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DESIGN FORECAST
2024
Design Forecast 2024 explores design trends and strategies across 33 practice areas that are transforming challenges into positive change and...
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
Trends Shaping the Future of Retail in Latin America
Embracing cultural identity, technology, and sustainability is key to engaging consumers in the region.
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
Designing a Sustainable Hospital of the Future
By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can create a more sustainable...
RESEARCH
Global Workplace Survey 2024
Gensler’s workplace survey reveals what matters most to design high-performing workplaces and proposes a new precedent for measuring workplace...
BLOG
Trends to Watch: How the Rise of Women’s Professional Sports Is Impacting Venue Design
We talked to six leaders from Gensler’s sports practice about new trends informing the planning and design for the boom in women’s professional...
RESEARCH
Fostering Lifelong Learning at Universities in Latin America
We conducted research at five universities in Latin America to understand how learning landscapes can support different modes of learning.
BLOG
The Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality
What are the biggest trends impacting hospitality operators? Gensler’s global hospitality leaders discuss what’s next for hospitality design.
TRENDS
The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024
Here are the most important signals and key opportunities we see in the building industry today.
RESEARCH
City Pulse 2023: The Future of Central Business Districts
We surveyed urban residents in 53 cities across the globe to understand their experiences in central business districts from the perspectives of...
RESEARCH
Hospitality Experience Survey 2023
As travel ramps up, our survey explores the growing blend of business and leisure travel, new definitions of luxury hospitality experiences, and...
BLOG
Checking In on the Guest Experience
As leisure travel ramps up, hotels must do more to exceed guest expectations. Gensler’s Hospitality Experience Survey 2023 sheds light on traveler...
BLOG
What’s Next for Hospitality and New Luxury in Latin America
As a region steeped in culture, history, and beauty, Latin America is a natural fit for the more meaningful experiences that today’s travelers are...
DESIGN FORECAST
2023
Design Forecast identifies trends and design strategies that are shaping the future with strategic advice, research, and projects across Gensler’s 29...
BLOG
Trends to Watch: What’s Next for the Future of Workplace and Workplace Design
Clients are experimenting with hybrid work, policies changes, spatial needs, and how to create a workplace that supports what workers need. Here’s...
RESEARCH
City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report
We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions...
PUBLICATION
Gensler Costa Rica Reporte de Sostenibilidad 2021 (Español)
En Gensler nos sentimos orgullosos de presentar nuestro primer Reporte Integrado 2021 a todas nuestras partes interesadas. En este informe...
BLOG
What the Rise of Micromobility Means for the Future of Cities
One trend that emerged from Gensler’s survey of 15,000 residents in 30 cities may change how we navigate urban life: micromobility is more popular...
CASE STUDY
Torre Judicial
This new government workplace building is designed to maximize energy efficiency, performance, and occupant well-being while enhancing community...
SUSTAINABILITY
Climate Action Through Design
Our Climate Action Through Design Report presents solutions for transforming the built environment to achieve a net zero carbon impact across our...
BLOG
Murals of Joy: How Custom Murals Can Improve Well-being in the Workplace and Beyond
Inspiring and integrating, murals are complex tools of design that can enliven an entire workplace and integrate a community with the environment...
BLOG
The Hospitality-Driven Workplace
To better attract, engage, and retain talent in the workplace, it will be critical that organizations take a cue from hospitality, viewing employees...
BLOG
Are People the New Workplace Amenity?
Being with people may be the new workplace amenity — and a compelling reason to draw people back to the office for those that haven’t returned.
BLOG
Why It’s Time to Demand More From Our Workplace Experience
Here are 10 considerations for reimagining the workplace to deliver more from technology, be bold on resilience, and enhance our humanity, health...
DESIGN FORECAST
2022
Design Forecast focuses on design strategies that will define the future of the human experience. With strategic advice, research, and projects from...
BLOG
Trends Shaping the Future of Mixed Use and Retail Centers
Mixed use spaces are in demand because mixed use provides flexibility, diversity, and a range of experiences. So, what’s next for mixed-use...
BLOG
Travel’s Resurgence: Here’s What Post-Vaccine Travel Will Look Like
What will post-vaccine travel look like in the U.S.? Gensler’s Hospitality Pulse Survey offers some insights.
BLOG
Accelerating Momentum Around Climate Action With Every Person, Every Project, and Every Place
As designers and creators of the built environment, Gensler is committed to leading the charge in climate action and promoting a path towards net...
BLOG
The Sustainable Hotel: Designing for Wellness and Resilience
In a world where there’s an increased focus on the impact we have on our planet, the travel industry is working towards green initiatives that...
BLOG
How Will Hotels Rebound from COVID-19?
Seven key considerations that will change how we travel and experience hotels.
BLOG
How Should Office Buildings Change in a Post-Pandemic World?
For those who design and develop office buildings around the world, the current crisis has introduced a new challenge: Once we are cleared to return...
BLOG
Could Low-Tech Design Prevent Climate Change-Influenced Pandemics?
How should we think about the coronavirus pandemic in the context of climate change? Is there anything we can do differently in the built environment...
BLOG
Cities and the Public Health: Our New Challenge in Urban Planning
Dense cities remain our best bet for providing opportunities and connections — if they’re designed to support residents’ wellness.
BLOG
Design Forecast Costa Rica: Shaping the Future of Cities Through the Human Experience
Gensler Costa Rica hosted a panel discussing how public-private partnerships can spur innovation, how buildings and districts are key components of...
DESIGN UPDATE
Designing the Cities of the Future
Modern cities can be built on time-honored principles and shaped by regional culture and local values, as demonstrated at Msheireb Downtown Doha.
DESIGN FORECAST
2018
Esta edición plantea un diálogo sobre el rol que juega el diseño en la creación de lugares en donde las personas viven, trabajan y divierten en...
RESEARCH
LATAM Workplace Survey 2017
How well is the Latin American workplace supporting the region’s knowledge workers, and what are the opportunities to improve?