Art Gensler

Millard Arthur Gensler Jr. is an American architect and entrepreneur. He is best known for founding Gensler, the world's largest architecture firm.[2]

M. Arthur Gensler Jr.
Born1935 (age 85–86)
Brooklyn, New York[1]
OccupationArchitect
OrganizationGensler

Early life

In 1935, Gensler was born as Millard Arthur Gensler in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Gensler's father was Millard Arthur Gensler, Sr., aka "Slats". Gensler's father was an architectural sales rep who sold ceiling tiles.[1]

Education

Gensler earned his B.Arch. degree from Cornell University in 1958.[1]

Career

In 1965, Gensler founded M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates Inc., an architecture firm, now known as Gensler.[1] In 2010, Gensler stepped down as the firm's chairman.[3] Though, as of March 2017, he still served as an adviser for the firm.[4]

Gensler published his first book, Art's Principles, in 2015.[5][6]

Philanthropy

In 2021, Art made a $10 million gift to Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP). The AAP program was created in 2006 through a joint vision between Gensler and the then dean of the college. The donation was made to enable the college to fund its New York City satellite program in perpetuity. As a result of the gift, the New York City location will be renamed to the Gensler Family AAP NYC Center.[7][8]

Personal life

In 1957, Gensler married Drue Cortell.[1] Gensler and his wife have four sons, David, Douglas, Robert and Kenneth.[1] Gensler's son David Gensler was a co-CEO at Gensler. [9] Gensler's son Douglas C. Gensler, an architect, is a co-managing director for Gensler's office in Boston.[10] Gensler's son Robert W. Gensler is a golf professional in San Diego, California.[11] Gensler's son Kenneth Gensler is an airline pilot.[1]

Awards

The Design Futures Council awarded Gensler its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.[12][13]

See also

References
  1. Cassidy, Robert (January 3, 2012). "Art Gensler: Still Making a Difference for Clients Every Day". Building Design+Construction. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  2. King, J. (2014, March 15). Art Gensler proud of design, largest architect firm in world. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved from https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Art-Gensler-proud-of-design-largest-architect-5321208.php
  3. King, John (March 15, 2014). "Art Gensler proud of design, largest architect firm in world". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  4. Eng, Dinah (March 29, 2017). "How the Architect of the First Apple Stores Got Started". Fortune. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  5. O'Connor, Brian (April 29, 2015). "Team Building: This CEO Found the Key to Employee Happiness--50 Years Ago". Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  6. "Book review: Art's Principles by Arthur Gensler". Best Design Books. September 16, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  7. Hickman, M. (2021, January 12). Cornell AAP’s New York City program receives $10 million gift from Gensler family. The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved from https://www.archpaper.com/2021/01/cornell-aap-new-york-city-program-receives-10-million-gift-from-gensler-family/
  8. Wilensky, J. (2021, January 12). Gensler family endows, names Cornell AAP NYC program. Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved from https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/01/gensler-family-endows-names-cornell-aap-nyc-program
  9. Bradley, Ryan (August 20, 2013). "Gensler's power of three". fortune.com. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  10. "Douglas C. Gensler". Gensler. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  11. "Robert W. Gensler, PGA". PGA.com. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  12. "Art Gensler Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Design Futures Council". Design Intelligence. Design Futures Council. January 21, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  13. Finta, Cale (September 14, 2016). "An American Architect: Arthur Gensler". Walnut Creek Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2018.


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