Gensler
 | |
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Founder(s) |
Art Gensler Drue Gensler James Follett |
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
| Employees | >3,500 (as of October 2012)[1] |
| Website | www.gensler.com |
M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., referred to as Gensler, is a global design and architecture firm headquartered in San Francisco, California.[2][3] In 2012, Gensler generated the most revenue of any architecture firm based in the US for the second year in a row.[4] As of 2013, it operates offices in 43 cities in 14 countries worldwide.[5]
Founding
The firm was founded in 1965 by Art and Drue Gensler, and their associate James Follett.[6] The firm originally focused on corporate interiors,[7] but has since diversified into numerous forms of architecture and design, including commercial office buildings, retail centres, airports, education facilities and entertainment complexes. It is also involved in planning and urban design, brand strategy, environmental graphic design, mission-critical facilities, sustainable design consulting, and other areas.[8]
Staff
In October 2008, Gensler employed almost 3,300 people. However, due to the economic downturn of the late 2000s, the number of employees fell to 2,100 in 2009.[citation needed] As of 2013, the firm employs more than 3,500 people.[1]
Recognition
Gensler was awarded the Architecture Firm Award for 2000 by the American Institute of Architects.[9]
Notable projects
- Shanghai Tower,[10] Shanghai, China, 2014
- The Tower at PNC Plaza,[11] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2014
- San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, T2 terminal,[12] 2011
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, New York, JetBlue T5,[13] 2008[14]
- Houston Ballet Center for Dance,[15] Houston, Texas, 2011
- Duke Kunshan University,[16] Kunshan, China, 2013
- Facebook, Inc.,[17] London, 2012
- The Ritz-Carlton,Dubai International Financial Centre,[18] Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2004
- Farmers Field,[19] Los Angeles, California, 2014
- The Avenues (Kuwait),[20] Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2012
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ben Ikenson, "Gensler's Secret Sauce," Metropolis Magazine, July 2013. http://www.metropolismag.com/June-2013/Genslers-Secret-Sauce/
- ↑ O'Connell, Jonathan (August 26, 2012). "Gensler, with Robert Peck on board, expanding consulting practice". Washington Post. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ↑ "M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.". Hoover's. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ↑ Anna Fixsen, "Top 300 Architecture Firms," Architectural Record, July 2013
- ↑ Ben Ikenson, "Gensler's Secret Sauce," Metropolis Magazine, July 2013. http://www.metropolismag.com/June-2013/Genslers-Secret-Sauce/
- ↑ Robert Cassidy, "Art Gensler: Still Making a Difference for Clients Every Day," Building Design+Construction, January 3, 2012. http://www.bdcnetwork.com/art-gensler-still-making-difference-clients-every-day
- ↑ Ben Ikenson, "Gensler's Secret Sauce," Metropolis Magazine, July 2013, http://www.metropolismag.com/June-2013/Genslers-Secret-Sauce/
- ↑ Gensler.com, "About Us." http://www.gensler.com/uploads/documents/About_Gensler_Fact_Sheet_130801_08_01_2013.pdf
- ↑ "Gensler Wins AIA Firm Award". Architecture Week online. June 7, 2000. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/58
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/65
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/340>
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/2
- ↑ http://www.jetblue.com/travel/jfk/
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/342
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/381
- ↑ http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-13428-gensler-to-design-facebooks-london-office/
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/71
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/362
- ↑ http://www.gensler.com/#projects/309
Further reading
- McKee, Bradford (March 2005). "Art Gensler: The Boss". Architecture 89 (5) (BPI Communications, Inc). p. 127