Gensler Pali High Project

Fast Company recognized Gensler’s work with Pacific Palisades Charter High School as #1 in the Urban Development & Real Estate category on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list. The firm was honored for its approach to rebuilding a school campus in just 30 days for Pali High South, following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The recognition reflects a commitment to design innovation at every stage — from crisis response to long-term urban transformation — and the impact of deep collaboration with civic and community partners. We’re proud to share this recognition with the students and faculty of Pali High and the broader Palisades community. “This was more than just giving students temporary classrooms,” says Kelly Farrell, Global Lifestyle Sector Leader and Managing Director, Gensler Los Angeles. “It represents rebuilding community at speed — giving students, families, and neighbors a place that says, ‘This is yours. You belong here. You can rebuild from here.’”