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Keep it Moving: New Technologies at the Airport Curbside
The disruptive impact that Transportation Network Companies and app-based rides have had on airport curbsides has been significant. While companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Wingz are becoming more commonplace, many airports have been caught off guard. Now they’re scrambling to catch up.
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TNCs, airports, aviation, lyft,, ridesharing services, uber |
2019 |
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From Smart Buildings to Intelligent Placemaking
Data and AI are being invisibly woven into everything around us. As we move towards an intelligence economy where data is a raw material, we have an opportunity to take a new approach to design.
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consilience, internet of things, smart buildings, smart cities |
2019 |
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Polycentric Cities: The Future of Sustainable Urban Growth
As we approach a new normal for urban density, the cities that are best positioned for the future are evolving along a decentralized, multi-nodal model.
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metro manila,, polycentric cities, tall buildings, urban planning |
2019 |
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If A City Isn’t Smart, Does That Mean It’s Stupid?
The concept of smart cities might be shrewd marketing on the part of tech companies, so what does it mean for a city to truly be “smart”?
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data, smart cities, urban development, urban intelligence, urban planning, urban strategies, urbanism |
2019 |
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On Climate Change and Hope
Despite rising carbon dioxide emissions, we can still tackle global warming.
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carbon emissions, climate change, global warming, resilience |
2019 |
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How Will Biometric Screening Change the Airport Environment?
Fueled by science fiction, biometric screening has long been associated with a futuristic society. Today, governmental agencies, airlines, and airport operators are all exploring the technology as a means to both increase security and improve passenger processing.
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airport design, airport security, airport terminals, aviation, biometric security, biometrics |
2019 |
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Climate Reprogramming
Façade design is one example where performance, technology, and code changes come together to positively impact the environment; and our first targets in this endeavor should be existing building stock, where a vast majority of our energy consumption originates.
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Façade design, building envelope, impact by design, |
2019 |
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Creating Transit-Oriented Communities in Los Angeles
When Phil Washington took the helm of the LA Metro in 2015, he spoke about connecting transit-oriented communities — not transit-oriented developments — and kicked off a critical shift in the way we think about transportation investments, land use, and development in LA.
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LA, Los Angeles, Metro, first last mile,, transit-oriented communities |
2019 |
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Reimagining the Hotel Lobby as a Vibrant Social Hub
Many of today’s travelers spend more time in the lobby than in their rooms — and, with a mix of hotel guests and locals, today’s lobby feels more like a neighborhood coffee shop than a hotel entry point. Today, the lobby must be a vibrant, 24/7 revenue-generating space designed for a mix of different uses.
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Steven R. Upchurch, Upchurch, hospitality, hotel design, third space |
2019 |
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From Railroads to Electric Scooters: How Mobility Shapes the City of Today and Tomorrow
From GPS-enabled electric scooters, to driverless cars, and even aerial ride-share services, disruptive mobility is on the rise. With the explosion of these services, it’s critical that we build a common language of understanding as we shape a vision for the cities of tomorrow.
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driverless cars, mobility, planning, transit, transportation, urban design, urban strategies |
2018 |
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Creating a Beautiful, Energy-Efficient Building for Harbin Bank
Harbin Bank’s new headquarters in Beijing is both aesthetically pleasing and high performing. By maximizing natural daylight and energy efficiency, while minimizing harmful particulates, the building serves as a climate-responsive solution and an elegant example for the city.
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Banking, Climate, Energy Efficiency, Financial Services, Headquarters, Office Buildings, Tall Buildings |
2018 |
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What the Math Behind Climate Change Is Telling Us
Global carbon emissions reached a record high in 2018. As the math of climate action suggests a growing gap between countries’ action pledges and their measures to limit global warming, the question for our industry becomes: how do you approach sustainability design in a world where arresting climate change no longer seems possible?
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National Climate Assessment, climate change, climate report, natural disasters, net positive, net zero, resilience, resilient design |
2018 |
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Winning the War for Talent: Could Your Workplace be Doing More?
With the labor shortage in the U.S. expected to continue for years, leading organizations aren’t waiting for their next lease renewal to enhance their physical workplace. Instead, they’re exploring ways to leverage it as an asset for attracting and retaining talent.
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HR, corporate real estate, human resources, workplace design |
2018 |
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An Advocate’s Journey: The Role of Design in Enabling Issue Advocacy
In the design world there are a lot of buzzwords we hear every day: experience, purpose, disruption... But what about advocacy? Physical space can and should be a catalyst for issue advocacy. Space has the potential to inspire, and it can be the gateway that initially connects people to an issue or cause.
