Valentin Lieu, LEED AP BD+C

Val is a Senior Associate and Studio Director in Gensler’s New York office, overseeing projects in Healthcare, Education, Museums, and Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse for clients like NYC Health + Hospitals and the Malcolm X Foundation.

Val’s experience working as both an architect and a designer throughout his career at Gensler — first in Los Angeles and now in New York — informs a nuanced understanding of how community and cultural institutions support and strengthen our cities. A steady, people-first leader, Val mentors emerging talent and builds high-trust client partnerships that move complex projects forward with clarity and confidence.