Shah

Manan Shah
A champion for sustainability and improving the community
37, Senior Project Manager/Associate
Gensler
San Francisco

A graduate of MIT, Manan Shah developed an award-winning portfolio at FXFowle and Cooper Joseph Studio, with noted work such as the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower into a boutique hotel. Next, he built up his own practice as principal of Shah Kawasaki Architects, designing projects such as Oakland Fire Station 18. After joining Gensler in 2012, he completed the LEED Gold office of NVIDIA in Santa Clara. During his 15 years in the industry, his innovative approach to design, delivery and dialogue have led him to lower the traditional barriers between engineers, architects and contractors.

The son of two architects and the husband of another, Shah's passion for community has led him to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity's East Oakland Brookfield Court. He also supports nonprofit groups, including the Unity Council, which is developing a plan for a Latino Cultural Center.