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PROJECTS
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Toronto, Ontario
Pinterest enlisted Gensler to create a transformational workplace representative of its brand identity, company values, and collaborative culture.
CIBC Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Gensler devised an “ecosystem” approach for CIBC’s new workplace design to encourage interaction and cross-pollination among departments.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) moved into its new ten-floor workplace in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District. The new workplace prioritizes wellness, sustainability, and flexibility for its employees.
Index Exchange
Toronto, Ontario
Responsive and flexible, Index Exchange’s workplace at The Well in downtown Toronto, is designed for the employee — however and wherever they choose to work.
1001 Robert-Bourassa
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1001 Robert-Bourassa transforms a formerly conventional lobby into an immersive destination, completed with multimedia features, that’s designed to foster community, wellness, and collaboration.
Cassels Brock & Blackwell
Toronto, Ontario
Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a future-focused hybrid legal workplace that prioritizes flexibility via unassigned seating, employee well-being, and inclusivity.
1 St. Clair West
Toronto, Ontario
After determining that demolishing 1 St. Clair West was not viable, Slate Asset Management enlisted Gensler to reposition it as a mixed-use development.
BMO Place
Toronto, Ontario
Gensler transformed a former retail building into a workplace at Eaton Centre, North America’s busiest shopping centre, for its future tenant, Bank of Montreal.
Borden Ladner Gervais
Toronto, Ontario
Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) engaged Gensler to re-assess future occupancy and relocate more than 700 employees to a new office tower in downtown Toronto...
Holt Renfrew Facade Design
Toronto, Ontario
With a flagship store located in one of the most expensive shopping districts in downtown Toronto, Holt Renfrew engaged Gensler to reposition their window displays and disjointed façade to create a strong visual presence.
Holt Renfrew Sustainable Guidelines
Toronto, Ontario
Canadian luxury department store chain Holt Renfrew tapped Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability consultants to develop its sustainable design and construction guidelines.
Holt Renfrew The Studio
Toronto, Ontario
Gensler transformed a corner of the Holt Renfrew retail space into an oasis of escapism with an immersive fitting room experience and space for the store’s stylists to create social media content.
IBM
Toronto, Ontario
IBM worked with Gensler to create a highly collaborative, agile workspace in Toronto’s south core that creates an immersive visitor experience and offers employees flexibility.
Laurentian Bank
Montreal, Canada
Gensler’s client for over 10 years, Laurentian Bank sought to improve its business practices by consolidating four of its offices — a total of 1,500 employees — into one location.
LoyaltyOne
Toronto, Canada
For 25 years, LoyaltyOne has changed the landscape of rewards programs through innovation, technology, and building relationships, using data and analytics to pursue its business strategies.
Manulife Executive Group & Conference Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Gensler was engaged to imagine a new home for Manulife’s Executive Leadership Group, which manages and oversees the firm’s global operations.
Spin Master
Toronto, Ontario
The Canadian children’s entertainment company Spin Master partnered with Gensler Toronto to create a refined, creative workspace for its entertainment division.
Squint Eyewear
Toronto, Ontario
Squint Eyewear enlisted Gensler to create a vibrant retail experience for their first downtown Toronto location.
St. Clair Centre Repositioning
Toronto, Ontario
The St. Clair Centre is located at the key corner of Yonge and St. Clair streets, with a link to the public transportation and two office towers.
Technology Firm
Brampton, Ontario
After consolidating offices and a data centre under one roof, this technology firm enlisted Gensler to design a flexible, collaborative office in Brampton.
Technology Firm
Mississauga, Ontario
Part product showcase, part workplace, this tech client’s new Canadian headquarters features a series of curated vignettes that elevate both the customer and employee experience.
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TextNow
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
Offering the world’s first cloud-based mobile phone service, TextNow is a young, creative, and collaborative company undergoing rapid growth in its workforce.
The Canopy at CIBC SQUARE
Toronto, Ontario
The Canopy at CIBC SQUARE is a best-in-class, hospitality-focused tenant lobby that provides more comfort, warmth, and openness than a traditional commercial office building.
