Gensler

Gensler Minneapolis is fueled by a passion for design innovation and a dedication to shaping the future of the built environment across the Twin Cities area. Our team of designers, architects, strategists, and brand designers blends local market knowledge with global expertise to reimagine workplaces, transform communities, and deliver design solutions that define the next era of Minneapolis.

19

Years in the Minneapolis

40+

Million square feet designed

26

Practice Areas served

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Westonka Library reflects how thoughtful civic design can strengthen community identity, expand access to learning and connection, and support the long-term vitality of growing suburbs across the Minneapolis region.

What’s Shaping Our Work

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What makes a great downtown? Our research suggests that improving downtown experience is one of the most effective levers for strengthening a city’s brand, building a thriving economy, and retaining residents.

Life at Gensler

Our Gensler Minneapolis office is a close-knit, collaborative community that reflects the creativity and practical spirit of the Twin Cities, bringing people across disciplines together to solve complex challenges through design.

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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 Minneapolis and beyond.

FAQ

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What types of projects does Gensler Minneapolis design?

Our Gensler Minneapolis office brings deep experience across workplace, mixed-use, hospitality, building transformation, and civic and community projects. From innovative workplaces and campuses to public libraries, cultural destinations, and community gathering places, we create spaces that strengthen organizations and support long-term growth. Across Minnesota, the Midwest, and beyond, our multidisciplinary team creates environments that strengthen communities, elevate everyday experiences, and respond to each client’s ambitions.

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What makes Gensler Minneapolis unique?

Our office reflects Minneapolis’s strong culture of creativity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. We operate as a collaborative workshop where designers, clients, and community partners come together to test ideas, share expertise, and turn ambitious goals into practical solutions.

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How is Gensler Minneapolis involved in the local community?

We work alongside organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities and Pillsbury United Communities to support mentorship, creative opportunity, and community development. Our team contributes through pro bono design, volunteer service, workshops for young people, and engagement with local civic and industry organizations.

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How does Gensler Minneapolis support clients in the Twin Cities and beyond?

We combine local relationships and market knowledge with Gensler’s global research, resources, and specialized expertise. Whether supporting a local project or a broader multi-market initiative, we assemble the right team to provide responsive service, address complex challenges, and deliver consistent results.

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How does the Minneapolis office incorporate sustainability into its projects?

We integrate sustainability from the earliest stages of a project, balancing operational and embodied carbon reduction with resilience, healthy materials, energy and water performance, and the reuse of existing buildings. With regional climate action leadership based in Minneapolis, our team helps clients establish measurable goals and carry them through design and delivery.

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What career opportunities are available at Gensler Minneapolis?

Gensler Minneapolis offers career paths for architects, interior designers, planners, strategists, and project leaders, with opportunities for interns, recent graduates, and experienced professionals. We are committed to mentorship, professional development, and creating opportunities for our people to grow as designers, leaders, and innovators. Team members can contribute to work throughout the Twin Cities and beyond while collaborating across Gensler’s global network; current openings are available on the Gensler Careers page.