San José, Costa Rica
Gensler’s San José office is the creative hub for Latin America and the Caribbean where designers and clients come together to imagine new possibilities. Designed for innovation and collaboration, our Costa Rica office reflects the vibrancy and energetic spirit of our community. Our work is built on trust, strategic partnerships, and visionary design thinking that fosters connections and accelerates growth across the region.
La oficina de Gensler en San José es el centro creativo para Latinoamérica y el Caribe, donde diseñadores y clientes se reúnen para imaginar nuevas posibilidades. Diseñada para la innovación y la colaboración, nuestra oficina en Costa Rica refleja la vitalidad y el espíritu enérgico de nuestra comunidad. Nuestro trabajo se basa en la confianza, asociaciones estratégicas y un pensamiento de diseño visionario que fomenta conexiones y acelera el crecimiento en toda la región.
PROJECTS
PROYECTOS
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Surf Simply
Nosara, Costa Rica
Surf Simply Resort uses space and experience to embody the mindfulness, collaboration, and deep respect for the environment that define surf culture.
Surf Simply
Nosara, Costa Rica
Surf Simply Resort utiliza el espacio y la experiencia para fomentar la atención plena, la colaboración y el profundo respeto por el medio ambiente que definen la cultura del surf.
Poder Judicial Puntarenas
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The Judiciary building is designed as a centralized, inclusive, and user-friendly courthouse to welcome and offer safe shelter to the community of Puntarenas.
ORIGINS Astral Lodge
Bijagua, Costa Rica
Located in Costa Rica’s northern rainforest, ORIGINS Astral Lodge is a celestial retreat, offering uninterrupted views stretching to Lake Nicaragua and a deep connection to nature.
BAC Credomatic Headquarters Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
BAC Credomatic, a people-centric financial services firm, shifted their Honduras headquarters into exciting, dynamic, and energy-filled spaces.
BAC Credomatic Headquarters Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
La sede de BAC crea espacios que invitan a la conexión informal, alineando de forma natural la misión de la organización con la experiencia cotidiana de sus colaboradores.
Botánika Osa Peninsula,
Curio Collection by Hilton
Puerto Jiménez, Península de Osa, Costa Rica
The Botánika Osa Peninsula residences in Puerto Jiménez offer an indoor-outdoor experience by merging with the surrounding forest, balancing nature and comfort.
Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton
Puerto Jiménez, Península de Osa, Costa Rica
Botánika fusiona perfectamente con el bosque exótico de Puerto Jiménez, creando un equilibrio entre la naturaleza y el confort. El proyecto tiene como objeti...
Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort design seamlessly integrates the cultural, historical, and natural aspects of Guanacaste and sets new ESG standards
Marriott Courtyard San José
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Gensler and Marriott Courtyard used innovative ideas to create a respite from the city and a sanctuary of tranquility in the urban context of Escazú.
Marriott Courtyard San José
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Gensler y Courtyard de Marriott formaron una alianza estratégica para un proyecto que dio lugar a la transformación del Marriott Courtyard de Escazú, Costa R...
Torre Judicial
San José, Costa Rica
Torre Judicial embodies a transformational approach to designing government workplaces by delivering innovation, flexibility, and agility.
Torre Judicial
San José, Costa Rica
La Torre Judicial en San José, Costa Rica, es más que un edificio; es una historia de transformación y visión. Ubicada en un punto estratégico de la ciudad, ...
Confidential Client
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
This client tasked Gensler with designing a dream office in San José, Costa Rica — a collaborative and creative space that embodies its innovative spirit.
Confidential Client
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Al diseñar este espacio, nuestro objetivo era crear un entorno colaborativo, conectado y creativo que reflejara la trayectoria y la escala de este importante...
Bottega Nunciatura
San José, Costa Rica
Gensler assisted the client in creating the new concept for Bottega Nunciatura, a satellite store focused on importing select gourmet products and wines.
Bottega Nunciatura
San José, Costa Rica
En el dinámico barrio de Rohrmoser, Gensler acompañó al cliente en la creación del nuevo concepto de Bottega Nunciatura, una tienda satélite enfocada en la i...
