Founded in 1982, Gensler’s D.C. office is widely recognized as one of the most powerful and influential architecture and design firms in the mid-Atlantic region. After decades earning deep community trust across the DMV, we continue to shape mixed-use environments, master plans, and urban frameworks that define the region and create places people genuinely love.
Awards and Recognition
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6,000
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#1
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92%
Repeat developer relationships
Selected projects
What’s shaping our work

Research
The Trends Shaping the U.S. Southeast Region
The Southeast is powered by population growth, business-friendly markets, and a surge of investment across sports-anchored mixed-use districts, healthcare, data centers, advanced manufacturing, aviation, hospitality, and more.
Office Managing Directors
Regional and Office Leadership
Life at Gensler
Our Washington, D.C. studio is a vibrant community of designers, thinkers, and makers who are passionate about creating meaningful impact.

The Future of D.C. as the Capital of Creativity
A conversation on the shifts and opportunities that could transform our nation’s capital and redefine its role on the global stage.

Marriott International Provides a Model for the Workplace of the Future With Their Hospitality
When Marriott International and Gensler joined forces over seven years ago to reimagine the company’s global headquarters,

With a Focus on Sustainability, School Revamp Provides Hope in a Food Desert
Every year, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosts their Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, bringing together industry professionals, architects, designers, and sustainability

Gensler Design Resilience Leader Katie Mesia Weighs In on What’s Driving Sustainable CRE
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Al-Ahly Stadium Brings Fans Closer to the Action
Facing height and capacity restrictions, an innovative design solution turned these challenges into an opportunity to design a year-round, landmark sports venue.

Fans Are Hungry for New Seating Options at Sports Venues
In the hyper-competitive world of sports design, the battle for fans is intensifying as the entertainment options vying for people’s attention rapidly multiply.
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