Established only 10 years ago, the New York State Firm of the Year Award recognizes notable achievements in design, community service, education, and service to the architecture profession and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
“The AIA New York Chapter was proud to nominate Gensler because of the high-quality of its projects around the world, its accomplishments in setting new standards for corporate social responsibility and civic engagement, and its service in creating and animating the Center for Architecture,” said Rick Bell, AIA New York’s Executive Director.
Gensler's New York office
Gensler was awarded the special honor during the AIA New York State Design Conference in Saratoga Springs earlier this month. Long ranked as one of the world’s leading architecture firms, Gensler’s New York office was established in 1979 and now comprises 500 professionals specializing in master planning, strategic consulting, entertainment, hospitality, retail, sports, transportation and workplace design.
Gensler project
“At Gensler, we continually strive to provide best-in-class service and counsel to our clients; it is an honor to be recognized with this prestigious award from AIA,” said Joseph Brancato, AIA, Regional Managing Principal at Gensler. “Without the trust and collaboration of our clients, and the talented group of architects and designers committed to client service and to innovation, this success would not be possible.”
Gensler project
The Award recognizes Gensler’s impact on the industry and also the community, including its commitment within New York via major contributions to Rebuilding Together NYC, New York Center for Sustainable Energy, and St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, as well as the 250 other organization partnerships worldwide.
Gensler project
“We applaud Gensler’s own tagline ‘leveraging the power of design to create a better world’ and recognize that Gensler, through its achievements, exemplifies the high bar to which a firm of international repute is held in design excellence, service, and education,” said Lance Jay Brown, President of AIA New York. “Gensler is well-known for the wide-scale, wide-range, and extensive research it does and resulting innovation that serves its goal of ‘creating a better world’ through recognized, excellent design."
