PROJECTS
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222 Fifth
Seattle, Washington
Located in the heart of Seattle’s innovation cluster, 222 Fifth is a state-of-the-art life science research facility and modern workplace that adapts to the evolving needs of the industry and surrounding community.
TELUS Health Care Centre
Calgary, Canada
TELUS Health Care Centre blends hospitality and technology to deliver a warm, patient-first healthcare experience.
eleven50
Seattle, Washington
Gensler’s design was driven from the inside-out at eleven50, a sprawling 450,000-square-foot sciences building in Seattle.
Gensler Seattle Office Redesign
Seattle, Washington
The redesigned Gensler Seattle office features a new office concept centered around a Workshop – a non-precious, scrappy space to experiment, connect, and share
T-Mobile Headquarters Campus
Bellevue, Washington
T-Mobile’s renovated campus headquarters encompasses over 1,000,000 square feet of workspace designed to promote innovative strategy and collaboration.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Brand Design
Portland, Oregon
Gensler worked with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to reposition their brand identity to reach a broader audience — particularly...
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.
Adobe Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Utilizing a vibrant color system that aids in intuitive wayfinding, Adobe’s new workplace offers flexibility and adaptability.
Uwajimaya
Seattle, Washington
Gensler created a kit-of-parts for the family-run grocer Uwajimaya that includes mission and values, tone of voice, typography, color, and illustration.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Work(place) Evolution
Vancouver, British Columbia
UBC’s Faculty of Medicine needed to determine a workplace that would allow them to thrive and create a vision for evolving working styles, processes, and tools.
citizenM
Seattle, Washington
Located in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, citizenM is the city’s first fully modular hotel and a model for sustainable hotel design.
The Apex at CityPlace
Overland Park, Kansas
The Apex at CityPlace, a new mixed-use, luxury apartment community in Overland Park incorporates key pandemic-influenced considerations.
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.
Pacific Place
Seattle, Washington
Pacific Place, a full-scale retail center redevelopment project in Seattle, creates a new destination that intrigues and pulls visitors through the space.
Davis Wright Tremaine Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Davis Wright Tremaine, recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, sought Gensler’s expertise in the site selection and design of its new headquarters in downtown Seattle.
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Palihotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Gensler leveraged our local expertise and historical renovation experience to preserve the facade while renovating the century-old building into a modern hotel.
Confidential Financial Tech Firm
Bellevue, Washington
This fintech client takes inspiration from the Pacific Northwest in its amenity-driven workplace experience.
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Tableau, NorthEdge
Seattle, Washington
NorthEdge is the new headquarters building for data visualization company, Tableau. The design reflects Tableau’s desire for a simple and elegant workplace...
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Redfin Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Gensler's proprietary Workplace Performance Survey provided data to inform and increase the functionality of Redfin’s space. The resulting data, along with...
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The Collective
Seattle, Washington
The Collective challenges the functional program of social clubs of the past. Designed to spur a sense of community and camaraderie within the context of a...
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T-Mobile, 3305
Bellevue, Washington
With a major T-Mobile campus renovation kicking off shortly, the 3305 office building was the first opportunity to introduce employees to a new way of...
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Tableau, Data 1
Seattle, Washington
Tableau strives to make data beautiful and intuitive. Our team reflected this mission in their space, taking cues from the company’s visualization platforms...
Seattle University, Porter Pavilion and Redhawk Center
Seattle, Washington
The Redhawk Center at Seattle University is a shared hub for the athletics department, student recreation and the surrounding community. The university...
Antioch University
Seattle, Washington
Gensler was enlisted to help re-envision the campus of Antioch University as a vibrant and exciting urban institution of higher learning. Through strategic...
ATLAS Workbase
Seattle, Washington
ATLAS Workbase sets a new standard for co-working spaces. It is designed to appeal to more mature companies, small businesses and the executive set. Having...
Hoffman Construction
Seattle, Washington
As the builder of iconic structures, this client's construction process relies heavily on form driven by program and function, as well as digital...
Microsoft, Buildings 16 & 17
Redmond, Washington
Gensler designed Microsoft’s new two-building workplace to be a showcase for the technology, connectivity and new ways of working that it enables.
REGIONAL & OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Karen H. Thomas
Regional Managing Principal
An award-winning architect, community leader, and business executive, Karen H. Thomas serves on Gensler’s Board of Directors, Leadership Operations, and Management Committees, while overseeing five West Coast offices comprising our Northwest Region as Co-Managing Principal.
Randy Howder
Regional Managing Principal
Randy Howder is the Managing Principal for Gensler’s Northwest region based in the firm’s San Francisco office.
Bert deViterbo, Jr.
Managing Director, Principal
Bert deViterbo, Jr. is the Managing Director of Gensler Seattle who brings a wealth of technical expertise, strong client relationships, market presence, and a passion for growing others.
LEADERSHIP
Brian Di Maggio
Office Developers Leader, Studio Director
Brian Di Maggio is a Studio Director in Gensler’s Seattle office and Northwest Regional Practice Area Leader for Office Developers.
JP Emery
Senior Living Leader, Studio Director
JP Emery is the Co-Director of the Lifestyle studio in Gensler’s Seattle office and Senior Living Practice Area Leader for the firm’s Northwest region.
David Fanning
Critical Facilities Leader
Dave Fanning is a Global Leader of Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice who has helped the world’s largest tech companies build and operate data centers.
Ryan Haines
Strategic Relationships Director, Principal
As a Principal in Gensler’s Seattle office, Ryan is focused on strategic client relationships, leveraging his experience building lasting partnerships with clients to define intent, envision successful outcomes, and solve problems relating to space, experience, and culture.
