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Blog
Reimagining North Michigan Avenue: A New Era for Chicago’s High Street
Gensler’s study envisions a series of interventions to create an engaging experience on one of the world’s most iconic high streets.
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In The Media
The New York Times
Phoenix Mercury Unveil New ‘Crown Jewel’ Practice Facility, Designed by Gensler
The opening of the $100 million amenity-rich performance center coincides with the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.
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Project
Phoenix Mercury Training Facility and Headquarters
Gensler has partnered with the Phoenix Mercury to design a new facility specifically aimed to redefine the way women athletes train and prepare for games.
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Blog
Trends to Look for at the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
How Paris 2024 is achieving more with less, and the trends shaping the Games wide open.
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Blog
The Most Impactful Urban Infrastructure? City Streets
Gensler’s plan for Hollywood Boulevard demonstrates how rethinking city streets can revitalize cities, create healthy communities, and support sustainable mobility.
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Blog
How Design Can Integrate Social Value Into Residential Developments
Design plays an integral role in fostering social value within residential areas.
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Research
Shifting Carbon Neutral Into Drive: The Congo Basin Institute
We partnered with UCLA’s Institute of Environment and Sustainability to investigate design methods for carbon neutral buildings in the Congo Basin of Cameroon.
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Blog
Maximising Urban Space: 3 Strategies for Solving the U.K.’s Housing Crisis
Addressing the U.K. housing shortage will require a multifaceted, strategic approach, recognising the urgent need for land to accommodate new homes and infrastructure.
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Blog
Laying the Groundwork for Climate Preparedness
Gensler’s Resilience Preparedness Framework develops concrete actions that designers can take to address climate shifts.
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Blog
Designing for Racial Equity and Inclusion
Equitable design isn’t just about building physical structures; it’s about reshaping our society to ensure a more prosperous tomorrow.
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In The Media
Talks at Google
Talks at Google Featured an In-Depth Conversation With Gensler Global Co-Chair Andy Cohen
The conversation highlighted “Design for a Radically Changing World,” which uncovers how design impacts our lives and offers actionable advice for business leaders, designers, and all people.
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Blog
Designing a Sustainable Hospital of the Future
By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can create a more sustainable future for healthcare.
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Press Release
Gensler Welcomes Three Senior Healthcare Design Leaders to Support Global Growth
The new leaders will be based in Toronto, Shanghai, and Houston — bolstering expertise in humancentric healthcare design across key regions.
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Research
Redefining the Future of Urban Wellness in China
We created a framework and adaptable urban design toolkit to promote wellness in Chinese cities at the neighborhood level.
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TRENDS
The 8 Trends Shaping Design in 2024
Here are the most important signals and key opportunities we see in the building industry today.
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Insight
Gensler Product Sustainability Standards 1.0
Gensler has made a commitment to reduce the carbon emissions on our projects by 2030. A critical step in that process is setting sustainability standards for the products that we specify every day on behalf of our clients.
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Harborplace
Baltimore, Maryland
Gensler is partnering with MCB Real Estate to lead the design of the master plan for the future of Harborplace, a mixed-use waterfront destination in Baltimore.
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Reimagining North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Gensler and a team of key real estate leaders studied the innovations and interventions that could elevate the North Michigan Avenue experience.
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Inovus
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
The Inovus project in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, is set to become a catalyst for regional innovation and is the first project in Mexico to integrate hospitality into
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