Eight interiors and architecture projects by the late Art Gensler
Following the death of architect Art Gensler at the age of 85, we look at eight key projects by his firm Gensler, from shops for brands such as Gap and Apple to a supertall skyscraper in Shanghai.
American architect Art Gensler founded his eponymous architecture studio in 1965 in San Francisco, together with Drue Gensler and James Follett.
He oversaw its expansion to become the largest architecture studio in the world, with 50 global offices and reported revenue of $1.5 billion.
Gensler designed everything from corporate interiors for America's largest companies to the first shops for cult contemporary brands such as Apple and Gap.
His studio has also designed megaprojects including the world's second-tallest building in Shanghai and an entire city-within-a-city on the Las Vegas strip. The architect died in his sleep on 10 May 2021 after an 18-month illness from lung disease.
To mark Gensler's passing, here are eight projects from throughout the history of the global firm that he built:
The Gap, San Jose, USA, 1970
Gensler designed the second-ever Gap clothing store after bumping into Don Fisher, the American businessman and founder of the brand, on a California beach. "Hey buddy, aren't you an architect"" Fisher reportedly asked Gensler.
Half of the 600-square-metre space in the San Jose shop was laid out like a stock room with stacks of Levi's jeans arranged for "guys", "gals" and "kids".
Pennzoil Place, Houston, USA, 197...
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