Gensler has moved into its new Phoenix office at The Esplanade on Camelback Road. Gensler’s teams redesigned a former retail space to create the 10,000-sq-ft, street-level offices. A brise-soleil shade element offers a more dynamic front-door experience and enhances the appeal of the indoor-outdoor environment. The design concept draws inspiration from textures and colors emblematic of the desert landscape. Natural materials include black weathered steel, raw concrete and plywood. Exposed shelving showcases work in progress, while permeable walls create a more open flow from private to public spaces.
The living lab workplace encourages collaboration and team engagement. Workspace amenities include focus rooms, a makerspace, a resource library and a virtual reality station. Lifestyle amenities include a café, patio, lockers and a wellness room.