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From Asia to Europe, our designs are a mosaic of the cultures we serve. Each structure tells a story, woven with the threads of local heritage and visionary design.   At LWK + PARTNERS, diversity is not just celebrated; it's an essential component of our creative process. Much like a "Kit of Parts" in architecture, each cultural element our team members bring contributes to a richer, more diverse design outcome.   Today, we spotlight the cultural variety that shapes our designs and our collective identity. From the innovative facades in Middle East to the vibrant landscapes in Asia, every LWK + PARTNERS project is a testament to the synergistic power of diverse perspectives coming together. Each cultural input, a part of a greater whole, helps us construct not just buildings, but legacies.   Let’s continue to celebrate and embrace the diversity that enriches our creativity and our lives. Here’s to more collaborative successes in our wonderfully diverse world!   #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity #LWKandPARTNERS #GlobalTeam #CulturalRichness #InnovativeDesign #KitofParts #LWKimpact

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New York, Bogotá, Hamburg, ... Which city do you think has the most stunning brick buildings? 🏙️🧱 We asked our field experts to share their top cities showcasing exceptional #brickwork. Share your favorites in the comments! 👇 #BrickAward #BrickAward24 #BuildingwithBricks #BrickArchitecture

By tackling regional challenges and focusing on community well-being, architects can create spaces that reflect local culture and identity. It starts with engaging the community, ensuring that designs not only address current needs but also inspire future growth. This approach shows how thoughtful design can transform lives and foster a brighter future for the region. Gensler’s Tim Martin shares more on the exciting role of design in driving social impact in the Middle East. https://ow.ly/Enk050TGOhJ #DesignForImpact #MiddleEast #GenslerInsights

The accessible tourism market is worth $13.5 billion in Australia and represents upto 24% of the population. With figures like that, tourism operators can’t afford not to be catering for accessible visitors. But more importantly there are other benefits. Accessibile visitors who have great experiences are much more likely to repeat visit, they travel in groups with carers and family members and they also tend to travel more in off peak or shoulder seasons. Accessibile visitors also contribute to positive outcomes in staff morale, job satisfaction and of course the visitor benefits from incredible visitor experiences which can lead to word of mouth promotion. Im proud to have been part of an organisation that has won a Tourism Hall of Fame award for our accesible visitor experiences. Catering for accessible visitors doesnt have to be hard or expensive. It all starts with a decision to do something. Getaboutable run great information sessions and this webinar is a great - and free - opportunity to learn more about an essential part of strengthening your organisation and your visitor experience.

How do we achieve culturally dense cities where diversity triumphs over monotony? Places can be creative, and cities can carry their own cultural identity. Jacob Sahlqvist, head of office at White Arkitekter in Gothenburg, draws attention to the many benefits of making space for culture in cities. Here are six steps to a more culturally dense city: 1. Introduce a culture factor 2. Give away the keys 3. Try prototyping 4. Embrace diversity 5. Let art live 6. Inject the city with culture Read more in the carousel below! #whitearkitekter #architecture #culture #diversity

With sciences R&D developments increasingly migrating to amenitized urban areas, more and more opportunities for architectural innovation are being uncovered. In this blog, my colleagues Brent Van Gunten and Keith Nielsen share how two key Gensler projects in Berkeley and Seattle are prime examples of this innovation, and what they could signal for science buildings of the future. https://ow.ly/Nalg30sz9Gb

🌟 Pumped to attend my 2nd National Organization of Minority Architects Conference later this week and to connect with 50+ Gensler colleagues from across the firm 🌟 🌟 Gensler will have a few booth spots during Saturday's expo and we have leadership speaking and participating at various sessions throughout the week! Learn more on NOMA's Conference site: https://lnkd.in/g6F3Juxz 🌟 We're looking forward to meeting with as many individuals as we can, so if you're there, drop by and say hi to our team (look out for the Gensler pins we'll be wearing)! 🌟 Shout out to our amazing project team, Jason Pugh, NOMAC, AIA, AICP, LEED AP Erica Fuentes, M.Ed Annie Culbertson Sandra Martin Hayley Verdeyen Madison Metivier Nicole Minnameyer Kumar, NOMA, PHR Kimberly Johnson Tigner Lauriane Donang Mona Elamin Mustapha Williams, AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Assoc., for helping to plan and execute a positively impactful experience for our Gensler colleagues AND prospective talent 🌟 Plus points if you check out Gensler's recent Inclusion by Design Report and chat with us about our work in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. Check it out on our website, here: https://lnkd.in/gtWJFQ4Y If you're attending, what are you most excited for? Drop some comments below 👀 PS: Did you know we have increased the amount of Gensler NOMA members by 1000% since 2020? This is a testament to our strategies to build a just and inclusive future, especially with respect to our focus on creating opportunities for historically underrepresented professionals #NOMA #NOMABaltimore #Gensler #GenslerDesign #Architect #Designer #NOMA2024 #GenslerCareers #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging

What a fantastic step towards inclusion for designers to understand, conceptualise and implement.