The Current at CIBC SQUARE
Toronto, Ontario
With a focus on engaging employees through health and wellness amenities, Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines called on Gensler to create a fitness centre at CIBC SQUARE that offers an elevated workplace experience.
Tim Hortons Headquarters:
Brand Design
Toronto, Canada
Tim Hortons’ headquarters in downtown Toronto celebrates its brand heritage, humble culture, and community-focused mission.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Joseph Brancato
Regional Managing Principal
Joseph Brancato is Managing Principal of Gensler’s Northeast region and chairs the firm’s Executive Committee.
Rocco Giannetti
Regional Managing Principal
Rocco Giannetti is Managing Principal of Gensler’s Northeast region and is recognized as an expert in creating workplaces for financial services firms.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Eric Ginsburg
Managing Director, Principal
As Co-Managing Director of Gensler Toronto, Eric Ginsburg is focused on expanding Gensler’s presence and expertise across Canada.
Sonia Matheson
Managing Director, Principal
Sonia Matheson is Gensler Toronto’s Co-Managing Director, focused on fostering greater cross-collaboration and strong client relationships in the Northeast.
LEADERSHIP
Annie Bergeron
Design Director, Principal
Annie is a Principal and Design Director in Gensler’s Toronto office with more than 20 years of experience designing for tech and media companies. She oversees the strategic pla...
Danny Pressacco
Studio Director, Principal
Danny Pressacco is a Principal who leads Gensler’s Practice Area Community for the firm’s Toronto office.
Duanne Render
Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader, Studio Director
Duanne Render is a regional leader of the Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse practice who has been instrumental in establishing Gensler’s expertise in office-to-residential conversions.
Kevin Katigbak
Strategy Director, Principal
Kevin is a Principal and Strategy Director in Gensler’s Toronto office who leads teams that focus on developing real estate and workplace strategies.
Larissa Gray
Co-Chief Human Resources Officer, Global Compliance Director, Principal
Larissa Gray is Co-Chief Human Resources Officer and Global Compliance Director at Gensler.
Matthew Kobylar
Design Manager, Principal
Matthew Kobylar is a Design Manager based in Gensler’s Toronto office, who delivers award-winning, high-quality workplace environments.
Sarah Taylor
Studio Director
As the Work Studio Director in Gensler’s Toronto office, Sarah leads a team of 34 architects and designers, focused on building functional, efficient, and inspiring workplaces.
Shary Adams
Healthcare Leader
Shary Adams is the Healthcare Leader for Gensler’s Northeast region with over 35 years of experience in designing and planning for large healthcare systems.
Steven Paynter
Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader, Principal
Steven Paynter is Gensler’s Global Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader based in Toronto.
Timea Jakab
Studio Director
Timea Jakab is a Studio Director in Gensler’s Toronto office, who brings more than 15 years of experience in professional practice.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
Simons To Open First Toronto Store Featuring Gensler-Designed Interiors
Retail Insider shared that Simons, the oldest family-run business in Canada, plans to open its first Toronto store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Featuring interiors designed by Gensler, the store will showcase international designers, as well as local brands and artists.
July 24, 2025
Inside Gensler’s Next-Gen Workplace Design for the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Work Design Magazine spotlighted Gensler’s next-gen workplace for the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, which features “wellness-focused ecosystems, inclusive design, and flexible spaces that support connection, movement, and collaboration.”
July 22, 2025
How Building Conversions Can Address Toronto’s 20% Office Vacancy Rate
The Globe and Mail explored converting vacant offices into housing, with insights from Gensler Building Transformation Leader Steven Paynter on scoring potential candidates for conversion based on factors like location, building size, and ease of dividing floors.
June 24, 2025
Canadian Architect Highlights a Panel Organized by Gensler With the Toronto Construction Association
Gensler Toronto Managing Director Sonia Matheson and Studio Director Timea Jakab joined a panel on paving the way for women — and mothers — in architecture.
January 10, 2025
Five Key Drivers for the Future of Cities Going Forward
Daily Commercial News spotlighted trends from Gensler’s 2025 Design Forecast.
January 03, 2025
Why In-Store Retail Spaces Must Be a Reflection of a Brand’s Uniqueness
Retail Insider published insights from Gensler Design Director Andrew Gallici on how a strategic design approach prioritizes the curation of retail space into digestible vignettes to lead the customer journey.
