PROJECTS
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YOFC Headquarters
Wuhan, China
The YOFC Headquarters in Wuhan, China is a high-tech beacon and manifestation of the company’s success as the world’s biggest optical fiber manufacturer.
Confidential Senior Living Community
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
This confidential Guangzhou project transforms an historic heritage site into a uniquely integrated senior living community that adapts to the needs of China’s fast-growing aging population.
Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China
The 632-meter Shanghai Tower, designed by Gensler, ranks as China’s tallest building and showcases cutting-edge sustainable strategies.
Jidu Experience Center
Beijing, China
Jidu Experience Center at Taikoo Li Sanlitun is a next generation brand experience center for the intelligent car 3.0 era.
Caolu Garden City
Shanghai, China
The Shanghai mixed-use development Caolu Garden City is a dynamic hub that blends commerce, business, and residence, and caters to a multi-generational audience
UGG Xintiandi Flagship Store
Shanghai, China
The new UGG Xintiandi flagship in Shanghai, designed by Gensler and Deckers, is an immersive experience retail space centered on community and brand building.
Shoucheng Prospect Park Carbon-Neutral Pavilion
Beijing, China
Shoucheng Prospect Park is the first zero-energy building in Beijing that can reach annual carbon reduction of 96 tons and annual carbon emissions of 52 tons.
Highsun Headquarters
Fuzhou, China
Highsun Group’s new headquarters is positioned as a city landmark that conveys the group’s heritage, culture, and philosophy of putting people first.
Nanjing Tianyinshan Hospital
Nanjing, China
The Nanjing Tianyinshan Hospital integrates clinical healthcare, medical education, and technological innovation in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
Avary Time Center
Shenzhen, China
The Avary Time Center reflects a modern interpretation of traditional culture that reevaluates the impact that buildings have on dwellers and communities.
CCCC Riverside Plaza
Shanghai, China
Located at the heart of the Yangpu Waterfront, the CCCC Riverside Plaza is a future work-learn-play-culture destination and an unprecedented new landmark.
Zhangjiang Twin Towers
Shanghai, China
Zhangjiang “Gate of Science,” the tallest twin towers in Shanghai, will become a city landmark and symbol of technological strength and innovation.
HWS-Haworth Customer Experience Centre
Shanghai, China
Designed by Gensler, the HWS-Haworth Customer Experience Centre by The HWS Group is redefining brand showroom through a human-centric design.
Honor Life Store
Taiyuan, China
Gensler collaborated with Honor, one of the largest smartphone brands in China, to create a new experiential retail format designed to show off the lifestyle possibilities of the wide breadth of Honor’s technology products.
Haizhu Innovation Bay
Guangzhou, China
Haizhu Innovation Bay envisions a hub for innovation-leading enterprises that will attract both talent and tourism as a new destination in Lijiao at the intersection of Guangzhou City Central Axis and Pearl River.
JW Marriott Hotel, Shanghai Fengxian
Shanghai, China
JW Marriott Hotel, Shanghai Fengxian matches the surrounding water and greenery-filled views with a unique building design that emphasizes fluidity, harmony with nature, and design performance that drives user experience.
Wenzhou Marriott Hotel
Wenzhou, China
The Wenzhou Marriott Hotel is inspired by the city’s natural beauty with a hotel design by Gensler that evokes a modern, calm aesthetic.
Tsinghua University School of Economics & Management
Beijing, China
Gensler’s design of the Tsinghua University School of Economics & Management campus building celebrates connectivity and serendipitous interactions through walkways, greenery, and landscaped spaces.
Lingang Sci-Tech City Innovation Cube Phase I: Zhijing Technology Center
Shanghai, China
Lingang Sci-Tech City is a multi-tenant R&D community in Shanghai that features a winding loop that connects the six buildings in the campus, creating a greenery-filled space that stimulates synergy and sharing.
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City
Sanya, China
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Industry Promotion Center is the gateway to the entire CMG Deep Ocean Technology City, which is dedicated to promoting the latest deep sea ocean research.
