Gensler

Shanghai is a city defined by ambition, reinvention, and global connectivity. From one of the world's leading centers of commerce and innovation, Gensler Shanghai partners with clients to shape the next generation of cities, mixed-use developments, headquarters, destinations, and places that create meaningful impact across China and globally. Our integrated team of planners, architects, designers, and strategists helps organizations navigate transformation, unlock value, and create meaningful connections between people and place. By combining global expertise with deep local insight, we deliver forward-thinking solutions that support resilient growth and lasting impact.

24

Years in market

1,800

Projects across China

120+

Cities impacted across the world

What’s Shaping Our Work

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Future of Cities:

Examining how cities can strengthen economic vitality, attract talent, and create vibrant urban experiences through thoughtful planning, connectivity, and design.

Life at Gensler

Our Shanghai office collaborates across disciplines and borders to create places that inspire growth, connection, and opportunity.

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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 Shanghai and beyond.

FAQ

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What makes Gensler Shanghai uniquely positioned in today's market?

Gensler Shanghai's portfolio spans Cities & Urban Design, Mixed-use Developments, Headquarters, Education, Healthcare, Workplaces, Hospitality Destinations, Retail Environments, and Brand Experiences. Bringing together expertise across planning, architecture, interiors, and strategy, our teams help clients create places that advance business objectives while delivering lasting value.

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How does Gensler Shanghai support clients across China and Asia-Pacific?

As part of Gensler's global network, the Shanghai office connects clients to industry-leading expertise and design talent worldwide. Our teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver solutions tailored to local market conditions while addressing broader business, community, and sustainability objectives.

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How does Gensler Shanghai approach sustainability and resilience?

We approach sustainability and resilience through a combination of international expertise and a deep understanding of local conditions. For projects across China, we begin by responding to the specific climate, environmental context, and performance challenges of each location. We work closely with local design teams to translate sustainability strategies into coordinated, buildable solutions, while bringing together international knowledge with local standards, technologies, and practices. Most importantly, we focus on measurable outcomes—using quantitative analysis to evaluate energy, carbon, wellness and other performance indicators, so that sustainability is embedded in design decisions and demonstrated through project performance.