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The 18-Hour Campus: Strategies for Creating Vibrant, Round-the-Clock Hubs
Here are three strategies universities are adopting to create environments where students, faculty, and communities engage throughout the day and night.
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Families Are Leaving Cities — Here’s How to Win Them Back
Children are critical to well-functioning cities. How can we ensure our cities work well for children and encourage parents to stay?
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The Second Serve
The Second Serve Spotlights the Updated Cincinnati Open, Inspired by Roman Stadiums
The Cincinnati Open underwent a $260 million renovation led by Gensler. Design Director Kristin Byrd explained that the design was inspired by the sunken courts of 20th-century Roman stadiums.
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The Power of Clean Air in Sports-Centered Design
In arenas, training centers, and stadiums, air quality is not just a comfort factor — it’s a competitive edge, affecting athletes’ ability to train, compete, and recover.
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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.
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Libraries: The Last Urban Oasis
Libraries are no longer just a place for books; they play an integral role as the last bastion of democratic space in our cities.
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Right-Sizing the Community Hospital: Optimizing for the Future
As U.S. health systems prepare for an uncertain future, our prototype hospital looks to expand care with fewer beds.
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How the Rise in Digital and Home Health Will Transform Healthcare
New technologies and digital tools leveraging AI are starting to redefine how we manage our personal healthcare needs — and it starts at home.
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How a New Vision for Flexible Co-Living Conversions Can Support Housing Affordability
Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts studied building typologies in nine cities to better understand the potential in this unique office-to-residential conversion model.
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Designing Campus Spaces for Tomorrow’s Workers in the Age of AI
Higher education institutions that embed human-plus-technical skills into an ecosystem of third spaces will help prepare tomorrow’s workforce.
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Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Navigate Uncertainty in Campus Workplaces
Predictive analytics is rewriting traditional campus planning rules, allowing institutions to design spaces that expand and contract with actual demand patterns.
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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.
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The New York Times
The New York Times Spotlights Centennial Yards as a Prime Example of Sports-Anchored Developments
The forthcoming Centennial Yards Entertainment District in Atlanta, designed by Gensler and SHAPE, is spotlighted as an example of the rise of real estate developments led by professional sports teams.
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Reenvisioning Retail Centres: Lessons From China for the Middle East
We explore how key lessons from China’s retail evolution can reshape the future of retail centres in the Middle East.
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5 ‘Out of the Box’ Strategies for the Retail Real Estate Market
As big box retail closures mount, here’s a look at five unique uses to repurpose large, vacant spaces in a changing landscape.
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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.
In The Media
Gensler’s Butterfly-Inspired Terminal One Design at JFK Airport Is Set to Open in June 2026
The Points Guy spotlighted John F. Kennedy International Airport’s $19 billion glow-up, which includes the new Terminal One, designed by Gensler. It features a light-filled box with a roof that slopes down to a central axis.
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Unlocking Value in Class A High-Rises: The Strategic Advantage of Spec Suites
In Class A commercial towers, spec suites are becoming a go-to strategy for converting vacancy into value.
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How Strategic Shifts Can Reignite Employee Engagement
In today’s workplace, employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a vital force behind organizational success.
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Historic Buildings: A New Solution for Modern Data Centers
Repurposing historic buildings into data centers is a compelling strategy for heritage preservation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
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How London’s Green Real Estate Can Lead the Global Climate Agenda
Despite global decarbonisation efforts, emissions continue to rise. But the UK is quietly and steadily reducing its carbon footprint.
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A New Vision for Urban Design in Tropical Climates
Through thoughtful, climate-responsive design, seemingly adverse conditions can become a distinct advantage for tropical cities.
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.
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