Andy Cohen (architect)

Andy Cohen is an American architect and co-CEO of Gensler,[1] the largest revenue-earning architecture firm,[2] along with Diane Hoskins.[3] He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and member of the International Interior Design Association.[4] He is also on the Gensler board of directors.[5]

Andy Cohen
Official headshot
Born
Andrew P. Cohen

Long Island, New York, U.S.
Alma materPratt Institute
OccupationArchitect

Cohen was born in Lynbrook, a town in Nassau County, New York. He attended Lynbrook High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in architecture with a concentration in sustainable design from Pratt Institute.[6] Cohen’s family owned a dairy store, Cohen’s Dairy, which was on the lower east side of Manhattan. He was expected to run the family store, however, a passion for design led him to pursue architecture.[7]

Cohen joined Gensler in 1980[8] as a designer focused on sustainability. He opened new practice areas for the firm including global aviation and transportation, as well as entertainment.[9]

Cohen has worked on a number of iconic buildings including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences at L.A. Live[10] and the Shanghai Tower,[11] which is the world's second tallest building. He is regularly quoted in the media on topics related to urban mobility, parking, and transportation.[12][13]

References
  1. Ohnsman, Alan (2018-05-18). "The End Of Parking Lots As We Know Them: Designing For A Driverless Future". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  2. Sitz, Miriam (2018-06-25). "Top 300 Firms of 2018: Gensler Leads the Pack for Seventh Consecutive Year". www.architecturalrecord.com. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  3. Gorman, Patrick (2018-11-08). "Gensler Co-CEOs Bring An Architect's Mindset To The Corner Office". ChiefExecutive.net. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  4. "2017 AIA College of Fellows History & Directory". American Institute of Architects. 2017. p. 318.
  5. "Board of Directors - People". Gensler. 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  6. "Ep. 3 Andy Cohen". Rising Realty Partners. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  7. "Architect Cohen Inspires Sustainable Designs". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
  8. YojiCole (2015-03-31). "Gensler: Defining the Skyline of Downtown LA". CSQ | Magazine, Events, Community. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  9. "Architect Cohen Inspires Sustainable Designs". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  10. "Last Piece of L.A. Live Opens - Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  11. "Architect Cohen Inspires Sustainable Designs". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  12. Peters, A. (2019, January 14). These future-proof parking garages can easily be turned into offices. Fast Company. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90291136/these-futureproof-parking-garages-can-be-easily-turned-into-offices-or-housing
  13. Shaver, K. (2019, July 20). Washington Post. City planners eye self-driving vehicles. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/07/20/city-planners-eye-self-driving-vehicles-correct-mistakes-th-century-auto/


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