Our deep roots in Detroit and connection to its creative culture and innovative spirit shape how we approach every project. We pair a close understanding of the region’s communities, industries, and architectural legacy with the resources and global perspective of Gensler’s network to help clients turn ambitious ideas into meaningful places.

We care about the communities we impact, supporting them beyond design in our philanthropic endeavors. We are actively engaged on a board level with Humble Design and stay integrated in Detroit’s design community through AIA, IIDA, and NOMA. We also work with local universities to mentor emerging designers, share industry knowledge, and create connections and pathways to the profession.

We help advance Detroit’s revitalization through projects that create housing, community amenities, flexible workplace destinations, and innovation ecosystems while strengthening connections between neighborhoods. From reinvesting in long-underused buildings to shaping mixed-use and mobility-focused districts, our work is designed to support inclusive, long-term growth.

An informed and expansive approach roots how we look at a building and the ecosystem it sits within. We begin by understanding a building’s history, character, and role in its community, then identify how its strongest qualities can support a new purpose. By preserving defining elements while improving performance, accessibility, and flexibility, we create contemporary places that carry Detroit’s architectural legacy forward.

Gensler Detroit offers career paths for architects, interior designers, planners, strategists, brand and experience designers, and project leaders, with opportunities for interns, recent graduates, and experienced professionals. Team members can contribute to work throughout Detroit and beyond while collaborating across Gensler’s global network; current openings are available on the Gensler Careers page.