Aaron Birney, AIA, LEED AP, RDI
Lifestyle Sector Leader, Design Director, Principal
Aaron is a designer who thrives on the fast-paced creative process of translating brands to the built environment. He helps lead the firm’s Global Lifestyle Sector and serves as a Studio Leader and Design Director for Gensler’s Los Angeles office. With more than 20 years of experience, Aaron is responsible for a range of award-winning projects that have helped to redefine and elevate the brands with which he’s worked. Aaron believes in and promotes a holistic design approach that considers the many different opportunities that shape a strong user experience. Utilizing his diverse design background, Aaron pairs an understanding of human behavior with the exploration of environmental, architectural, retail, and graphic design solutions to create projects with user experiences that are as considered and cohesive as they are comprehensive.