Forever 21 Flagship Store
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Gensler brought to life Forever 21’s flagship store in Costa Rica which strengthens its connection to customers through a simple yet elegant store design.
Flagship Store de Forever 21
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Trabajamos en colaboración con AR Holdings para llevar a cabo la implementación del Flagship Store de Forever 21 en Costa Rica, aprovechando nuestra experien...
Espresso Americano
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Gensler’s collaboration with Espresso Americano evolved into a transformative journey to engage new audiences and solidify the brand’s status as a coffee icon.
Sustainable Shade Structures
Tirrases, Curridabat, San José Province, Costa Rica
This research initiative focuses on the relationship between extreme heat and vulnerable communities and creating actionable steps to offset climate injustice.
Hilton La Sabana
San José, Costa Rica
The new Hilton La Sabana provides guests with a striking, one-of-a-kind view of the Central Valley and delivers a wellness-focused hospitality experience.
El Hilton La Sabana
San José, Costa Rica
El Hilton La Sabana es un hotel excepcionalmente ubicado en un nuevo desarrollo vertical al lado del parque urbano más grande de Costa Rica. Además de habita...
Torre Universal Sustainability
San José, Costa Rica
Torre Universal, a modern, class A+ corporate office and retail center in San José, strives to be a benchmark of sustainable development, multimodal mobility, and vertical urbanism.
Café Britt Headquarters
Heredia, Costa Rica
Café Britt tapped Gensler to design a highly sustainable headquarters that mirror its company values and embodies its environmental responsibility ethos.
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica’s new addition is a delicate and thoughtful response to the challenge of integrating a modern addition with a historic structure.
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
La ampliación del Gran Hotel Costa Rica es una cuidadosa y reflexiva respuesta al desafío de fusionar una adición moderna con una estructura histórica. En re...
Hampton Inn Alajuela Remodel
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Gensler worked with the client to renovate 100 existing rooms at the Hampton by Hilton Alajuela hotel and align it with the new design standards set by Hilton.
Hampton Inn Alajuela Remodel
Alajuela, Costa Rica
El cliente se acercó a Gensler para colaborar en la renovación de las 100 habitaciones existentes en el hotel Hampton by Hilton Alajuela, convenientemente ub...
Marriott Courtyard Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Gensler collaborated with Marriott Courtyard to transform the hotel into a serene urban sanctuary amidst Santo Domingo’s bustling cityscape.
Marriott Courtyard Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Gensler y la línea Courtyard de Marriott colaboraron en su segundo proyecto, centrándose en una renovación de marca y directrices de diseño para el cliente. ...
Museo del Oro Precolombino
San José, Costa Rica
The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum reimagines the museum experience as a space for learning and interaction, displaying the history and artifacts in a new light.
Portafolio Inmobiliario: Brand Design
San José, Costa Rica
Looking to project their trajectory and experience in development and the transformation of cities, Portafolio Inmobiliario, one of the largest investment...
Avenida Escazú: Signage & Wayfinding
Escazú, Costa Rica
Gensler developed a cohesive strategy and design that would tackle the circulation paths and complexities of the mixed-use development. The signage and...
Intel Innovation Lab: Brand Design
Heredia, Costa Rica
Gensler was asked to develop a new kind of space for Intel: a place for creative interactions, idea generation and technology exploration. A playground for...
Aliss City Mall
Alajuela, Costa Rica
With more than 70 stores worldwide, Aliss City Mall is the first to implement new Gensler-developed design guidelines to unify the store’s multiple...
Metroplaza Heredia
Heredia, Costa Rica
Gensler helped Grupo Aliss design Metroplaza Heredia, a retail center in Heredia. Due to its urban context and strategic transit positioning, the center...
CIT-ULACIT
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
CIT — part of Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT) — is a new school offering certified training in new technologies, project...
Gensler Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Drawing on Gensler’s extensive research into high-performance workplaces, our Costa Rica office is a showcase for creative and collaborative working. Based...
REGIONAL & OFFICE LEADERSHIP
LIDERAZGO REGIONAL Y DE OFICINAS
Samuel Bermúdez Ureña
Regional Managing Principal
As Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Latin America Region, Sam Bermúdez is committed to servicing clients across Central and South America.