Jennifer Hamilton
Studio Director, Principal
As a Studio Director and Client Relationship leader in Gensler’s Seattle office, Jennifer Hamilton leads a diverse range of projects, with a focus on technology, hospitality, aviation, sports, and retail crossover work through the lens of branded storytelling and experiences.
Dylan Jones
Mobility & Transportation Leader, Cities Sector Leader, Principal
Dylan Jones is a global leader of Gensler’s Mobility & Transportation practice, who works at the intersection of private development and public infrastructure.
Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff
Studio Director, Project Director
With over 20 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative vision to her role as Studio Director at Gensler.
Carolina Montilla
Strategy Director
Carolina Montilla is a Strategy Director in Gensler’s Seattle office, where she leads workplace strategy and design for some of the world’s most influential organizations.
Jacob Simons
Strategy Director, Principal
Jacob Simons is a Strategy Leader for Gensler’s Northwest region, Studio Director, and Principal based in Gensler’s Seattle office.
Chad Yoshinobu
Health Sector Leader, Design Director, Principal
Chad Yoshinobu is a Design Principal and Gensler’s Global Health Sector Leader.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
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 Seattle Welcomes Bert deViterbo, Jr. in New Role as Office Managing Director
Former Office Leader, Ryan Haines, Assumes New Role
May 08, 2025
Green Building & Design Explored the Impact of Neuro-Inclusive Design Strategies
gb&d explored flexibility and adaptability, sensory-friendly environments, inclusive wayfinding, and biophilia. Ryan Haines discussed Gensler Seattle’s neuro-inclusive workspaces.
February 19, 2025
Gensler Partners With The Pew Charitable Trusts on a Co-Living Feasibility Study
The analysis underscores how more affordable urban living can be attained by transforming vacant office buildings to create single-room occupancy units in cities like Houston and Los Angeles, where this type of conversion is legal.
February 04, 2025
IDA Announced Its 2024 Winners, Including Gold Award-Winning Projects Designed by Gensler
The IDA Gold Award-winning projects designed by Gensler include 222 Fifth, led by Principal Chad Yoshinobu, and Msheireb Downtown Doha, led by Principal Tariq Shaikh.
January 17, 2025
Gensler Is Adding to Seattle’s Growing Innovation Cluster With 222 Fifth
The nine-story medical R&D building prioritizes movement, flexibility, and the potential for activations, which “set it apart from traditional research buildings,” according to architect Brian Di Maggio.
January 10, 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
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts Study a Cost-Effective Approach to Converting Offices Into ‘Micro-Apartments’
USA Today reported initial interest from developers and investors in converting offices into dorm-style co-living apartments.
October 22, 2024
Top Projects That Will Reshape Seattle, Including Gensler Seattle’s KANON Project
Studio Director Brian Di Maggio says the office development “is designed to meet the evolving needs of tenants — specifically for more spaces that emphasize health and wellness.”
July 01, 2024
Gensler and Hotel 1000 Seattle’s Amenities Space Redesign Includes a Lobby, Bar, and Virtual Golf Suite
The Hilton LXR Resort & Hotel waterfront destination features a Topgolf Swing Suite and craft cocktail bar, designed by Gensler, with maritime accents inspired by nearby islands.
April 09, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Selects Gensler to Study Office-to-Residential Conversions
HUD awarded Gensler funds to analyze office-to-residential conversion activities in six cities, test the financial feasibility of these conversions, study policies and incentives, and build an online community guide for local policymakers.
February 26, 2024
The Redesigned Gensler Seattle Office Centers Around the Idea of a Workshop
The office redesign functions as a workshop where employees can share ideas and experiment. Managing Director Ryan Haines discussed how it is “a testament to innovative adaptive reuse.”
December 29, 2023
INSIGHTS
Blog
Reimagining Care in the Heart of Our Cities
An innovative intergenerational care concept seeks to transform how we support caregivers while revitalizing underutilized commercial spaces.
Blog
Realizing the Value of Artificial Intelligence When Planning Tomorrow’s Healthcare Facilities
The true value of AI lies not just in its ability to revolutionize devices and treatments but in its power to drive ROI through smarter, more adaptable healthcare environments.
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
How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts studied building typologies in nine cities to better understand the potential in this unique office-to-residential conversion model.
Blog
How Strategic Shifts Can Reignite Employee Engagement
In today’s workplace, employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a vital force behind organizational success.
Blog
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Airports and Aviation
Gensler’s aviation leader discusses what’s next for the future of air travel and how airports can cater to a new type of leisure traveler.
Research
Sustainability and Lab Automation
Lab automation promises increased productivity and new scientific roles, but its current unsustainable energy demands and operational shifts necessitate re-evaluation for environmental impact, space planning, and workforce adaptation.
Blog
The 20 Cities Attracting the Most Newcomers
New city residents often leave within five years. To remain successful, these magnetic cities must also engage and retain their new populations.
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
Designing for Flexibility in Senior Community Amenities
New insights in programming activities for tomorrow’s seniors will lead to the design of flexible, reconfigurable spaces and increased engagement.
Blog
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Senior Living Design
Gensler’s regional Northwest Senior Living leader discusses new housing models, amenities, and other opportunities shaping the future of senior living design
Blog
Bringing Spaces to Life: The Integral Role of Service Design in the Design Process
Service design acts as a bridge that connects the physical design of a space with the user-centric experiences within it.
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 Shaping the Future of Mobility and Transportation
Gensler’s mobility and transportation leaders discuss the biggest trends shaping the industry, from micromobility to electrification.
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