Updated: Jul 10, 2026
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648 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA, 94708
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Gensler Architect
Gensler is a global design firm that partners with clients to create more livable cities, smarter workplaces and more engaging leisure destinations. Our 5,000+ professionals networked across 44 locations believe quality design can transform organizations and improve people’s lives. Since 1965, we have helped clients achieve measurable business and organizational goals, delivering projects as large as a city and as small as a task light for an individual desk.
From BuildZoom: Gensler, 648 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA (Owned by: Gensler Architecture Design & ) holds a Architectural Corporation license and 11 other licenses according to the Missouri license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 121 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (415) 433-3700
Address: 648 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Quality
121
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gensler has a BuildZoom score of 121, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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38 projects
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2025 |
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29 projects
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2024 |
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45 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gensler has worked on at least
112.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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45 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gensler mostly works on
commercial renovation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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18 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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8 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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8 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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20 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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9 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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13 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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28 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $219,626. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
20th floor: tenant improvement. to include demolition of non load bearing partitions and finishes. addition of stairs connecting 19th and 20th floors. new non-structural partitions accoustical ceiling and finishes. mechanical and electrical work as required
Valuation:
$950,000
Permit #:
202501279162
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
**expedite*****city project*** millenia library cip ggv0267 1 partial floor level 01 & full floor level 02 tenant improvement totaling 54 000 sf including selective non-structural demolition new interior non-load bearing partitions mechanical plumbing electrical and finishes 2 new mechanical units. duct and register re-work only 3 new electrical (lighting receptacles and controls) thr... see more
Valuation:
$15,000,000
Permit #:
B25-1045
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvemen...
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement - renovation of 2 guestrooms inside an (e) hotel building for use as model/show rooms. no change of use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B202503502
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$1,243
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition permit application the scope includes demolishing all interior partitions ceiling and floor finishes hvac equipment ductwork plumbing fixtures of all existing 310 guest rooms
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BPA25-2816
Status:
app submitted
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of two guestrooms inside an existing hotel building for use as model/show rooms. there are no modifications to the building envelope. no change of use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BPA25-1183
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
1/f: new interior partitions and ceilings. replacement of (e) stair with (e) door opening. repair of (e) accessible lift in place. updated finishes and lighting. new electrical fixtures outlets and updated electrical panel. new mechanical units and updated duct/diffusers
Valuation:
$2,236,032
Permit #:
202406114197
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
26th:renovation of full floor existing b occupancy space proposed tenant improvement work includes demolish of interior non structural partitions ceilings lighting & finishes. construction of new non load bearing partitions mechanical plumbing electrical and communciation ceiling systems with new lighting flooring
Valuation:
$3,456,280
Permit #:
202405142058
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
25th floor-3300 sf mechanical electrical and plumbing. 26th floor- 1200 sf mep. ref pa#202502100015
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
202502281322
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Tenant improvement in a vacant core & shell building. work area include g/f lobby serving tenant spaceon level 4 & 5. restrooms & idf rooms in tenant space. installation of non-bearing partitions ceiling finishes fixtures & casework
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
202211096227
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
4th floor tenant improvement. demolish of portion of extg hi-density file cabinet storage are construction of an enclosed moot court. improvements include construction of new non-load bearing partitions doors electrical mechanical air distribution ceiling and lighting elements
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202204273149
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
28/f. construction of new meeting room including non str partition acounstical grid ceiling panel light fixture door and finishes. existing acounstcial grid tile and gyp board ceiling light fixtures and finishes to remain. no change in use exit stair egress path elevators (mep fire alarm sprinkl
Valuation:
$188,000
Permit #:
202409261659
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Deferred mep for pa#202410243677. replace 1 (e) lightwell window glazing only
Valuation:
$497,168
Permit #:
202412066325
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
25 - tourist hote...
Upgrade of exisitng chiller and related mechanical electrical and plumbing equipment within an existing exterior enclosure to be maintained. enclosure is s-1 with zero occupant load
Valuation:
$535,000
Permit #:
BPA24-1340
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade of exisitng chiller and related mechanical electrical and plumbing equipment within an existing exterior enclosure to be maintained. enclosure is s-1 with zero occupant load
Valuation:
$535,000
Permit #:
B202403216
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$12,136
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) electrical for emergency backup generator for momentum disability services and associated electrical. provide sub-base diesel fuel tank for a minimum of 24 hrs. running time at full capacity. air conditioning on the roof shall be obtained on a separate permit and obtained by the contractor
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
ELE-2023-01887
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement of an existing bank. scope is limited to interior only including but not limited to partial demolition of interior spaces new finishes partitions mechanical and electrical equipment
Valuation:
$1,275,000
Permit #:
BCALT-24-0042
Status:
final
Fee:
$32,512
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Lobby/6/7/8-f: tenant improvement demolish of doors new nonstructural elements; lobby: new security desk furry walls ceiling electrical mechanical; 6&7/f: elevatory lobby/restroom upgrades; 7&8/f: new office amenity new ceiling finishes furring walls breakroom. structural trellis on exterior deck
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
202212168520
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Exterior scope of work: new windows on level 4 along stevenson. interior scope of work: new structural pedestrian bridge at level 2; non-structual partions; door updates; lighting upgrades; architectural finish refresh; accessibility upgrades; signage updates
Valuation:
$10,600,000
Permit #:
202206106082
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Mira mesa : building mechanical electrical plumbing permits for a tenant improvement in suite 225 at an existing 8-story high rise building. work to include selective non-structural demolition new interior non-load bearing partitions new mechanical units new lighting and receptacles associated mechanical electrical plumbing work. il-2-1 geo haz 53 cnel transit priority area
Valuation:
$561,616
Permit #:
2566587
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,172
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Port - building mechanical electrical and plumbing permits for tenant improvement for interior renovation and conversion of existing shell space for office use. work includes partitions electrical mechanical for turner construction office. retail spaces 7-10
Valuation:
$576,048
Permit #:
2571225
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,145
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 2004028948 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Missouri |
| Type | Architectural Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | CA-0748 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Nebraska |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | ARC.0014074-COA |
| Status | Active |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | AX004432 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | Architecture Firm |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Architect Business Information |
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Verified License
| License # | 0517 |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Carlos |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 0405001277 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Professional Corporation Registration Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | C354 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arkansas |
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License Not Verified
| License # | A-14074 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Type | Architect Firm |
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License Not Verified
| License # | AC0362 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | A Professional Architectural Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2336 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | C4622 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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121
BuildZoom Score
1.4K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gensler has worked on 1384 permitted projects.
Gensler Employees
AC
Andrew P Cohen
Owner
AC
Andrew Philip Cohen
Architect
G&
Gensler Architecture Design &
Owner
GP
Gensler Architecture Design & Planning Pc
Owner
JG
Jordan Goldstein
Owner
JB
Joseph N Brancato
Owner
SS
Stephen Swicegood
Owner
TH
Tom Heffernan
Owner
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