Gensler Residential vs. Office Conversion: When to Choose Which Approach (A 2025 Reality Check)
Choosing between starting a project as a Gensler residential project or an office-to-residential conversion isn't straightforward. Based on common pitfalls and real cost data, here’s a practical decision tree for B2B clients.
When 'Just Quick' Design Decisions Cost Your Company Real Money: An Admin's Perspective on Office Fit-Out Pitfalls
An office admin's real-world breakdown of how overlooking small details in a Gensler-designed office renovation leads to high repair costs and lost productivity. Focuses on door trim, baseboard heaters, and the gap between design and maintenance.
Why I Don't Care How Big Your Order Is — And Why Gensler Doesn't Either
An experienced administrative buyer argues that order size shouldn't determine service quality, drawing on industry standards and a specific experience with Gensler's Pearl House project to make the case.
Gensler Office-to-Residential Conversion: A Cost Controller's Reality vs. The Hype
A practical, data-driven comparison of Gensler's office-to-residential conversion services versus DIY or generalist approaches, from a procurement professional's perspective. Focuses on total cost of ownership, hidden risks, and when to trust the specialist.
Choosing an Architect for Your Office Conversion: When Speed Matters More Than Price
An office administrator shares hard-earned lessons on selecting an architecture firm. Discover when paying a premium for guaranteed delivery makes sense, and when a flexible, lower-cost approach works better.
Gensler Residential & Pearl House: A Cost Controller’s Perspective on Office-to-Residential Conversion
I’m a procurement manager who’s tracked every dollar on commercial fit-outs for 6 years. Here’s what I really think about Gensler’s residential work, Pearl House, and the hidden costs of office-to-residential conversion.
The Gensler Headache: Why Office-to-Residential Conversion Costs More Than You Think (And Why You Should Pay It Anyway)
A cost controller's take on office-to-residential conversions: the hidden costs of architectural services, and why paying for certainty on a tight deadline is the only sensible move.
Gensler for Office-to-Residential Conversion: Is the World's Largest Architecture Firm Always the Right Fit?
A procurement-focused analysis of Gensler's services for commercial-to-residential conversion projects, including cost considerations based on firm size and project scope.
What I Learned the Hard Way About Specifying Glass for Commercial Projects
An admin buyer shares practical insights on choosing between reflective coated glass, large-format tempered glass, and laminated double glazed units based on real project experiences.