Gensler, one of the most prestigious architecture and design firms in the world, has for decades stood out for transforming spaces around the world. In this article, we’ll explore Gensler.
Founded in 1965 by Art Gensler, his wife Drue Gensler and partner James Follet, Gensler began as a small company in San Francisco. Art Gensler’s philosophy is the importance of human-centered design. The company has opened offices in various cities around the world. Gensler operates in a variety of sectors including corporate, educational, residential and urban architecture, with an approach that allows the company to handle multiple projects of different scales, from design to urbanism.
Gensler has become a leader in architectural design for visualizing or modifying its projects in real time using high technology such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) and virtual reality. Committed to sustainability, Gensler tries to create projects that minimize environmental impact, one example of which is The Tower at PNC Plaza in Pittsburgh, one of the most sustainable buildings in the world.
The Tower at PNC Plaza in Pittsburgh, USA
The Tower at PNC Plaza, which opened in 2015, is known as one of the most sustainable buildings in the world. The skyscraper contains 33 floors and was designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The building has a natural ventilation system and a double façade that helps regulate the internal temperature, minimizing the need for artificial heating and cooling.
Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world, is 632 meters high and has 128 floors. This skyscraper is also an example of sustainable design. The building has a spiral shape that reduces the wind load by 24%, saving construction material. It also incorporates green technologies such as integrated wind turbines, rainwater harvesting and a double façade that improves energy efficiency.
Facebook Headquarters, Menlo Park
Known as MPK20, it is an example of an innovative workspace. Designed by Gensler in collaboration with Frank Gehry, the building opened in 2015 and is one of the largest open-plan buildings in the world. The 3.6-hectare green roof provides an outdoor space for employees, improving well-being and sustainability.