Shunfeng Hangzhou Innovation Center
Hangzhou, China
The Shunfeng Hangzhou Innovation Center is an industrial innovation platform created by the SF Group, that balances technological advancement and a rootedness in its local historical and geographic context through its modern campus design
Yulin Grand Theatre
Yulin, China
Yulin Grand Theatre is a 41,500-square-meter cultural destination with art galleries, shopping centers, hotel, and residential spaces. The design, rooted in the concept of a 'culture valley,' explores the relationship between art and culture as a generator of creativity, education, economic development, and tourism.
Anta Shanghai Flagship
Shanghai, China
Anta's next-generation flagship in Shanghai features an Olympic-themed store design that adheres to Anta's "Keep Moving" brand statement.
Cadillac House
Shanghai, China
Building off the success of the Gensler-designed Cadillac House Soho in New York, Cadillac House in Shanghai is a synergistic effort accomplished across...
Johnson Controls Headquarters, Asia Pacific
Shanghai, China
Johnson Controls' Asia Headquarters creates flexible work neighborhoods surrounding an atrium that encourages collaboration and a commitment to sustainability.
Suzhou Zhongnan Center
Suzhou, China
Upon its completion, the Suzhou Zhongnan Center will stand at 499 meters tall, offering impressive views of Jinji Lake and Suzhou's skyline.
Kunming Changshui Airport
Kunming, China
Kunming Transport Ecosystem, a 17 million-square-foot transit-oriented mega complex, features two hotels, a bus terminal, a high-speed rail station, two subway stations, and a regional rail station that connects the region to the world’s air routes.
REGIONAL & OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Ray Bai
Regional Managing Principal, Regional Practice Area Leader
Ray Bai is a Regional Managing Principal and Regional Practice Area Leader for Gensler’s Greater China region, with 25 years of design and management experience in both China and the U.S.
Jennifer Liu
Managing Director, Principal
Jennifer is a Principal and Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Shanghai office. A registered architect with more than 20 years of experience, Jennifer is recognized for her lead...
LEADERSHIP
Amber Sun
Client Relationships Leader, Principal
Amber Sun is the Client Relationship leader in Gensler’s Shanghai office.
Chihwei Lee
Senior Medical Planner
Chihwei Lee is a Senior Medical Planner based in Gensler’s Shanghai offices, who brings extensive experience in both international and local healthcare projects.
Eric Liao
Project Director
Eric Liao is a Project Director who specializes in embedding operational intelligence into design, achieving a dynamic balance between business performance and aesthetic spaces.
Evan Gu
Design Leader, Technical Director, Principal
As a Design Leader for Greater China and Technical Director in Gensler’s Shanghai office, Evan Gu has nearly 30 years of experience in high-rise architecture, mixed-use, office, hotel, and campus projects.
Freck Qin
Studio Director, Principal
A Principal in Gensler’s Shanghai Office, with close to 20 years of design and project management experience in both global and local context, Freck is our Workplace Studio Dire...
Hasan A. Syed
Design Director, Principal
Hasan Syed is a Principal and Design Director in Gensler’s Shanghai office who promotes a culture of design exploration and the open exchange of new ideas.
Hung-Chih Liu
Global Director of Cities & Urban Design
Hung-Chih Liu brings nearly 30 years of experience in urban design and planning, with expertise spanning the U.S., China, and Southeast Asia.
Jing Chang
Co-Studio Director, Principal
Jing Chang is a Co-Studio Director and Principal in Gensler’s Shanghai office with over two decades of experience in architecture.
Joe Fan
Technical Director, Principal
With more than 20 years of experience in architectural design and construction, Joe serves as a Technical Director with a portfolio of award-winning projects that range from com...
Raymon Chen
Technical Director, Principal
A Technical Director based in Gensler’s Shanghai office, Raymon has more than 20 years of experience in architectural design in China. Raymon specializes in high-rise buildings ...
Susie Zhang
Large Project Committee Leader, Project Director, Principal
Susie Zhang is a Project Director and Principal in Gensler Shanghai who is well known for her expertise in tall building and large-scale developer projects.
Yun Hsueh
Studio Director, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader, Principal
Yun Hsueh is a Studio Director in Gensler Shanghai who excels at merging aesthetics with functionality to improve the business performance of her clients.
Yan Ding
Education Leader, Project Director
As the leader of Gensler’s Education practice in the Greater China region, Yan Ding leads his team in exploring global best practices and research in the field of education.