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Design Advocacy, Mission-Driven, Not-For-Profit |
2018 |
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2018 Gensler Design Excellence Awards
Now in its 18th year, the Gensler Design Excellence Awards (GDEA) program sets a standard that all our design teams can aspire to. Within our global firm of more than 6,000 employees, the annual program is a purposeful tradition that nurtures and elevates our design culture.
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Design Excellence, GDEA, Gensler |
2018 |
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Treat Us Like a Client: Three Things I’d Do Differently in Designing Our New Workplace
When planning a new office in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Gensler became the client, rather than the design team. A year after moving into the space, Managing Director Joan Meyers reflects on three things she would have done differently during the planning process.
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Gensler La Crosse, office design, workplace design |
2018 |
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Improving the Air We Breathe: Design Strategies for Action
Fire and unhealthy indoor air are global issues. What can we do to improve air quality in the environments we design? And how can we do it in ways that help mitigate, not exacerbate, global climate change?
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AQI, air quality, resilience, resilient design, sustainability,, wildfires |
2018 |
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The Costs of Climate Change and the Promise of Resilience
If there’s one clear lesson from the recent National Climate Assessment, it’s that we need to anticipate and prepare for extreme weather-related events, rather than simply react to them. At Gensler, we believe that the building industry has an obligation to help communities prepare while leading the charge against climate change.
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National Climate Assessment, climate change, climate report, natural disasters, resilience, resilient design |
2018 |
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Sorting It Out: The Key to Zero Waste Is in the Bin
If the team at San Francisco International Airport is to reach its zero waste goal in the next three years, the airport's facilities must be able to efficiently sort out renewable or reclaimable materials. But if these items are consistently ending up in the wrong bin, then the point of failure in the system seems obvious: the airport just needs better bins.
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SFO, San Francisco International Airport, recycling, sustainable design, zero waste, |
2018 |
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As Wildfires Rage in California, Designing for Resilience Becomes Even More Urgent
The effects of climate change are increasingly evident—and urgent. What can we do to create resiliency and mitigate the impact of these increasingly frequent and powerful events?
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California, Camp Fire, designing for resilience,, disaster relief, wildfires |
2018 |
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Toward A New Consilience
It’s way past time for standards of “good design” and “green design” to come together.
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consilience, design, green design, sustainability, sustainable architecture |
2018 |
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From Briefing to Experience, Designing Today's Customer Experience Center
For many organizations, from technology to finance to sports teams, Customer Experience Centers (CECs) are the catalyst for developing and fostering customer relationships.
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CEC, DXD,, EBC, customer experience center, executive briefing center, experience design |
2018 |
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Designing an Inclusive, Effective All-Gender Restroom Symbol
Without an existing standard, properly identifying all-gender restrooms in signage and wayfinding through use of an effective symbol is crucial. But designing a symbol for an all-gender restroom can be a potentially contentious conversation, inviting input and commentary from many viewpoints.
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all-gender restroom symbols, design process, symbol design, symbology |
2018 |
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Pairing BIM and Connected Devices to Elevate Design
Our increasingly complex world offers an ever-expanding number of factors to consider when designing. By using networked devices, we can capture signals within our created places and measure everything from lighting power usage to occupancy rates and electrical plug loads.
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BIM, Building Information Modeling, Digital Design, Islay Burgess |
2018 |
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City of Hope Honors Gensler With Spirit of Life Award
City of Hope Honors Gensler With Spirit of Life Award
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andy cohen, city of hope, co-ceos, community, diane hoskins |
2018 |
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Preparing for the Future Now with Resilient Design
As global leaders come together to address how the collective community can help reduce CO2 emissions, we understand our role within this conversation, too.
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NYC Climate Week, Rives Taylor, resilient design, sustainability |
2018 |
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Six Steps to Conquer Workplace Churn and Maintain Reliable Data
If a constant shuffling of desks in your workplace seems like it’s become the new norm, you’re not alone.
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seating plan,, space planning, workplace churn, workplace data |
2018 |
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The Open Office Isn't Dead
No two employees or companies are exactly alike. It’s a good idea to remind ourselves of these individualities before jumping to any conclusions.
