Gensler has appointed John Badman to lead the firm’s residential practice in the UK and Europe.
Badman has more than 20 years’ experience in residential design and he was most recently a principal at CallisonRTKL. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s European Living Concepts Council and sits on the British Property Federation’s build to rent committee.
Duncan Swinhoe, managing principal at Gensler, said: “We are excited to welcome John Badman to Gensler to lead the growth of our residential business in the UK and Europe. Designing the residential sector of the future requires the adoption of new and innovative approaches including build to rent, co-living, senior living and student housing.
“We are delighted that John Badman brings years of expertise and we look forward to his insight as we continue to influence and redefine the urban experience, integrating the evolving needs of living, work, and entertainment in our cities.”
Badman added: “I am thrilled to be joining Gensler to lead the residential practice in the UK and Europe. The lifestyle ecosystem of our cities is being redefined – how we live, work and play is in a constant state of change.
“Bringing its rich mix of specialists together, Gensler is uniquely placed to offer clients in the lifestyle residential investment market, a new way to approach collaborative design to create value. I look forward to developing this practice at Gensler and continuing to positively influence communities in cities across Europe.”