Zhen Cheng
Co-Studio Director, Principal
Zhen Cheng is a Co-Studio Director at Gensler with over 20 years of architectural design and project management experience.
NEWS
Gensler Announces Ray Bai Will Step Into New Role to Power Growth in the Greater China Region
As Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler Greater China, Ray Bai will lead regional strategy, drive business growth, and strengthen presence across key markets while fostering collaboration.
June 03, 2025
CTBUH Recognized Zhangjiang Science Gate Twin Towers with a 2025 Award of Excellence
The Gensler-designed project is a CTBUH 2025 Award of Excellence winner in the Best Tall Building by Height (300 meters and above) category.
May 20, 2025
Fresh Ideas for Transforming 1990s High-Rise Buildings
Principal Hasan Syed shared transformative design strategies in Gensler’s renovation of the JC Mandarin Hotel, such as setting the building back, creating open ground-level spaces, and increasing public urban space.
April 26, 2025
Shanghai Tower Featured in Architectural Digest’s List of the 15 Tallest Buildings in the World in 2025
Architectural Digest rounded up the 15 tallest buildings in the world in 2025, including Shanghai Tower, designed by Gensler. Rising 2,073 feet and featuring a twisting shape, it’s the tallest building in China.
April 09, 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
VMSD Spotlighted Gensler’s Design of the First UGG Flagship Store in China
Retail Leader Richard Chang discussed how the Shanghai store “brings consumers a shopping environment [that] immerses [them] in the brand’s story and culture.”
August 03, 2024
Pacific Rim Construction Spotlighted Gensler’s Design of Mercedes-Benz R&D Center in Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz’s global Digital R&D Center features both a workshop and a workplace, complete with amenities such as a service center, library, meditation space, and exercise room.
July 31, 2024
Three Senior Leaders Have Joined Gensler’s Rapidly Growing Global Healthcare Practice
Shary Adams, Ray Bai, and Alanna Carter join Gensler’s Toronto, Shanghai and Houston offices, respectively.
July 11, 2024
Gensler Welcomes Three Senior Healthcare Design Leaders to Support Global Growth
The new leaders will be based in Toronto, Shanghai, and Houston — bolstering expertise in humancentric healthcare design across key regions.
July 11, 2024
The Gensler-Designed YOFC Headquarters in Wuhan Is a “High-Tech Beacon”
The new corporate headquarters of YOFC “sets new standards for green buildings in the area” through sustainable design strategies.
June 30, 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
YOFC Headquarters is Recognized as a 2024 Architizer A+Awards Finalist
Architizer announced that the Gensler-designed YOFC Headquarters is a 2024 A+Awards Finalist in the Office - Mid Rise (5-15 Floors) category.
May 02, 2024
INSIGHTS
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When employees are involved in the planning and design process, the workspaces we create are more effective, engaging, and human.
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We explore how key lessons from China’s retail evolution can reshape the future of retail centres in the Middle East.
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How the Future of Work Is Influencing Workplace Design
While workplace design changes incrementally, the past few years radically transformed our expectations of an office and how we can design for what’s possible.
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.
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.
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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.
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Redefining the Workplace for a New Era of Productivity and Engagement
This new era of work is not about obligation but about crafting a compelling experience that draws people in and encourages them to grow personally and professionally.
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Redefining the Future of Urban Wellness in China
We created a framework and adaptable urban design toolkit to promote wellness in Chinese cities at the neighborhood level.
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10 Considerations for Transitioning Back to Work in a Hybrid World
Here are 10 considerations, tools, and methodologies for creating a better workplace experience and attracting people back to the office in a hybrid world.
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What Makes a Great Retail Experience? Community, Connection, and Exhibition
Astute retail and hospitality brands recognize that in-person connection is a vital part of their offerings. But what does that visceral experience actually look like?
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Trends Shaping the Integrated Workplace Ecosystem in China
In China, design trends are trending towards workplace campuses that balance operational effectiveness, ample amenities, and carbon consciousness.
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Why Brand Fleets Are Key to Creating an Engaging, Multiplatform Experience
Brand fleets can create brand loyalty and reach the customer of now and the younger audience of the future.
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Tel: +86 (21) 6135.1900