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'''Gensler''' is a global [[design firm|design]] and [[architecture firm]] headquartered in [[San Francisco]] with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, London, Dubai, Shanghai and other cities. The firm was founded by [[M._Arthur_Gensler,_Jr.|M. Arthur Gensler,Jr.,]] James R. Follett, and Drue Gensler in 1965 originally focusing on corporate interiors. Gensler is credited for establishing the profession of corporate office design as distinct from the practice of architecture and interior design. |
'''Gensler''' is a global [[design firm|design]] and [[architecture firm]] headquartered in [[San Francisco]] with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, London, Dubai, Shanghai and other cities. The firm was founded by [[M._Arthur_Gensler,_Jr.|M. Arthur Gensler,Jr.,]] James R. Follett, and Drue Gensler in 1965 originally focusing on corporate interiors. '''Gensler is credited for establishing the profession of corporate office design as distinct from the practice of architecture and interior design.'''<ref>http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/content_display/esearch/e3i7ee130cb613423b2677ec9e11e8974c5</ref> |
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Today, Gensler is the largest architecture firm in the United States and in the world, as well as the most profitable.<ref>[http://archrecord.construction.com/practice/top150/0706top150.asp Top 150 Architecture Firms' 2006 revenues total $8 billion - Practice Matters | Architectural Record<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In October 2008 it had employed almost 3,300 people in 34 offices worldwide. Due to the economic downturn started in October 2008, the number of employees fell to 2,100 in 2009 and stands today at 2,300. |
Today, Gensler is the largest architecture firm in the United States and in the world, as well as the most profitable.<ref>[http://archrecord.construction.com/practice/top150/0706top150.asp Top 150 Architecture Firms' 2006 revenues total $8 billion - Practice Matters | Architectural Record<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In October 2008 it had employed almost 3,300 people in 34 offices worldwide. Due to the economic downturn started in October 2008, the number of employees fell to 2,100 in 2009 and stands today at 2,300. |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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*"Legend" Award, Contract Magazine 2010 |
*"Legend" Award, Contract Magazine 2010<ref>http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/content_display/design/designer-profiles/e3i7ee130cb613423b2436aa14f08a46105</ref> |
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*Interior Design Hall of Fame (first time a firm, rather than an individual, received the award), 2009 |
*Interior Design Hall of Fame (first time a firm, rather than an individual, received the award), 2009<ref>http://www.interiordesign.net/hof/11129-Arthur_Gensler.php</ref> |
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*U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership Award, 2005 |
*U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership Award, 2005<ref>http://www.tracecollaborative.com/Trace%20Collaborative%20-%20Recognition_files/Leadership_full.pdf</ref> |
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*Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2004 |
*Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2004<ref>http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000459591</ref> |
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*Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2003 |
*Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2003<ref>http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000459591</ref> |
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*[[Architecture Firm Award]], [[American Institute of Architects]], 2000 |
*[[Architecture Firm Award]], [[American Institute of Architects]], 2000<ref>http://www.architectureweek.com/2000/0531/news_3-1.html</ref>. |
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*Firm of the Year, AIA-California, 1995 |
*Firm of the Year, AIA-California, 1995 |
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Revision as of 16:53, 5 August 2010
Gensler is a global design and architecture firm headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, London, Dubai, Shanghai and other cities. The firm was founded by M. Arthur Gensler,Jr., James R. Follett, and Drue Gensler in 1965 originally focusing on corporate interiors. Gensler is credited for establishing the profession of corporate office design as distinct from the practice of architecture and interior design.[1]
Today, Gensler is the largest architecture firm in the United States and in the world, as well as the most profitable.[2] In October 2008 it had employed almost 3,300 people in 34 offices worldwide. Due to the economic downturn started in October 2008, the number of employees fell to 2,100 in 2009 and stands today at 2,300.
The firm specializes in multiple practices including: commercial office buildings, workplace, retail, airports, hospitality, education, mixed-use & entertainment, planning and urban design, brand strategy, mission critical facilities,sustainable design consulting, sports and others.
Notable Gensler buildings
- Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China, 2014 (under construction)
- The Museum of Bond Vehicles + Espionage, Momence, IL, 2012
- The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, 2010
- Camp Emerald Bay Eco Cabin, Catalina, California, 2009
- Johnson Controls Headquarters, Glendale, Wisconsin, 2009
- JetBlue Airways, JFK International Airport, Terminal 5, Queens, New York, 2008[3]
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport, North Terminal Redevelopment, Romulus, Michigan, 2008
- The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Beacon, New York, 2008
- 2000 Avenue of the Stars,Century City, Los Angeles, California, 2007
- Center on Halsted, Chicago, Illinois, 2007
- Pat Lobb Toyota First LEED Autodealership, McKinney, Texas, 2006
- Government Communications Headquarters, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 2003
- Toys "R" Us Flagship Store, Times Square, New York City, NY, 2001
- Super Power Building, Clearwater, Florida, (Under construction)
Firm locations
- Abu Dhabi
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Texas
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Beijing
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Detroit, Michigan
- Dubai
- Houston, Texas
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- London
- Los Angeles, California
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Morristown, New Jersey
- New York, New York
- Newport Beach, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- San Diego, California
- San Francisco, California
- San Jose, California
- San José
- San Ramon, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Tampa, Florida
- Tokyo
- Washington, D.C.
Awards
- "Legend" Award, Contract Magazine 2010[4]
- Interior Design Hall of Fame (first time a firm, rather than an individual, received the award), 2009[5]
- U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership Award, 2005[6]
- Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2004[7]
- Contract Magazine “Most Admired” among architects and interior design firms, 2003[8]
- Architecture Firm Award, American Institute of Architects, 2000[9].
- Firm of the Year, AIA-California, 1995
Notes
- ^ http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/content_display/esearch/e3i7ee130cb613423b2677ec9e11e8974c5
- ^ Top 150 Architecture Firms' 2006 revenues total $8 billion - Practice Matters | Architectural Record
- ^ JetBlue Terminal 5 website, accessed on Feb 21, 2008
- ^ http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/content_display/design/designer-profiles/e3i7ee130cb613423b2436aa14f08a46105
- ^ http://www.interiordesign.net/hof/11129-Arthur_Gensler.php
- ^ http://www.tracecollaborative.com/Trace%20Collaborative%20-%20Recognition_files/Leadership_full.pdf
- ^ http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000459591
- ^ http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000459591
- ^ http://www.architectureweek.com/2000/0531/news_3-1.html
References
Coleman, Cindy (2001). Interior Design Handbook of Professional Practice. McGraw-Hill Professional. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
McKee, Bradford (March). "Art Gensler: The Boss". Architecture. Vol. 89, no. 5. BPI Communications, Inc (published March 2005). p. 127. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)