PROJECTS
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IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD)
San Diego, California
The Research and Development District (RaDD) is downtown San Diego’s newest life science mixed-use development designed by Gensler,
San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 & Roadways
San Diego, California
The new San Diego Terminal 1 & Roadways project is a progressive design-build effort between Gensler and Turner-Flatiron designed to enhance the SDIA campus...
UnCommons
Las Vegas, Nevada
UnCommons is a 40-acre mixed-use community in Las Vegas, designed to foster meaningful relationships, innovation, and vibrant communities.
Southwestern College Student Union
Chula Vista, California
The Southwestern College (SWC) Student Union will become the heart of the school campus and provide students and faculty with a new space to engage, interact, and socialize.
Millenia, Think Campus
Chula Vista, California
Millenia is a cluster of world-class campuses, each with a unique, but complementary, identity and purpose. The Think Campus is designed to facilitate a new generation of higher education as a collaborative of multiple domestic and international universities, while the Discover Campus is programmed for game-changing research in the existing San Diego cluster.
Montage Spa and Pendry Hotel La Quinta
La Quinta, California
The Montage Spa and Pendry Hotel establishes a visual and physical connection between the guest experience and stunning Santa Rosa Mountains landscape.
San Diego State University,
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, California
Snapdragon Stadium is a 35,000-seat Division 1 stadium, designed by Gensler, for SDSU Football.
Aperture Del Mar
San Diego, California
Aperture Del Mar is a world-class life science campus that is designed to embody the southern California lifestyle by blending smart, hospitality-inspired spaces, and distinguished architectural design.
Twenty by Six
San Diego, California
Twenty by Six is an amenity-rich office building in downtown San Diego offering tenants alternate places to work and a strong connection to the surrounding outdoors.
2100 Kettner
San Diego, California
2100 Kettner is a six-story mixed-use development located in Little Italy near the San Diego waterfront, designed by Gensler as a destination for office tenants and the surrounding community.
CSULB Parkside North Residence Hall and Housing Administration Building
Long Beach, California
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) enlisted Gensler to help reach the university’s goal of achieving net-zero status by 2030.
Pacific Center
San Diego, California
Pacific Center, a life sciences campus and mixed-use development in San Diego, is optimized for an enhanced tenant experience and is targeting LEED Zero Energy.
1420 Kettner & Ash
San Diego, California
Gensler’s design team transformed the 1420 Kettner building in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood into a unique, active work environment with amenities and outdoor space for employees.
Cushman & Wakefield San Diego
San Diego, California
Cushman & Wakefield moved its San Diego regional headquarters office to One Paseo, a brand-new, Class A commercial and residential development in the prestigious Del Mar community.
One Paseo
San Diego, California
One Paseo is a mixed-use development that offers innovative office space, curated retail, and luxury apartments, all within a walkable, vibrant community.
Barnes & Thornburg
San Diego, California
Barnes & Thornburg, a young, thriving law firm that has experienced incredible recent growth, worked with Gensler to reimagine its new offices in San Diego.
University of San Diego
Learning Commons
San Diego, California
Gensler worked with the University of San Diego (USD) to program and design its new Learning Commons facility to address classroom capacity issues on campus as well as provide active and flexible spaces for interaction, study, and learning.
ServiceNow
San Diego, California
Gensler collaborated with ServiceNow to develop the cloud computing software company’s San Diego tech campus workplace.
San Diego International Airport, Federal Inspection Services Facility
San Diego, California
The San Diego International Airport international arrival hall and Federal Inspection Services Facility was designed “inside out” to be intuitive and calming.
Foley & Lardner San Diego
San Diego, California
Foley & Lardner’s San Diego office creates a lifestyle-inspired legal workplace that caters to clients through a hospitality-inspired design approach.
Porsche Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California
This modern dealership glimmers on the Carlsbad skyline, beckoning drivers passing on the highway to come in and test drive the hottest new Porsche. Built...
Mesa College, Center for Business & Technology
San Diego, California
The Center for Business & Technology serves as a home to Mesa College's business, computer information science, multimedia, and fashion programs. The Center...
Adidas Showroom
San Diego, California
Dedicated to providing consumers with the best sports and fitness products in the world Adidas and is focused on offering a unique showroom experience. This...
Little Italy Food Hall
The Little Italy Food Hall was designed to activate the Piazza della Famiglia which lies in the heart of one of San Diego’s hippest neighborhoods. Designed...
San Diego International Airport, Terminal 2 Parking Plaza
San Diego, California
This three-story, 3,000-space parking plaza designed by Gensler with state-of-the-art sustainable features at the San Diego International Airport is not a typical parking structure.
San Diego State University, Tenochca Residence Entry
San Diego, California
The Tenochca Entry building serves as a vibrant new gateway to the Tenochca Residence Hall and outdoor recreation spaces on SDSU’s campus. The building...
San Diego State University, Tula Community Center
San Diego, California
The Tula Community Center is all about connectivity and community engagement. The facility creates a sustainable, vibrant, and active space that is...
REGIONAL AND OFFICE LEADERSHIP
John Adams
Co-Regional Managing Principal
John Adams is the Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Southwest region and serves on Gensler’s Management Committee.
Andy Cohen
Global Co-Chair
Andy Cohen is Global Co-Chair of Gensler, the world’s most influential architecture and design firm.
J. Kevin Heinly
Co-Regional Managing Principal, Co-Managing Director
Kevin Heinly is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Southwest region and Co-Managing Director of Gensler San Diego.
OFFICE LEADERSHIP
Tom Heffernan
Co-Managing Director, Principal
Tom Heffernan is a Principal and Co-Managing Director for Gensler’s San Diego office who is focused on design for higher education and local government.
