Gensler has appointed architect Julian Gitsham to bolster the company’s sciences offering.
Gitsham has more than 35 years of experience and has delivered world leading projects, with a particular focus on higher education and scientific innovation, over the past 15 years.
Prior to joining Gensler, he held several roles at public and private creative design practices including as principal and global education and science leader at Hassell. Gitsham is chair of the board of trustees at Turn End Trust and has recently been appointed to the industry advisory board for architecture at the University of Brighton’s School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering.
Richard Harrison, co-managing director, principal at Gensler, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Julian Gitsham to Gensler. His deep expertise and passion for the intersection of education, science, and design will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact in the UK. With his leadership, we look forward to advancing innovative, research-driven solutions that will shape the cities of tomorrow.”
Gitsham added: “I am delighted to join Gensler to lead the growth of education and science in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to bridge the gap between both fields, and to contribute to the development of an ecosystem that fosters innovation. I look forward to collaborating with our talented teams to deliver groundbreaking projects that contribute to the growth and sustainability of urban environments.”
