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M. Arthur Gensler, Founder of Architecture Firm Gensler, Has Died
San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2021-M. Arthur Gensler, Jr., founder of the world’s largest architecture firm, has died. He was 85.
Gensler launched his namesake firm in 1965 with just $200, according to the
San Francisco Examiner, and over the years, he grew the business into a multinational organization.
In a statement posted Monday on social media announcing his passing, the firm said: “Art’s 65-year career as an architect is a remarkable story. His gift to the firm was not a vision for what it could be, but rather an ethos that allowed it to grow and prosper against all odds. That ethos was distinguished by a belief in collaboration, support of design education and career advancement, respect for individuals, dedication to clients, and endorsement of sustainable design.
sam huntington, a distinguished scholar and my economic adviser and foresaw the trump movement and right wing populist parties everywhere and 21st century politics would not be about ideology but rather identity. a fascinating book that will force you to think. and now for the last look. the houses of parliament always look stunning on the banks of the river tems but they are falling apart. a renovation could cost $7 billion. members of houses of commons and lords have recommended it be vacated for six years, which is how long it will take to complete the work. where would the parliament meet in the meantime? some suggested nationalizing a nearby pub for the location. but there are proposals that are a little less traditionally british. look at these rendering by the architecture firm gensler, they