December 02, 2024
1001 Robert-Bourassa Honored With a 2024 ARIDO Award
The Association of Registered Interiors Designers of Ontario awarded Gensler’s work at 1001 Robert-Bourassa to transform a lobby into an immersive destination.
October 23, 2024
Why Calgary’s Office-to-Residential Program Remains “The Standout Program in North America”
Calgary Herald interviewed Gensler Building Transformation Leader Steven Paynter about why Calgary’s successful office-to-residential program has attracted widespread attention.
September 04, 2024
The Real Deal Profiled Gensler’s Office-to-Residential Conversions and Building Analysis Tool
The feature highlights Pearl House, Franklin Tower, the upcoming conversion of Pfizer’s former headquarters, and Gensler’s scorecard developed during a study for the City of Calgary.
September 03, 2024
1001 Robert-Bourassa Is Named a 2024 Winner of the Grands Prix Du Design Awards
The award-winning project at 1001 Robert-Bourassa features Gensler’s seamless repositioning of its lobby with permanent seating that is inspired by the topography of Montreal’s majestic Mount Royal.
August 01, 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
Gensler Toronto Appoints Sonia Matheson As Its New Co-Managing Director
Sonia Matheson, Principal and Studio Director in Latin American Region Assumes the Role of Co-Managing Director of Gensler Toronto From Principal Filo Costa
July 08, 2024
A New Exhibition at New York’s Skyscraper Museum Documents the Rise of Mass Timber Construction
The exhibit features a model of Proto Model-X, a conceptual pure-timber project developed by Gensler Toronto.
March 22, 2024
Gensler Designed EVE Park, a Residential Complex in Canada With Integrated EV Parking Garages
The development’s circular clusters of homes promote community and “a residential experience centered on connection to the outdoors,” says Gensler Cities & Urban Design Leader Oliver Schaper.
February 02, 2024
CNN Style Rounded Up Architecture That’s ‘Set To Shape the World in 2024,’ Including EVE Park
Designed by Gensler, Electric Vehicle Enclave Park is a net-zero residential project in Canada that aims to attract the EV enthusiast with unique features.
January 10, 2024
INSIGHTS
Blog
The Biggest Challenge to Office Conversions Isn’t Design — It’s the Status Quo
Office-to-residential conversions have the ability to unlock affordable housing and revitalize cities, but only if the market can move beyond the status quo.
Blog
Avoiding Fear-Based Decision-Making to Foster Positive In-Store Retail Experiences
How deliberate design decisions can boost brand recognition and connect with customers.
Blog
Toronto’s New Deal Highlights the Importance of Healthy Cities
Here are three areas Toronto can focus on to bring people downtown, improve accessibility, and provide a better central business district experience for all.
Blog
Design as Storytelling: How AI Is Transforming the Way We Imagine, Create, and Connect
AI isn’t here to replace creativity. It’s here to amplify it — helping us move from inspiration to iteration with greater speed and substance.
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.
Blog
The Evolving Role of Hotels in Retail-Driven Mixed-Use Environments
Hotels within mixed-use developments are becoming curated retail destinations and dynamic contributors to a vibrant urban experience.
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
How Summer FOMO Is Shaping the Canadian Workplace
Our latest research offers some insights into why a desire for flexibility, variety, and seasonal adaptability is influencing the workplace in Canada.
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 a New Future of Cities Through Wellness and Experience Design
How cities can take an active role in fostering healthier, more fulfilling urban lives for residents and visitors.
Blog
Design Guidelines: The Most Powerful Tool in Your Real Estate Toolkit
Understanding a valuable tool that organizations can deploy to facilitate change in their real estate portfolio.
Blog
Is Belonging the New Currency for Workplace Design?
By prioritizing belonging, we can create more impactful and transformative spaces that mitigate loneliness, foster connection, and drive value for people and organizations.
Blog
Biodiversity as the New Frontier for Achieving Resilience in Real Estate
The biodiversity crisis is a fundamental challenge that impacts life, the global economy, and the real estate industry.
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