Talk:Gensler

Article critique
Is there a template that says this is one of the worst articles on WP? GenslerOnCities was probably correct in not editing due to COI, but the below article is much better than what is there, and perhaps some material from the existing article could be merged into it. Perhaps I'll do it when I'm back from vacation. OOPS as of September 10: I should have looked at the history before I wrote this; one undo would have fixed the article. Very un-WP. Perhaps I'll look into merging some from the below later. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.19.247.131 (talk) 19:02, 10 September 2012 (UTC)

69.19.247.51 (talk) 17:20, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

((RequestEdit))
My name is Leah and I work for Gensler. I recognize that since I work for Gensler I have a clear conflict of interest and will utilize the talk pages to discuss comments regarding the article.

I have created a new proposed article about Gensler that is updated and meets quality and sourcing standards compared to the current article. There are too many edits for this page to ask an editor to painstakingly change them one by one. As such, I am suggesting an entirely new article.

Additionally, I’m deleting the last set of recommended changes to the talk page that was made by a Gensler account back in 2010 (GenslerOnCities). These are outdated and did not follow Wikipedia’s rules. Leaving them up in the talk page may be confusing based on this new round of suggested edits.

My intent is not to transform this article into a glowing review of Gensler. Rather, I would like to make sure it is up to date and reflects general consensus.

Gensler is a global design firm with more than 40 offices around the world. The firm was founded in 1965 in San Francisco, California by Art and Drue Gensler and their associate James Follett.

Though it originally focused on corporate interiors, Gensler has since diversified into numerous forms of architecture and design, incorporating 20 practice areas, including commercial office buildings, professional services, retail centers, aviation, planning and urban design, hospitality, sports stadia, education facilities and entertainment complexes. Gensler is also involved in brand strategy, environmental graphic design, mission-critical facilities, and has recently invested in consulting for real estate, workplace and sustainable design. It operates regional offices in numerous cities worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Sao Paulo, London, Dubai and Shanghai.

The firm is privately-held under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Gensler employs an unusual leadership model, with three Executive Directors having shared leadership since 2006: Andy Cohen, FAIA, David Gensler, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP (Art Gensler’s oldest son) and Diane Hoskins, FAIA, LEED AP. They are supported by six additional members of the Board of Directors and a Leadership Council of approximately 100. The firm has focused on its culture during a number of years, with numerous talent development and retention programs.

In 2012, Gensler was the largest architecture firm in the United States by revenue, following a record year for the firm. In September 2012, it employed more than 3,500 people.

Notable Gensler buildings
 * Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China, 2015
 * The Tower at PNC Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2014
 * San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, T2 terminal, 2011
 * John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, New York, JetBlue T5, 2008
 * Houston Ballet Center for Dance, Houston, Texas, 2011
 * Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China, 2013
 * Facebook, Inc., London, 2012
 * The Ritz-Carlton,Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2004
 * Farmers Field, Los Angeles, California, 2014
 * The Avenues (Kuwait), Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2012

Awards
 * IDP Outstanding Firm Award, American Institute of Architects 2010-2013
 * "Legend" Award, Contract Magazine 2010
 * Interior Design Hall of Fame 2009
 * U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership Award, 2005
 * Contract Magazine “Most Admired Design Firms,” 2004
 * Architecture Firm Award, American Institute of Architects, 2000

Notes

Further Reading

External links
 * Gensler corporate site

Hi, it’s Leah again from Gensler. Since I haven’t heard any feedback on this (either supportive or constructive) I just wanted to come back to the talk pages to state that I plan on making the edits directly to the page that I suggested. I’ll wait another week or two for feedback or thoughts, but will then go in and post the updated edits maintaining transparency and acknowledgment that I have a clear conflict of interest. — Preceding unsigned comment added by LeahR11 (talk • contribs) 21:42, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I think you will have better luck suggesting single sentences or paragrpahs you think should be removed from or changed in the current version and suggesting additional sentences/paragraphs you think should be included (with third-party RSs) rather than proposing entire article replacements here. Novaseminary (talk) 22:50, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Blog link
An IP has repeatedly inserted a link to the Gensler blog in the external links section. WP:ELOFFICIAL indicates that secondary official website should be listed "only when the additional links provide the reader with unique content and are not prominently linked from other official websites. For example, if the main page of the official website for an author contains a link to the author's blog and Twitter feed, then it is not appropriate to provide links to all three." I think this blog linked, prominently linked from the main Genlser website (along with other Genselr social media links), fits within this ELOFFICIAL prohibition. I will remove it, again. Novaseminary (talk) 04:06, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

EditRequest
My name is Leah and I work for Gensler. I noticed there were a few errors on this page. I realize I have a clear conflict of interest so I wanted to flag for the community first before I make any transparent edits.

The article should read that in 2012, Gensler generated the most revenue of any architecture firm based in the US for the second year in a row (Top 300 Architecture Firms, Architectural Record, July 2013) and that as of 2013, it operates offices in 43 cities in 14 countries worldwide. These are minor edits, but worth noting since they are currently incorrect (Gensler’s Secret Sauce, Metropolis Magazine, June 2013).

Additionally, under the staff section the article should read that as of 2013, Gensler employs more than 3,500 people (Gensler’s Secret Sauce, Metropolis Magazine, June 2013).

