In the process, the company has grown into giant of global architecture, employing thousands of people at offices in 50 world cities. The Shanghai Tower twists high above Shanghai's Pudong district. But while Gensler was renowned for reinventing the business of architecture, he was also a designer with a fixation on the user experience. With his "inside-out" philosophy informing much of its work, the firm never abandoned its founder's interior design roots -- and was even responsible for pioneering the very first Apple Stores.
This is not to say, however, that Gensler did not understand the symbolic power of architecture. For all the understated buildings he oversaw, there were also icons that redefined their skylines -- not least the twisting Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, which rises like a corkscrew more than 2, feet into the sky. A short history of the world's tallest buildings. His words were seem to echo what Gensler's firm this week called his "client-first design approach.
He founded and built a collaborative practice that has had wide influence on the profession and become the industry benchmark for a well-run, conservatively managed business. Art was predeceased by his wife of nearly 60 years, Drucilla Drue Cortell Gensler.
It was Art's wish that, in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to diversity scholarships for California College of the Arts students through the Gensler Family Foundation Scholarship.
Thank you. Art Gensler. An architect and astute businessman who propelled a small practice into the largest and most admired firm in the industry, Art Gensler is widely credited with creating the blueprint for how many professional services firms organize and manage themselves today.
Advancing the profession An architect and astute businessman who propelled a small business into the largest and most admired firm in the industry, Art impacted the business of architecture in profound ways, creating the blueprint for how many professional services firms organize and manage themselves today. Belief in the power of design Art was a pioneer in the practice of interior architecture, playing a significant role in developing client understanding of the value of the profession.
Designers must be idea makers. This has never been more important than it is right now. Championing sustainable architecture Art helped make Gensler an industry leader in sustainable practices. Among the most prolific architects and leaders of the profession, his passion and recognition of the responsibility architects and designers bear in building the future is felt at every scale.
He has a recipe for the expanding role of the architect in the 21st century. His contributions to the entire AEC Industry have been awesome. Gensler always put the success of his practice down to its business-mindedness, writing a book called Art's Principles to mark the 50th anniversary of founding the firm.
I did this because I wanted to hire people and ask them to stay forever, not work on a project-to-project basis. Gensler stepped down as chairman in but continued to serve as an advisor until his death this week. He is survived by his four sons and 1o grandchildren. Dezeen Weekly is a curated newsletter that is sent every Thursday, containing highlights from Dezeen.
Dezeen Weekly subscribers will also receive occasional updates about events, competitions and breaking news. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested. We will never give your details to anyone else without your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing us at privacy dezeen.
Check our help guide for more info.
0コメント