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coworking, open office, workplace strategy |
2018 |
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A Q&A with John Wix, Managing Director of Gensler Portland
A Q&A with John Wix, Managing Director of Gensler Portland
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Gensler Portland, John Wix, Portland Design |
2018 |
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From Fitness to Bowling Alleys: How Commercial Office Buildings Are Differentiating Themselves Through Amenities
Here, we offer five ways that amenities can help developers and building owners attract and secure tenants by appealing to their inhabitants
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amenities, fitness, work cafe, workplace |
2018 |
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A Day in the Life of an Agile Worker
As companies seek to gain efficiencies in the workplace, provide choice for employees, and attract and retain talent, strategies involving agile working and free-address have gained traction.
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agile working, free address, open office, |
2018 |
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The Gym Of The Future is Closer Than You Think
What do we do when gas stations become obsolete? Turn them into fuel for our bodies instead.
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Driverless Cars, Innovation, Reebok, Sustainability, Technology |
2018 |
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Gensler Recognized as Top Firm in Building Design's 2018 World Architecture 100
Gensler Recognized as #1 Firm in Building Design's World Architecture Top 100 for 2018
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Awards, Entertainment, Hospitality, NVIDIA, Technology, Workplace, World Architecture 100 |
2018 |
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How Businesses Can Compete on Experience, and Win on Design
Today, the goal of every project we design at Gensler is to make a positive impact to peoples’ experiences.
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Experience, design experience,, experience index |
2017 |
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Seven Ideas to Create an Inspiring Workplace
Achieving the right kind of workplace is challenging, but the following ideas can change your office from a mundane “greige” environment into something that inspires creativity and innovation.
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interior design, office design, workplace |
2017 |
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2017 Gensler Design Excellence Awards
Now in its 18th year, the Gensler Design Excellence Awards (GDEA) program sets a standard that all our design teams can aspire to. Within our global firm of more than 5,000 employees, the program serves a vital purpose: to nurture and elevate our design culture.
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Awards, Cadillac House, Design Excellence, E & J Gallo Winery Dry Creek Building, Hotel Chaco, L'oreal USA Hudson Yards |
2017 |
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The Solutions to Climate Change Are Already at Our Fingertips
Because every project we work on is either part of the problem or part of the solution, we made a commitment to measure the environmental impact of our work, and publish the results to drive discussions about the best ways to make progress in the future.
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climate change, climate impact, global warming, how to solve climate change,, solving climate change |
2017 |
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Comparing Boma 2010 and 2017 Office Standards
This fall, the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) will release the latest version of its Office Standard, which provides a uniform basis for measuring rentable area in both existing and new office buildings.
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Boma, building standards, office standards |
2017 |
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Wellbeing in the Workplace Has Superpowers
The wellbeing of your employees is a business strategy aimed at increasing productivity, enhancing engagement, and improving overall health and happiness in the workplace.
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business strategy, happiness, health, productivity, wellbeing, workplace |
2017 |
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Gensler Research + Innovation Awards 2017
Research is the fuel that drives innovation, and innovation is the cornerstone of design excellence. That’s the premise of the Gensler Research + Innovation Awards (GRIA) program, which is about celebrating the invention and exploration that produce inspired design thinking, creative problem-solving and better outcomes for our clients.
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Awards, GRIA, Gensler, Innovation, Research, design thinking, exploration, inspired |
2017 |
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Change by Design: A New Framework for Leading Continuous Change
The right work environment is an incredible tool for facilitating change.
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Behavior, Change, Design, Technology, Workplace |
2017 |
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Field Notes: Designing for Today's News Outlets
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Associated Press, Field Notes, John Wiedner, Jonathan Sandler, Media, Media Practice Area, New York Times, Reuters |
2017 |
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From "Blackbeard’s Ghost" to Louis Kahn, Design Director and Principal David Epstein Unveils His Influences
A look into a designer's early inspirations.
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College , Film, Inspiration, Louis Kahn, Tennessee |
2017 |
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Employee Engagement: A Core Business Strategy
Successful business leaders realize that having engaged employees is not an HR program, but a core business strategy.
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Business, Creative, Office, Strategy, Work |
2017 |
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Has Connectivity Changed Our Experience of Place?
When it comes to the digital revolution’s impact on place, people
are the prime movers.
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Connectivity, Design, Mixed Reality, Place |
2017 |
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The Designer Who Can’t Stop Drawing
A look at sketching in the digital age with Doug Wittnebel.
