Gensler to Envision the Office Building of the Future

Subscriber Access

Courtesy of Gensler

Last year, Gensler‘s LA Office researched how they could turn an existing building into more useful and sustainable structures. By highlighting the architectural phrase of ‘hacking the planet’, they even envisioned a plan to hack the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC (and LA’s Union Bank) by adding residences, big box retailers and a rooftop soccer field. As part of the NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) competition, their vision for the office building of the future focused on how offices could become obsolete unless we turn them into useful spaces that improve the overall urban fabric.

More images and architects’ description after the break.

Content Loader

Image gallery

See allShow less
About this author
Cite: Alison Furuto. "Gensler to Envision the Office Building of the Future" 23 Nov 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/297629/gensler-to-envision-the-office-building-of-the-future> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.