LEADERSHIP
Stacy Cannon
Studio Director, Principal
Stacy Cannon is a Principal and a registered architect with over 17 years of experience with a focus on commercial office building renovations, tenant improvements and a variety...
Darrel Fullbright
Office Developers Leader, Studio Director, Principal
Darrel Fullbright is a global leader of Gensler’s Office Developers practice and a Design Director for Gensler San Diego.
Richard King
Studio Director, Project Manager, Principal
As a Principal for Gensler San Diego, Richard King has helped grow the firm’s Cities sector work in higher education and healthcare across the region.
Elif Tinney
Studio Director, Design Director, Principal
Elif Tinney is a Design Director at Gensler with over 22 years of experience focusing on workplace projects in technology, corporate, and financial markets.
NEWS & RECOGNITION
Gensler and San Diego International Airport Set a Global Benchmark With the New Terminal 1: Sustainable, Experience-Driven Design
From expanded gates and intuitive wayfinding to carbon-free operations, the new terminal creates a gateway that reflects Southern California’s spirit and sets new industry standards.
September 23, 2025
Gensler’s $3.8B Redesign of Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport Captures the Essence of San Diego
Gensler Principal Terence Young and Studio Director Andy Huang shared how the terminal brings San Diego’s sunlight, sky, and outdoor lifestyle into the travel experience.
September 22, 2025
Gensler Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin Shares Insights on Measuring Space Effectiveness in the Workplace
Pogue McLaurin also revealed Gensler’s Workplace Survey found the top reasons for coming to the office were “strikingly consistent” across generations.
September 10, 2025
Fortune Features Insights From Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein on How AI Is Reshaping Design
Gensler co-CEO Jordan Goldstein shares how AI is influencing design and transforming business. He describes AI as a creative partner that helps prototype more empathetic experiences, from calming hospital visits to reducing stress in airports.
September 03, 2025
Axios Spotlights San Diego Airport’s $3.8 Billion New Terminal Design
Gensler Design Director Andy Huang says San Diego Airport’s new terminal design stands out with “the intersection of art, architecture, building performance, how it contributes to passenger and employee comfort, and makes a design statement.”
September 02, 2025
Times of San Diego Toured the New San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 Ahead of Its Phase One Opening
Gensler Interior Design Director Kris McCann highlighted the terminal’s energy-saving design, including efficient air-conditioning, as the project pursues LEED-Gold certification.
August 27, 2025
Interior Design Magazine Celebrates 60 Years of Gensler’s Impact on the Business of Design
The exclusive feature spotlights global projects across practices and interviews with leaders, including Q&As with co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink and co-chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins.
August 25, 2025
Business Insider Explores the Renaissance of Outdoor Spaces at Airports Across the U.S.
Gensler Design Director Terence Young detailed the rise of alfresco spaces, including Gensler’’s work at JetBlue’s T5 Rooftop at New York’s JFK International Airport and at San Diego International Airport’s expansive new terrace.
July 14, 2025
Gensler Ranked #1 on Architectural Record’s Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms of 2025
Architectural Record recognized Gensler as the #1 firm for the sixth consecutive year on its list of the Top 300 Architecture Firms in the U.S.
June 04, 2025
The Rise of “Al Fresco Spaces” at U.S. Airports Benefits Staff and Travelers Alike
Gensler Principal Terence Young shared that Gensler and Turner-Flatiron are creating a giant outdoor terrace at San Diego Airport’s Terminal 1 that will offer sweeping views of the harbor, downtown, and mountains.
May 12, 2025
Gensler Announces Key Leadership Elevation in the Firm’s Southwest Region
Gensler Veteran J. Kevin Heinly Named as Co-Regional Managing Principal
April 14, 2025
Gensler Recognized on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 List
Recognized for the second consecutive year, the global design firm earned praise for its Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards™, spotlighting groundbreaking innovation in the building sector.
March 18, 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
I+S Interviewed Gensler Co-CEOs on 2025 Design Forecast and the Future of the Built Environment
The piece explored key trends shaping the future of cities, housing, and work.
February 18, 2025
Forbes Recognized Gensler on Its 2025 List of America’s Best Large Employers
The annual ranking is based on a survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees at companies across all industry sectors employing more than 5,000 U.S. workers.
February 12, 2025
INSIGHTS
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
Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Student Housing
In a time of great market uncertainty, student housing is proving to be a good investment for developers and revenue-positive for campuses.
Blog
Debunking 3 Myths About Generational Differences in the Workplace
As generational differences narrow, organizations should focus their workplace strategies across the entire talent spectrum.
Blog
The Rise of Outdoor Spaces at Airports
Major U.S. airports are actively incorporating outdoor terraces and patios as a passenger amenity — and transforming the traveler experience.
Blog
The Top 10 Cities People Don’t Want to Leave
Gensler’s 2025 City Pulse survey reveals the top cities where people not only move to, but also stay long-term.
Blog
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.
Blog
The New Workplace Experiences That People Crave
Employees want to move past the corporate workplace experience to more creative, natural, and residential environments.
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
5 Ways Suburban Office Campuses Are Transforming Into Thriving Communities
Tomorrow’s office campuses demand much more than a park and a café to attract and retain talent.
Research
Evolving Immersive: The 2025 Immersive Entertainment & Culture Industry Report
Explore the most comprehensive evaluation of the state of Immersive Experience available today, published in partnership by Gensler and the Immersive Experience Institute.
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.
Insight
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.
Blog
The Evolution of Sports Venue Brand Integration: From Simple to Sophisticated
The new landscape of brand in sports is more sophisticated than ever.
Blog
Using Narrative Design and Local Context to Create Authentic and Memorable Hospitality Experiences
Gensler's global leaders for Hospitality and Experience Design discuss the intersection of these two industries and their process for creating memorable destinations.
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