Samuel Bermúdez Ureña
Director Regional
Con base en la Ciudad de México, Sam se desempeña como Co-Director Regional de Gensler en América Latina. Su pasión por cultivar relaciones a largo plazo con nuestros clientes y...
Christian Wolff
Regional Managing Principal
Christian Wolff is the Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Latin America region and trusted advisor to global clients entering the Latin America market.
Christian Wolff
Socio, Director Regional
Como Director General Regional de Gensler para la región Latinoamericana, Christian es un asesor de confianza para clientes globales que ingresan al mercado de América Latina y ...
Christine Durman
Managing Director, Principal
As Managing Director of Gensler’s San José, Costa Rica office, Christine is a vibrant liaison for our clients, providing guidance and advice with customized solutions that support their business goals.
Christine Durman
Directora, Socia
Como Co-Director de la oficina de Gensler en San José, Costa Rica, Christine ha logrado establecer grandes sinergias con clientes, brindando orientación y asesoramiento con solu...
LEADERSHIP
LIDERAZGO
Christian Castro
Design Director, Principal
Christian Castro is a key liaison in LATAM, developing strong relationships with clients while providing guidance and advice for their business growth.
Christian Castro
Director de diseño
Christian es un asesor de confianza para nuestros clientes en Latinoamérica, desarrollando relaciones sólidas mientras les proporciona orientación y acompañamiento para el creci...
Tatiana Cortés
Finance Director, Operating Officer, Principal
Based in Gensler’s Costa Rica office, Tatiana Cortés is the Regional Finance Director and Operating Officer for Gensler’s Latin America region.
Tatiana Cortés
La Directora de Finanzas y Operaciones
Tatiana Cortés es la Directora Regional de Finanzas y Operaciones para la región de América Latina de Gensler. Con más de 10 años de experiencia en la firma y 25 en el mercado l...
David Darlington
Studio Director, Hospitality Leader, Principal
David Darlington is a Studio Director in Gensler’s Costa Rica office, leading a multidisciplinary team specializing in the hospitality practice area.
David Darlington
Director de Estudio, Líder de Hospitalidad
David es el Líder Regional de Hospitalidad para Gensler Latinoamérica y se desempeña como Director de Estudio en la oficina de Gensler Costa Rica, supervisando un equipo multidi...
Beatriz De Paz
Design Director
Beatriz De Paz is a Gensler Design Director with a background in highly experiential project types and a strong portfolio in customer journey and placemaking.
Beatriz De Paz
Director de diseño
Bea ha tenido un rol clave como líder de diseño en proyectos interdisciplinarios, complejos e icónicos, como la Torre de Shanghai y la Torre Royal Ratchdamri en Bangkok, Tailand...
María Paula Sáenz
Strategy Director, Principal
María Paula Sáenz is a Strategy Director based Gensler Costa Rica who develops strategies for innovation, business transformation, and cultural change.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
NOTICIAS Y PREMIOS
Architectural Digest Features Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve as One of the “Hottest New Hotels”
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, was featured by Architectural Digest in its video “Three of the Hottest New Hotels to Book for Design,” a companion to Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Hot List. The segment highlights the resort’s blend of historic inspiration, modern design, and use of local materials and craftsmanship.
August 06, 2025
Gensler Partnered With BAC To Transform the Financial Services Firm’s Office Into an Award-Winning Workplace
Inversión Inmobiliaria spotlighted how Gensler partnered with BAC Credomatic to spark a workplace strategy across Central America and transform its Honduras office into a workplace destination (en Español).
June 06, 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
Hospitality Design Rounded Up the 76 Most-Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2025
Hospitality Design’s global list includes the Gensler-designed Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Costa Rica, VAI Resort in Arizona, and Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
February 05, 2025
Gensler’s Expansion Plans and Promising Future in the Dominican Republic
Gensler Dominican Republic Co-Studio Directors Javier Perez and Lola Guevara emphasized our commitment to significantly contributing to the Caribbean’s development.
June 01, 2024
Mercado Magazine
Mercado Magazine publicó un artículo de dos páginas sobre los planes de expansión de Gensler y el prometedor futuro en la República Dominicana. Javier Pérez y Lola Guevara destacaron nuestro compromiso de contribuir significativamente al desarrollo del Caribe.
