John Budesa

As a Studio Director in Gensler’s New York office, John applies nearly two decades of experience delivering complex, high-impact design solutions for global client accounts, including IBM and Etsy. He leads a team of designers and problem solvers who thrive on unconventional challenges — thinking nimbly, collaborating closely, and moving with agility from concept through delivery.

With deep expertise in interior renovations and ground-up architecture, John is a flexible, multifaceted asset to corporate real estate teams. His work has been featured in the New York Post, Bloomberg, Commercial Observer, Design Milk, Fast Company, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.