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Architecture, Design, Digital , Drawing, Sketches |
2017 |
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Setting the Bar High for Design Excellence
Gensler's annual Design Excellence Awards help helps set a standard that all our design teams can aspire to. The 2016 program recognized an array of praiseworthy projects, representing various typologies.
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2016, Culture of Design, GDEA, Global, Innovation, Research, Talent |
2017 |
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Re-Imagining an American Icon
The Willis Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings. At ground level, however, something is noticeably absent.
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chicago architecture, lobby re positioning, willis tower |
2017 |
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A Restroom for Everyone
We documented the historical, political, legislative, and cultural impacts of designing gender-inclusive restrooms; and to identify best practices for inclusive restroom designs.
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bathrooms, gender equality, gender-neutral restrooms, inclusive restrooms, water closet |
2017 |
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Human Experience Is the Future of Design
We believe human experience is the future of design. People are the one constant in this era of dramatic technological change, demographic shifts, global volatility and climate change.
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design evolution, experience index, future of design, human experience |
2017 |
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Seven Ways Icons On Floorplans Add Value
When it comes to space and occupancy management, an accurate floor plan can do more than just represent the physical space.
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floorplans,, occupancy management |
2017 |
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Want to Attract Top Talent? Focus on the Employee Experience
The workplace of the future is more about ‘how’ we work; bringing people together to collaborate, innovate, learn, and socialize.
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employee experience, experience, talent, war for talent, workplace |
2017 |
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Gensler Partners with the City of Bogotá on Community Center Initiative
Gensler Partners with the City of Bogotá on Community Center Initiative
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Bogotá, Community, Gensler University, Mixed Use, Sports Facilities |
2016 |
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A Workplace Designed for the Innovation Economy
The ability to drive new innovation is becoming an essential requirement for organizations to stay competitive today. All the signs point to the same realization… disrupt or be disrupted is the ethos of our time.
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disruption,, innovation, innovation economy |
2016 |
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Designing Vibrant Communities
Vibrant communities are the building blocks of our fast-paced, increasingly urban world. To help cities thrive, these communities must be connected, resilient, healthy and inspiring.
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Arts, Arts & Culture, Aviation & Transportation, Convention Centers, Critical Facilities, Culture, Education, Health & Wellness |
2016 |
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Gensler Signs Paris Pledge for Action on Climate Change
Gensler joins with other private companies and governments in signing the Paris Pledge for Action
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COP21, Climate Change, Paris Pledge for Action, Sustainability |
2016 |
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Using Data to Build a Case for Change
Data can have a huge impact on strategy and profitability.
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free address, open office, profitability, real estate, seating arrangement, seating chart, seating plan, workplace data |
2016 |
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Delivering Creativity on a Global Scale
Our firm revolves around a shared commitment to design excellence and a culture of entrepreneurial self-sustaining leadership.
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architecture, creativity, design, design excellence, entrepreneur, global, global design firm |
2015 |
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Cost Versus Value in Corporate Real Estate
As more companies move from dedicated seating to free address, questions about space utilization and cost can become a greater focus.
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floorplan, free address, mobile seating, seating arrangement, seating plan, space utilization |
2015 |
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What makes a world-class airport?
Gleaming new terminals are rising in next-generation cities across the globe; and with these come growing expectations of the airport experience. To remain competitive, legacy regional and national airports are asking: What makes for a world-class airport today?
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Airports, Aviation & Transportation, Destination, Livable Cities, Passenger, Rail, Transit, Traveler |
2015 |
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Retail Health, Retail Medicine and the New Healthcare Experience
Retail health is emerging as a means for delivering quality, convenient care to millions of consumers; it’s also model for healthcare systems to consider when expanding their networks or extending services to reach new patient populations.
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Clinic, Consumer, Experience, Health, Healthcare, Retail Clinic, Retail Health, Retail Medicine |
2015 |
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Vertical Urbanism and the Livable Cities of Tomorrow
Open spaces – the parks and piazzas that give cities a sense of character and community – are in short supply. To ensure cities remain livable in an urbanizing world, new perspectives on public space are needed. One approach is to look beyond the ground plane.
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City, Community, Livable Cities, Megacities, New Perspectives, Open Space, Parks, Planning & Urban Design |
2015 |
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Q+A with Art Gensler
Gensler Principal Maddy Burke-Vigeland sat down with Art to talk about his experience as a student at Cornell, and explore its influence on his architectural career.
