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Over a third of office leases are set to expire by the year 2026, and stakeholders approach a pivotal moment where leveraging valuable tools and resources will become paramount to ensure the success of their leasing endeavors. Gensler’s Justin Anderson shares how: https://bit.ly/3zLwIQ9 #LeasingSupport #OfficeLease #BuildingPortfolio

Ahead of the opening ceremony, Gensler’s Tayomara Gama MAPM shares more on how the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics are embracing certain design trends — like no formal Olympic or Paralympic Park — centered around accessibility and inclusivity, sustainability, technological integration, and cultural celebration. https://bit.ly/4d8qeZY #SportsDesign #Olympics #Paralympics #Paris2024

Reinvestment is crucial for global high streets to continually deliver as economic engines for their respective cities. North Michigan Avenue was ready for its next evolution prior to COVID, having not seen major transformation since the 1990s, but today — given the changes in consumer habits, expectations, and lifestyles resulting from the pandemic — it is urgently poised for reinvention. Taking cues from some of the world's busiest high streets, Gensler and a team of key real estate leaders identified the northern end of Michigan Avenue, between Chicago Avenue and Oak Street Beach, as the area with the greatest potential to elevate Magnificent Mile. The resulting reimagining of North Michigan Avenue presents feasible ways to revive Chicago's iconic shopping and tourism destination with a new identity that will help draw crowds and fill empty space. #Cities #UrbanDesign #Chicago

The Phoenix Mercury’s $100M, 58,000-square-foot practice facility officially opened 🏀 The facility, designed by Gensler and von Staden Architects and built by Oakland Construction, includes two full-sized basketball courts named after Mercury star Diana Taurasi and bears a logo referencing her. Taurasi has played her entire 20-year career with Mercury, and she and her teammates have 24/7 access to the facility. There will also be strength and cardio training areas, indoor and outdoor turf training space, and a team meeting room with theater-style seating.  Read more from Bret McCormick: https://lnkd.in/e8ZC5xrg

Design has the power to reshape cities and transform people’s experience. Gensler’s plan for the Miracle Mile in Chicago reinvigorates the area around North Michigan Avenue while highlighting and enhancing the city’s rich heritage. Benjamin Ward spoke with WGN-TV about our vision for my hometown. Congrats to the entire team!

The New York Times featured the Phoenix Mercury's new 'crown jewel' practice facility, designed for the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) team by Gensler. The article also highlights Gensler's work on the recently completed Las Vegas Aces training facilities, underscoring the growing investment in women's sports infrastructure. The $100 million, amenity-rich performance center in Phoenix opens just in time for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. https://lnkd.in/eJ-hf7Ji

Construction is nearing completion on Under Armour’s new global headquarters in Baltimore! Once complete later this year, the building will reaffirm the company’s long-term resilience commitment. The headquarters is constructed almost entirely of mass timber, and aims to achieve LEED v4 Platinum Certification, net zero energy operations, and the WELL Building Standard. Geothermal heating and cooling, rainwater harvesting, a landscaped roof, solar panels, sun shades, and a premium HVAC system with energy recovery are just some of the other sustainable design features of the site, which serves as a shining example of how Under Armour walks the walk on its sustainability commitments. #masstimber #underarmour #sustainabledesign #architecture #design #baltimore

Athlete performance relies on practice and training to help them fine tune their craft and the Phoenix Mercury knows that having the best tools at their players disposal supports their team and creates a better fan experience. The teams new home will be the third of its kind in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), a dedicated, state-of-the-art practice facility setting a new standard for equity in women’s professional sports. 🏀 https://lnkd.in/egBmP_id

North Michigan Avenue is entering its new era — one that is accessible, inclusive, and more dynamic than ever before. Join Gensler's Benjamin Ward and Aleksandar Sasha Zeljic in their exploration of the reinvention. https://lnkd.in/eRKh6WKP #UrbanDesign #MagnificentMile #GenslerChicago

Environmental stressors are creating everyday issues and anxieties that impact quality of life, community integrity, and regional economic viability. Gensler’s Rives Taylor and Jacob Plotkin share how our Resilience Preparedness Framework helps designers to address climate shifts in their projects: https://lnkd.in/ezQ6ZxAy #ClimateAction #SustainableDesign #Resilience