reinvestment in 633 Folsom transformed a 1960s asset to reduce carbon and reanimate a vital urban corridor.

We sat down with Argelia Bárcena, from our Gensler San Francisco office, to discuss what's ahead for architecture and design and the power of...

How can we drive and sustain meaningful engagement between our clients’ spaces and their employees, partners, and customers? Immersive experiences...

It is crucial to understand generational differences to support a productive and engaged workforce.

Why HR, Corporate Real Estate, and Brand need to come together to help companies build a thriving workplace.

DignityMoves Founder and CEO Elizabeth Funk discusses why new thinking is necessary to help solve the housing and homelessness crisis.

See how new tech trends in AI, VR, and Web3 will transform the built environment.

Gensler’s research, planning, and transportation experts discuss how residents’ mobility experiences, opinions, and preferences are shaping how...

Here are six key takeaways from Gensler's discussion with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and panelists on how we can revitalize downtown San...

The journey towards an inclusive design outcome must start by engaging those for whom the design is intended.

One of the easiest ways to create diversity in office-centric downtowns is to convert existing office buildings to other uses. Residential is an...

Our workplace research uncovered three surprising truths impacting the new role of the office, and what might bring workers back.

How do you design for “buzz” in the workplace — that intangible phenomenon that bridges the anticipation of coming into work with the experience once...

What amenities can bring people back to the office? Here are 10 spaces that have the greatest impact on workplace effectiveness and experience.

We look at a new vision for downtown San Francisco: a central business district transformed into a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient mixed-use...

Design Forecast identifies trends and design strategies that are shaping the future with strategic advice, research, and projects across Gensler’s 29...

We share fresh optimism and new ideas about how to improve the airport construction process moving forward. It starts, of course, with what travelers...

As tech companies plot their partial return to the workplace, some are ready to embrace our latest challenge: How we take insights from the past two...

We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions...

LinkedIn Omaha’s future-focused headquarters uses sustainable materials and strategies at every turn to support employee and building health...

Mixed-use projects are pivotal in making our communities more enjoyable and resilient. Here are four principles for creating mixed-use environments...

The future of the office is about creating the right experiences. Beyond collaboration, employees want the office to be a great place to get work...

Reductions in energy, carbon, and waste impacts makes SFO’s Harvey B. Milk Terminal a sustainable benchmark for future airports by setting new...

Our Climate Action Through Design Report presents solutions for transforming the built environment to achieve a net zero carbon impact across our...

To better attract, engage, and retain talent in the workplace, it will be critical that organizations take a cue from hospitality, viewing employees...

We have an opportunity to reimagine the ground floor of our cities — reinventing sidewalk-facing storefronts to serve the community, not just the...

The pandemic exacerbating the housing crisis in many U.S. cities. For residential architects and designers to make a difference, we must embrace...

Designing a thoughtful brand experience is a powerful tool in building engagement and alignment between employee and purpose, and this is exemplified...

Our inclusive design guidelines for hybrid meetings benefit all — regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, neurodiversity, socioeconomic...

We sat down with the global leaders of Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability practice to discuss what’s next for climate action and sustainable...

As the first new workplace designed to fully align with LinkedIn’s future vision, the company's Omaha, Nebraska offices point the way to what a fully...

We sat down with Fannie Cheung, technical director, Gensler San Francisco, to ask her about her career path and the impact that design and...