Gensler Design Exchange

As designers, the pandemic has challenged us to rise to the occasion and create better opportunities for interconnectivity in our future world. Without our physical studios, materials libraries, and in-person teams, our design processes shifted and our sources of inspiration have evolved. Today we're inviting Gensler DC Design Director Nestor Santa-Cruz back to the podcast to explore how his work...

At this critical inflection point in our history, it's important to reflect and recharge in order to preserve not just our individual wellbeing, but also our ability to return to designing the future of our cities with our best foot forward. As we continue to dream up innovative, purpose-built spaces both public and private, how can we be more mindful, intentional, and impactful? Insights & tips f...

This week, we're excited to share with you a webinar we hosted recently with our Gensler staff focused on embracing multiculturalism in design — both in our design work and in our industry. The conversation, moderated by Gensler Principal & Global Director of Design, Jordan Goldstein , featured special guest Michael Marshall, AIA, NOMA , Design Director & Principal of Michael Marshall Design , who...

Are you confused by the Trash/Recycle/Compost bins at health food stores? Are you seeking simple ways to be less wasteful at work — or is your company interested in learning about how to establish some greener, more mindful operations in the workplace? You've come to the right place. Today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast features Benjamin Holsinger , a leader in Sustainability & W...

This week on the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, Gensler's Jordan Goldstein speaks with the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, moderated by Sarah Rottenberg, Adjunct Assistant Professor & Executive Director, Integrated Product Design Program at the University of Pennsylvania. SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/genslerpod

Gensler Principal & Global Design Management Leader Jim Williamson interviews IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Executive Vice President & CEO Cheryl Durst to discuss diversity and design in a post-pandemic world. Together they share advice for aspiring designers, thoughts on the future of design, and  best practices to foster the next generation of designers to be more inclusive an...

Today, our host Brandon Larcom sits down with Gensler experts Chuck Rudalavage, Regional Practice Area Leader for Higher Education, and Emily Fridman, Regional Director for Digital Experience Design, to explore the paradigm shift in the learning experience happening now across the globe. With Chuck's expertise in the physical design of learning facilities and Emily's experience creating meaningful...

Today's special episode is a recording of a webinar we participated in in early April, hosted by our retail real estate owner, operator, and developer friends at EDENS . In this webinar, you'll hear from Norma Morales Perez , Senior Vice President of Brand & Culture at EDENS, and Gensler workplace experts Janet Pogue McLaurin , Workplace Leader and Principal, and Cheryl Duvall , Consulting Practic...

Today, in honor of Earth Week, you'll hear from Gensler Miami architect and sea level rise expert Ana Benatuil in a fascinating interview with Marilys Nepomechie  — Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Professor of Architecture in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University — and Katherine Hagemann  — Resilience Program Manager at Miami-Dade Coun...

It's no secret that retail has experienced a tumultuous time, and as cities continue to grow and face new challenges, retailers now more than ever are adapting to today's demands. In today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange, Kathleen Jordan , co-studio director and resident retail expert at Gensler, owner and chief retail strategist Charlotte, sits down with Jordan Dollard of Esther & Elsa ,...

In today's episode, our host Brandon Larcom sits down with internationally recognized Gensler D.C. Design Director Nestor Santa-Cruz . With more than 20 years of corporate interiors experience, Nestor is noted for his award-winning designs, which have been published in Interior Design , Contract Design , Elle Décor , Architectural Record , and The Washington Post . Nestor has earned a reputation a...

In today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we sit down with EDENS CEO Jodie McLean , El Cielo Hospitality Group Owner and Chef JuanMa Barrientos , and Ambassador of Colombia to the United States, Francisco Santos Calderón , to discuss La Cosecha's cultural impact, authenticity, and significance in the nation's capital. SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/genslerpod

Washington D.C. has experienced great transformation over the past decade. Ten years ago, neighborhoods such as Shaw, the Yards, Union Market, and the Wharf looked vastly different, if they existed at all. Now, these neighborhoods are among the most sought-after zip codes in the city. In today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange, Francisco Gonzalez , Gensler D.C. Office Director, sits down wi...

