Olivier Sommerhalder

Olivier oversees design and realization for the Southwest region. A Gensler Principal, he supports a rigorous design process that harnesses research, technology, and building science to create contextually appropriate, holistic solutions for a diverse range of projects worldwide. As a knowledge leader at Gensler, Olivier has played a significant role in driving the firm’s research and development in building science and emerging market sector trends. Olivier received a Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc, and earned degrees in architecture and design culture at the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. He served as a visiting critic and guest lecturer at numerous schools of architecture, including USC, UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, and the Federal Polytechnic in Zurich.