Seattle

For more than 25 years, Gensler has had a home in Seattle with a foundation of a team of 100+ passionate professionals shaping the region’s future. From iconic tech campuses and sports venues to restaurants, retail destinations, and community spaces, our work is deeply woven into the Northwest. Gensler delivers more than local presence. We bring trusted relationships, market intelligence, and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory, permitting, and stakeholder environments. We anticipate challenges before they surface, streamline decision-making, and keep momentum moving. With deep local roots and global expertise, we help clients realize bold visions with confidence, speed, and impact.

Awards and Recognition

News

[FPO] Seattle Cracks Top Five U.S. Downtowns for Stickiness as Portland Lags on Vibrancy, Gensler Finds

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[FPO] The Unity Loop Partnership From Gensler's Perspective

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[FPO] Agility and adaptation redefine the future of cities. Exploring three trends bolstering real estate value and urban resilience today.

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Seattle-led projects

Awards for luxury, retail, and commercial projects in the last five years

Gensler office to achieve the highest three-star Fitwel certification · st

1,400

Seattle-led projects

Awards for luxury, retail, and commercial projects in the last five years

Gensler office to achieve the highest three-star Fitwel certification · st

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Selected Projects

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Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara introduces a new residential landmark in Zapopan, combining architectural presence, refined interiors, and a distinctive approach to contemporary living.

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Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara introduces a new residential landmark in Zapopan, combining architectural presence, refined interiors, and a distinctive approach to contemporary living.

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Seattle Mariners Clubhouse & Fan Experience

A cohesive refresh transforms the Seattle Mariners’ player and fan experience — from clubhouse and private team facilities to the fan journey to the stadium.

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Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara introduces a new residential landmark in Zapopan, combining architectural presence, refined interiors, and a distinctive approach to contemporary living.

What’s Shaping Our Work

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Building City Brands That Outlive the Event. Lessons from Seattle’s Unity Loop on building brand systems that extend beyond the event. Sports tournaments, multi-day music festivals, and other temporary experiences do more than entertain — they ignite pride, form a shared sense of identity and belonging, and shape a city’s history.

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[FPO] How AI and Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Future of Labs

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[FPO] From Railroads to Electric Scooters: How Mobility Shapes the City of Today and Tomorrow

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Office Managing Directors

[FPO] Bert deViterbo

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Regional and Office Leadership

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[FPO] Karen Thomas

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Randy Howder

As Co-Managing Principal of Gensler’s Northwest region, Randy helps transform clients’ organizations through new approaches to design, research, and experience. With a background in strategic consulting and workplace design, he partners with industry-leading clients to create spaces that are more effective, resilient, and responsive to how organizations actually work.

[FPO] Ryan Haines

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[FPO] Brian Di Maggio

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David Fanning

David Fanning is a Global Leader of Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice and brings more than 20 years of experience in the sector. He has worked with several of the world’s largest tech companies, helping them build and operate their data center portfolios.

Jennifer Hamilton

As a driven Studio Director and Client Relationship leader in Gensler’s Seattle office, Jennifer leads a diverse range of projects, with a focus on technology, hospitality, aviation, sports, and retail crossover work through the lens of branded storytelling and experiences.

Dylan Jones

Dylan Jones is a licensed architect with nearly three decades experience leading complex planning, transportation and infrastructure projects. As Gensler’s Global Mobility & Transportation Practice Leader, Dylan has managed multidisciplinary teams delivering high-profile work for public and private clients, including LA Metro, Google, and BMW Design Works.

[FPO] Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff

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Life at Gensler

We are a diverse collective of designers, creatives, and strategists — united by a shared belief that design can transform the world and grounded in the place we're proud to call home: Seattle.

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FAQ

What is Gensler Seattle known for?

The Seattle office has been active for more than two decades and is recognized as a major design presence in the Northwest, helping shape workplaces, community spaces, and urban experiences throughout the region.

Who are Gensler’s leaders and how are they shaping market forces in Seattle?

Seattle's office market has been heavily affected by remote and hybrid work. Gensler’s leaders have been at the forefront of helping companies redesign workplaces around collaboration, flexibility, employee wellness, and experience-driven offices rather than traditional desk-based environments. Through projects such as the Unity Loop initiative and broader placemaking efforts, Gensler is helping shape how people move through and experience the city.

What is Gensler’s role in the Seattle professional sports scene?

Seattle is investing heavily in sports and entertainment, with growing attention on professional franchises, collegiate athletics, and major international events. Gensler is one of the design firms helping shape that infrastructure through stadium enhancements, training facilities, fan experiences, and urban placemaking projects tied to sports and entertainment destinations.

What is Gensler Seattle’s role in the growing innovation cluster in downtown?

Gensler Seattle is one of the design and strategy firms helping transform downtown Seattle from a traditional central business district into a more interconnected innovation district centered on technology, life sciences, talent, experience, and urban vitality.

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