Dallas

Gensler Dallas designs places that make life work better for the people of North Texas. Across Uptown, Downtown, and surrounding communities throughout the Metroplex, we shape workplaces that help teams perform, civic places that bring people together, and mixed-use destinations that make daily life easier, richer, and more connected. Our local insight and global expertise turn Dallas’s scale, pace, and ambition into places that help people feel supported, energized, and proud of where they are, and strengthen the neighborhoods and institutions that make the region thrive.

Awards and Recognition

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[FPO] Gensler Dallas Design Manager Amie Keener Inducted into IIDA’s Prestigious College of Fellows for 2026

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[FPO] 9 Young Designers Discuss the Power of Mentorship

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[FPO] Designing the Flexible Workplace with People, Place, and Purpose in Mind

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Year established, shaping North Texas with design excellence

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Number of projects delivered

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Repeat clients

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Year established, shaping North Texas with design excellence

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Number of projects delivered

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Repeat clients

DFW Airport Terminal F strengthens Dallas-Fort Worth as a global aviation gateway and economic engine, while showcasing Gensler Dallas’s local commitment, regional expertise, and role shaping critical infrastructure for future growth.

Selected Projects

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Walmart Home Office

With 2.4 million square feet of mass timber office and amenity buildings, flexible workspaces, and expansive green landscapes, Walmart’s Home Office establishes a new standard in sustainable design.

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[FPO] Tarrant County College Northwest Campus

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The Offices at Southstone Yards

The state’s largest mass timber office building enhances the workplace experience while reducing environmental impact and strengthening connections to nature.

What’s Shaping Our Work

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Geo-Trends: South Central’s growth, investment, and talent make it a proving ground for scalable design, with Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Kansas City, and Nashville driving market momentum.

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[FPO] How a New Generation of Sports Districts Is Rewriting the Rules of Suburban Development

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[FPO] How Modular Construction Accelerates Airport Terminal Expansion

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[FPO] Designing Women’s Sports Facilities for New Fans and Sponsors

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[FPO] Mixed-Use Developments: A Sustainable Blueprint for Urban Growth

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Office Managing Directors

[FPO] Deeg Synder

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Steven Upchurch

Steven is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Dallas office and an accomplished hospitality and entertainment practice area leader. He serves on Gensler’s Management Committee with a focus on client relationships and long-term, global market strategies.

Regional and Office Leadership

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Cindy Simpson

Cindy is a Co-Regional Managing Principal of the South Central Region, a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors, and a Fellow of the International Interior Design Association.

Todd Runkle

Todd is the Co-Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s South Central region and Co-Managing Director for Gensler Austin.

Scott Armstrong

Scott is a Project Director in Gensler’s Dallas office, where he leads complex, large-scale projects with deep expertise and a reputation for strategic leadership.

[FPO] Justin Bashaw

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Ross Conway

A Principal and Design Director at Gensler Dallas, Ross is committed to meaningful placemaking and shaping engaging, inclusive spaces that combine a compelling story with a defined point of view.

Lillian Giering

With over 20 years and 4 million square feet of workplace interiors experience, Lillian is a problem solver with a collaborative spirit and unimpeachable commitment to her clients.

Pheba Thomas

Pheba Thomas is a Project Director and Studio Director in Gensler’s Dallas office.

Barry Hand

Barry is a registered architect, Design Manager, and Principal in Gensler’s Dallas office with decades of experience in mixed-use, planning, education, and residential projects.

Life at Gensler

Our Dallas office reflects how our city lives, works, and gathers with creativity, care, and through lasting commitment to every project.

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Join the Team

We’re looking for talented designers, architects, strategists, and thinkers wanting to make an impact.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of Dallas and beyond.

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FAQ

What defines the Gensler Dallas office?

Gensler Dallas is defined by its deep connection to the city and its ability to shape places that reflect how Dallas lives, works, heals, and gathers.

What types of projects does the office lead?

The office partners with clients across workplace, lifestyle, mixed-use, healthcare, aviation, and urban environments, to bring multidisciplinary thinking to projects that serve people and communities.

How does the Dallas office create impact?

The team creates impact by combining design innovation with care, collaboration, and a commitment to experiences that feel intuitive, inclusive, and connected to their context.

Why does the office’s local presence matter?

Its longstanding presence gives the team a strong understanding of Dallas’s growth, culture, and priorities, allowing it to design with both civic awareness and long-term commitment.

What role does Gensler Dallas play in the region’s future?

As Dallas and the South Central region continue to grow, the office helps clients translate that momentum into places that are adaptable, human-centered, and built for what comes next.

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