Dubai, UAE – 18 December 2024 – Gensler Middle East is pleased to announce the appointment of Gensler Principal, Todd Pilgreen as the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) Regional Practice Area Leader for the Mixed Use & Retail Centers and Retail & Consumer Experience Practice Areas.

Pilgreen brings extensive experience and expertise to this role, having recently relocated from Shanghai, where he co-managed Gensler’s 250-person office for six years. He is now based in the firm’s Dubai office, overseeing projects across the APME region. 

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Why blending technology and design is key to the ultimate airport experience

Marcelle van der Merwe, Design Manager at Gensler Middle East, explains how airports are adapting and evolving to meet the demands placed on them by growing passenger numbers across the UAE

Dubai, UAE – 23 January 2024: In a post-pandemic world, there’s an opportunity to rethink airport terminals to allow people to ‘choose’ their own custom journey, appealing to leisure travellers who prefer to linger, business travellers who want to get to their destination quickly and efficiently, and “bleisure” travellers who want the best of both. We call this an ‘airport of choice’, highlighting the importance of catering to all types of people to surprise and delight through experience-focused, award-winning aviation design.

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