Perspectives on architecture, workplace strategy, sustainability, and the future of the built environment from our global network of designers and researchers.
A practical checklist from a project manager who has made costly errors on Gensler interior design and construction projects. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls with frameless shower doors, white kitchen cabinets, and even pesky gnats.
A practical FAQ answering common questions about Gensler's company size, core services, project management approach, and total-cost value proposition for commercial real estate clients.
A project manager at Gensler shares a personal story about the realities of office-to-residential conversions. Why the conventional wisdom is wrong, and what it really takes to make these projects work in 2025.
A procurement manager’s breakdown of Gensler’s office-to-residential conversion costs vs. new construction, including hidden fees, TCO analysis, and lessons learned.
A senior project manager shares hard-learned lessons on the real cost of uncertainty in design and print deliverables for office-to-residential conversions, including how a $400 rush fee saved a $15,000 event and why screenshot mistakes can stall approvals.
A real-world story from an admin buyer about choosing Gensler for an office expansion — the unexpected cost savings, the design hiccups, and the one lesson that changed how I approve projects.
A senior project manager shares the costly mistakes made when assuming Gensler's size meant slow, corporate processes — and the surprising reality discovered after three years of rework.
An admin buyer’s real story of working with Gensler on an office renovation, covering window glass replacement, glass cutter use, and an unexpected flea outbreak – and what it taught us about quality and brand perception.
An insider's perspective on why rushing a project doesn't have to result in a subpar outcome, drawing on concrete examples from the architecture and design industry.