Design Forecast 2026
6 Trends Shaping Design in 2026
Discover the most important and actionable themes shaping design in 2026, based on over 100 trends across 33 industries around the world.
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The Future of Airport Modernization Starts with Experience
How smart experience design is reshaping the airport passenger journey.
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How the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Challenges Assumptions About Sports Design
Milan–Cortina 2026 will be held across multiple cities and fragile landscapes, creating a new model for large-scale sporting events.
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Design Insider
Gensler’s Escapade Spa-Francorchamps Concept Redefines What a Motorsport Destination Venue Can Be
Gensler’s design concept for the Escapade Spa-Francorchamps luxury hospitality venue features a trackside hotel, wellness and performance centre, event spaces, and on-circuit residences.
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Designing Women’s Sports Facilities for New Fans and Sponsors
Gensler Sports designers explain how women’s sports facilities are evolving to serve new audiences and opportunities.
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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Sports
Gensler’s Sports leaders explore the design trends redefining the next era of sports design, from fan-first districts to athlete-driven spaces.
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The Conference Board
The Conference Board Featured A Keynote by Gensler Co-CEO Elizabeth Brink on Forces Shaping the Future of Work
Gensler Co-CEO Elizabeth Brink shared how organizations can navigate economic uncertainty, evolving employee expectations, and rapid technological shifts with experience-driven design and long-term resilience.
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India’s Airport Cities: A Prototype for the Next Generation of Urban Development
How airport-adjacent developments are becoming a new prototype for Indian cities.
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People Magazine
People Magazine Spotlighted the “World’s Most Beautiful Airport” — the Gensler-Designed San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1
SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was awarded the Prix Versailles, sets a new standard for sustainability and wellness, while celebrating the Bay Area’s distinct culture.
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Amenity Intelligence: A Smarter Approach to Office Amenities
The future of office amenities isn’t about following trends — it’s about using intelligence to anticipate what users will value tomorrow.
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The Workplace in the Age of AI: Why Human Curiosity Still Matters
How AI adoption impacts three types of knowledge workers, and how the workplace can help them thrive.
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Forbes
Forbes CEO Newsletter Explores the Co-CEO Model, Spotlighting Gensler’s Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink
Extending across the firm, Gensler’s co-leadership model is defined by “a one-plus-one-equals-three approach,” Goldstein says.
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10 Workplace Trends for 2026: What’s In and What’s Out?
This is the year of bold moves, human-first thinking, and AI that doesn’t just answer questions but joins the team.
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Flex, Focus, Flourish: The Evolving Asia-Pacific Workplace
Last year, Gensler was engaged by a central government agency in Asia to answer a deceptively simple yet profound question: How much workspace does the public sector really need?
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Gensler New York Managing Director Joseph Lauro Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2026
The AIA College of Fellows recognized Joseph Lauro for his exceptional contributions to the architecture profession and society.
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Rethinking Residential Unit Design: Lessons from Office-to-Residential Conversions
Strategic unit design creates better living experiences for residents and better performance outcomes for developers.
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The Playbook by Morning Brew
Gensler’s Robert Fuller Shares the Challenges and Lessons Learned From Converting Over 5 Million Square Feet of NYC Office Space
Fuller states, “We’re in a unique moment now where the stars are aligning for a wave of new housing to come out of repurposing existing buildings.”
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Trends to Watch: What’s Next for Hotels and Hospitality
Gensler’s Hospitality leaders take a closer look at the trends shaping the future of hotels, branded residences, and resorts.
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Designing Tomorrow’s Shopping Centers: Global Ideas From Kuwait, Costa Rica, and Beyond
Around the world, developers are experimenting with new models that expand the meaning of “retail.” For U.S. retail designers, these examples offer valuable lessons for an era defined by shifting consumer behavior, climate pressures, and the need to create authentic community experiences.
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NEXT NEXT: Redefining Science Work for the AI and Machine Era
Our new concept looks at how AI and automation are redefining the science workplace and reshaping the future of labs.
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A Workplace That Adapts and Improves: A New Model in the Age of AI
Office space is viewed as a depreciating asset. We invite clients to truly future-proof their workplace: creating infrastructure that allows for it to adapt, flex, and grow as the business does; a pivot-in-thinking that will be crucial in the coming era of workplace planning and real estate.
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Healthcare Design
The New Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness Brings Together Fitness, Programming, and Education for Patients and Families
Gensler Design Director Lily Diego explained how adaptive reuse strategies kept new-build construction to a minimum while creating a central hub for patients and families.
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Test, Don’t Guess: A New Approach for Healthcare Design
Healthcare leaders are modeling multiple futures before breaking ground — shifting from fixed bets to flexible strategies.
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