In today's episode of the podcast, Gensler's Transportation & Infrastructure Practice Area Leader David Zaidain speaks with experts from the District Department of Transportation & the Greater Washington Partnership to investigate how D.C. is learning from cities across the country, like Richmond and Seattle, to modernize its bus system and make it a modern mode of public transportation optimized...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stress inducing events in a person's life. That's why researchers at the Aquilino Cancer Center are investigating new methods of oncology that will treat not only the physical symptoms of disease, but the psychological aspects as well. Paired with design experts Chris Baer and Gensler's Tama Duffy Day , research oncologists like Dr. Manish Agrawa...

Today, we're peeling back the next layer of La Cosecha's Mercado (market), Arte (art), and Cultura (culture) principles to discuss how the space's mindfully curated design and art selection establishes a cultural touchpoint authentically representative of today's Latin America. Our host, Gensler's Brandon Larcom, returns to La Cosecha's Estudio to talk with EDENS Managing Director Bill Caldwell, I...

Hot off the heels of this year's Wellbeing Week, we'd like to share with you a few tips we learned from Grace Ogden, a mindfulness meditation teacher with the George Washington University Center for Integrative Medicine, who led our staff through three simple meditations to manage stress. Leading the conversation is Gregory Plavcan, sustainability specialist and Wellbeing Week champion here at Gen...

We are excited to introduce a three-part series on the Gensler Design Exchange podcast in collaboration with EDENS. Together, over the course of the next three months, we will explore how contemporary Latin marketplace La Cosecha ("the harvest"), designed by EDENS and Gensler, transcends the traditional concept of a marketplace by planting the seeds for a wide variety of ripe cultural immersion ex...

We're bring some exciting changes to the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, including a new logo AND new music! Stay tuned for more exciting episodes coming your way soon. In the meantime, don't forget to leave us a review if you've enjoyed the show! For more Gensler insights, check out the latest Design Forecast live on Gensler.com .

In today's podcast episode, Jill Goebel speaks with Nestlé USA's Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Dawn Striff to discuss the vital role of change management in facilitating the company's large-scale move and how the new headquarters' design has impacted the culture, mission, community involvement, and workplace productivity of Nestlé USA. SHOW NOTES:  bit.ly/genslerpod

Colleges and universities have cracked the code to propel cities forward toward the future of education: focus on the campus experience, expand pathways to new careers, and partner with surrounding communities and cities to drive growth. In Arlington, Va., Marymount University has done just that. In today's podcast, Duncan Lyons , Design Director at Gensler, is speaking with Matthew Shank , Presid...

Today, Kathleen Allen, brand strategist at Gensler, speaks with Jennifer Bowen, Vice President of Destination Development of the Augusta Convention and Visitor's Bureau, about how the new "Augusta & Co." redefines the traditional visitors center experience and creates a unique identity for the city of Augusta, Ga., serving as both a launchpad for an amazing visit to Augusta and a platform for the...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are bringing you a special episode of the Gensler Design Exchange focused on the impact of sound in health and wellness. In this episode, Gensler's health and wellness leader, Tama Duffy Day , speaks with ambient electronic musician Yoko Sen , whose research on noise in hospitals and its effects on stress, health, and healing for both patients and phys...

In today's rapidly changing world, companies, civic leaders, and citizens alike are interested in learning how they can incorporate sustainability into their organizations, communities, and daily lives to be more mindful of our impact on this Earth. In the spirit of Spring and Earth Day, today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast features Benjamin Holsinger , a leader in Sustainability...

Trends change fast with the influence of social media, but in architecture and design, a reputation and success is built over time. From glass walls to tables and chairs, chances are Barbara Nolan has helped influence your everyday surroundings. Gensler Director of Product Development Brandon Larcom speaks with Barbara Nolan, founder and principal of the Nolan Brands furniture showroom, today on h...