Finally, I made some simple edits to the “Notable Gensler Buildings” section with a few more entries and also inserted some updated photos – all cited – to make things more up to date. These are fairly straightforward so did them myself, but please review since I have a conflict of interest here.

LeahR11 (talk) 12:13, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

Improved infobox
Put a proper company info-box template and added the details. A lot of public info can be added to the article regarding the founding and the projects (images are also available). Renzut

Chris Johnson (architect) listed at Redirects for discussion
An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Chris Johnson (architect). Please participate in the redirect discussion if you wish to do so. signed,Rosguill talk 20:58, 29 June 2019 (UTC)

Key People title change
Key people Andy Cohen, co-CEO Diane Hoskins, co-CEO
 * What I think should be changed:

Andy Cohen's and Diane Hoskins' titles should be changed from "Co-CEO" to "Global Co-Chair”
 * Why it should be changed:

https://www.archpaper.com/2023/10/gensler-julia-simet-jordan-goldstein-co-ceo-andy-cohen-diane-hoskins-global-co-chairs/
 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):
 * by another user The AP  ( talk ) 15:24, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Add new text + citation naming new Global Co-Chairs and Co-CEOs
Please add a new sentence at the end of this paragraph: “In 2005, Gensler's board of directors extended the firm's collaborative leadership structure by naming Andy Cohen, Diane Hoskins, and David Gensler as executive directors/Co-CEOs. Cohen and Hoskins continue their tenure as Co-CEOs.[6] In 2015, the firm celebrated its 50th anniversary.”
 * What I think should be changed:

Please add this new/additional sentence to the end of the above paragraph: "After nearly 20 years of leadership, Cohen and Hoskins transitioned from their roles as co-CEOs to become Gensler’s first Global co-Chairs in 2024; the firm named Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein as the incoming co-CEOs ."

Andy Cohen's and Diane Hoskins' titles should be changed from "co-CEO" to "Global co-Chair” and add the new co-CEOs, Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein.
 * Why it should be changed:

https://www.archpaper.com/2023/10/gensler-julia-simet-jordan-goldstein-co-ceo-andy-cohen-diane-hoskins-global-co-chairs/
 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Designdork (talk) 17:55, 13 February 2024 (UTC)


 * by another user The AP  ( talk ) 15:29, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Update Programs & Initiatives section.
Add "and 2022 ." to this line:
 * What I think should be changed:

Gensler's “Impact Through Design” report, launched in 2016, explores strategies for architecture and design to play a greater role in global climate change strategy and mitigation,[32] reinforcing this commitment to sustainability with the firm's subsequent “Impact by Design” reports in 2017,[32] 2018,[33] 2019, 2020,[34] 2021.

And also add the following sentences at the end of the same section:

In 2023, Gensler announced the launch of the Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards v1.0. Starting in January 2024, the standards will be required for all Gensler projects in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. At COP28, Gensler partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to jointly expand low-carbon building certification and access to green finance.

The 2022 Impact by Design report is available. Added Gensler Product Sustainability standard initiative, as well as IFC green finance partnership.
 * Why it should be changed:

https://www.graphis.com/entry/8f27a188-01f9-4713-a83d-4ee78acbec8d/
 * References supporting the changes:

https://sustainablebiz.ca/gensler-creates-product-sustainability-standards-for-building-industry

https://pressroom.ifc.org/all/pages/PressDetail.aspx?ID=27908

AMD90038 (talk) 19:41, 22 February 2024 (UTC)


 * Encoded   Talk 💬 06:52, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

Update Recognition section
Edit this line: "Engineering News-Record ranked Gensler as the #1 Top Green Design Firm for six consecutive years, from 2016-2021.[48] The firm was second in the latest ranking in September of 2022.[49]" to read: "Engineering News-Record ranked Gensler as the #1 Top Green Design Firm in 2023 ."
 * What I think should be changed:

- It's important to keep the previous rankings as they're part of the company's history. I've added the 2023 ranking but not removed the previous ones.

Also Add the following items to the Recognition section:

For the 42nd consecutive year, Gensler received the highest ranking on Interior Design magazine's “Top 100 Giants” list in 2023.

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Gensler maintained the top position on Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms for the 12th consecutive year.

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The AIA honored Gensler’s repositioning of Willis Tower with the 2023 AIA National Interior Architecture Award and awarded adaptive reuse project 633 Folsom the 2023 AIA National Architecture Award.

✅

The Center for Active Design awarded Gensler with as the company with the “Most Ambassadors” (All Time), as the company with the most Fitwel Accredited staff, in the 2023 Best in Building Health Awards.

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For the ninth consecutive year, Gensler received the #1 rank overall in Building Design's 2024 World Architecture 100 rankings.

✅

Adding the most up-to-date recognition from around the industry.
 * Why it should be changed:

Interior Design Unveils the 2023 Top 100 Giants
 * References supporting the possible change (cited in edits above):

ENR 2023 Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors: A Green Market Growth Spurt

Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms of 2023

Project highlights: Willis Tower Repositioning

Project highlights: 633 Folsom

Fitwel’s 2023 Best in Building Health Awards Announced

WA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture

AMD90038 (talk) 20:23, 22 February 2024 (UTC)


 * see above comments Encoded   Talk 💬 06:57, 9 May 2024 (UTC)