1 de junio de 2024
Fast Company Covered Key Findings From Gensler’s 2024 Global Workplace Survey
The survey polled over 16,000 office workers about how they are using the office today. Global Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin explained the top factors driving high-performing workplaces.
May 15, 2024
Interior Design Recognized Gensler As #1 on Its Top 100 Giants 2024 List of the Industry’s Leading Firms
For the 43rd consecutive year, Gensler ranked #1 in Interior Design’s annual Top 100 Giants list.
April 12, 2024
Revista Featured Global Trends From Gensler’s Design Forecast 2024
The article explored changes shaping the spaces where we work and play, including offices, mixed-use developments, hospitality spaces, and industrial projects (en Español).
February 16, 2024
Fast Company Interviewed Jordan Goldstein and Julia Simet About Gensler’s 2024 Design Forecast
The conversation centered around adaptive reuse possibilities beyond office buildings and opportunities designers have to co-create compelling spaces with their clients.
December 12, 2023
How To Mitigate Extreme Heat in Vulnerable Communities
Gensler designed an adaptable shading structure that can be configured to fit different kinds of public spaces.
September 07, 2023
Gensler Study Shows That Offices Are Still Not Quite Where Workers Need Them To Be
Global Director Workplace Research Janet Pogue McLaurin explains how companies must “meet the moment” by refreshing their offices to accommodate the needs of employees.
July 12, 2023
BAC Credomatic Headquarters Honduras Recognized as a 2023 IIDA Latin America Design Awards Winner
The financial services firm headquarters, designed by Gensler’s San José, Costa Rica office, won in the Large Corporate Space category.
June 30, 2023
INSIGHTS
RECURSOS
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.
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
Latin American Malls: The New Town Square
Malls across Central and South America are layered, experience-rich destinations that bring people together.
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.
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 Shaping the Industrial Market in Latin America
We explore some of the key trends, innovation, and strategic design shaping the industrial sector in the region.
Blog
Tendencias que configuran el mercado industrial en América Latina
Exploramos algunas de las principales tendencias, innovaciones y diseños estratégicos que están modelando el sector industrial en la región.
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
Climate Resilience in the Latin American Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities
To mitigate the effects of climate change in the region, we must adapt cities, strengthen infrastructure, and protect vulnerable communities.
Blog
Resiliencia climática en el Caribe Latinoamericano: desafíos y oportunidades
Para mitigar los efectos del cambio climático en la región, debemos adaptar las ciudades, fortalecer la infraestructura y proteger a las comunidades vulnerables.
Blog
Trends Shaping the Future of Retail in Latin America
Embracing cultural identity, technology, and sustainability is key to engaging consumers in the region.
Blog
Tendencias que están redefiniendo el futuro del retail en Latinoamérica
Adoptar la identidad cultural, la tecnología y la sostenibilidad es clave para atraer a los consumidores en la región.
Blog
Using Narrative Design and Local Context to Create Authentic and Memorable Hospitality Experiences
Gensler's global leaders for Hospitality and Experience Design discuss the intersection of these two industries and their process for creating memorable destinations.
Blog
Expanding New Frontiers: Redefining Hospitality in Latin America
From personalizing experiences to deepening cultural immersion, here’s how hospitality is evolving in LATAM.
Blog
Explorando nuevos horizontes: redefiniendo la hospitalidad en América Latina
Desde personalizar experiencias hasta profundizar la inmersión cultural, así es como está evolucionando la hospitalidad en LATAM.
Blog
Prototyping the Hospital of the Future
By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can create a more sustainable future for healthcare.
Blog
Diseñando un hospital sostenible del futuro
Al priorizar los cuidados críticos, optimizar los servicios de apoyo y diseñar para la adaptabilidad a largo plazo, los hospitales pueden minimizar el impacto ambiental e integrarse sin problemas en sus comunidades.
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Design Your Career With Us
We grow our firm by growing our people — we invite you to search for opportunities and explore how you can reimagine the future with us.
Gensler San José, Costa Rica
Gensler San José, Costa Rica