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art gensler, cornell university college of architecture, |
2015 |
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The Rise of Academic Incubators
Gensler has launched an initiative to explore the impact of academic incubators on universities, businesses and communities. Leveraging global expertise and insights in workplace and higher education design, we seek to understand what separates successful incubators from those that fail and to share these findings with our clients.
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Academic Incubator, Academic Incubators, Accelerator, Business, Campus, Education, Incubator, Innovation |
2015 |
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We Promote Good Design by Celebrating It
Gensler's annual Design Excellence Awards help propel the quality of design ideas and solutions we provide clients. The 2014 program recognized 23 praiseworthy projects, calling out five for exceptional design achievement.
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Culture of Design, GDEA, Global, Innovation, Research, Talent |
2014 |
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What Is the Function of Libraries in Our New Wired World
The desire to work in a physical environment surrounded by other people is why libraries remain important places for studying and performing individual work.
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digital world, future of libraries, libraries |
2014 |
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Design Is in Our DNA
The annual Gensler Design Excellence Awards set a standard of quality, raise the visibility of our top projects and generate conversations about design in Gensler offices across the world.
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Culture of Design, Global, Innovation, Research, Talent |
2013 |
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Reimagining ColorPlus
An Indian retail icon looks to Gensler to refresh and redefine its brand
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Brand, Brand Design, Iconic, Identity, Store |
2013 |
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Talk of the Town
The Avenues redefines shopping in the Gulf and internationally
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Brand Design, Experience, Planning & Urban Design, Shop, Urban |
2013 |
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Under the Hood: Retail
A Q&A on how retailers are using design to keep their competitive edge
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Brand Design, Customer, Experience, Luxury, Store, Technology |
2013 |
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Reimagining Cities
Envisioning a better urban future by redefining the Town Square
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City, Experience, Planning & Urban Design, Urban |
2013 |
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Windows Worth Shopping
Ferrari Store and Gensler partner for RIBA Regent Street Windows Project
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Brand Design, Engage, Experience, Store, Technology |
2013 |
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Shopping the Globe
What’s in store for retailers when planning an international expansion
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Brand Design, Customer, Experience, Global, Shop |
2012 |
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Airport Cities
Denver and Seoul see airports keying economic growth and global standing
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Aviation & Transportation, City, Conference, DEN, DIA, Downtown, Hotel, Planning & Urban Design |
2012 |
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A Whole New Ballgame
The sophisticated business of planning successful sports venues
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Arena, Community, Planning & Urban Design, Sports, Stadium, Urban |
2012 |
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The Developing City
Gensler envisions London in 2050 for a summer-long exhibition
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Aviation & Transportation, London, Planning & Urban Design, Vision |
2012 |
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All Squared Away
22squared’s new office makes a pitch for the ad agency’s creative culture
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Advertising, Brand, Communication, Creative, Media, Professional Services Firms |
2012 |
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Destination Airports
A new generation of terminals elevates the travel experience
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Aviation & Transportation, Business, DEN, DIA, Experience, Incheon, Jetblue, Leisure |
2012 |
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A New School for Jacmel
Taking a “little by little” approach to building Haiti’s future anew
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Community, Life, School |
2011 |
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Now Boarding: A New Skylife
SFO's Terminal 2 ushers in air travel's sustainable, passenger-friendly era
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Air, Aviation & Transportation, Brand Design, Experience, Passenger, Sustainable |
2011 |
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The London River Park
An award-winning plan to transform London’s experience of the Thames
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City, Iconic, London, Park, Planning & Urban Design, Urban, Vision |
2011 |
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Values-Based Retail
A look at six savvy companies serving up the good values their customers seek
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Brand, Brand Design, Community, Experience, Shop, Store |
2011 |
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Virtual Me, Virtual U
How schools are using technology to transform the halls of higher education
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Brand Design, Collaborate, School, Social, Technology, University |
2011 |
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Virtual Me, Virtual U: Part II
How schools are using technology to transform the halls of higher education
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Brand Design, Collaborate, School, Social, Technology, University |
2011 |
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Farmers Field
AEG selects Gensler to design proposed football stadium at L.A. LIVE
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Center, Downtown, Entertainment, Plan, Planning & Urban Design, Sports, Stadium |
2011 |
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First Position
Houston Ballet’s new Center for Dance becomes nation’s largest dance facility
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Art, Arts & Culture, Brand Design, Center, City, Life, Performance |
2011 |