September 24th, 2008 by Jose

Last week we took a look at Gensler’s office in San Francisco. They have over thirty offices around the world, and this fine day we are checking out Gensler’s second office in America’s Second City.

As I mentioned last time (and why wouldn’t you remember every little thing that I write), Gensler is the world’s largest architecture firm. Their Chicago office is extremely interesting; I especially enjoy the way the old-fashioned (the exposed brick wall, the columns) mixes with the new-fangled (the Aeron chairs, the computers).

On a more serious note, I’ve always suspected that architects wear hard hats twenty four hours a day, and photo 7 confirms it. Boo-yah.

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Gensler San Francisco Office

September 12th, 2008 by Jose

If you’ve ever wondered who we have to thank for this whole “corporate office design” thing that we are all so fond of, the answer is Gensler. Although Gensler started off as the original corporate interior design firm, it has become the largest architecture firm in the world, employing over 3,000 people in 34 offices around the world. Today, we’re taking a quick look at their headquarters in San Francisco.

As you probably guessed, their office is gorgeous. Beautiful views of the Bay Bridge, comfortable and well-lit interiors, hardwood floors, brick walls… This place is perfect. Plus, it’s like a block away from my apartment, so obviously they know where it’s at. (”It” being me? Sure. Why not.)

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