EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 40 MIN
How Design Shapes How We Live, Work & Feel | Oscar De las salas of Gensler
from Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke brokers · host beSpoke brokers
What if the spaces you walk into every day were intentionally designed to shape how you feel, think, and perform?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Oscar De las salas of Gensler to explore how architecture is evolving beyond buildings, and into experiences.From post-pandemic workplace design and Arizona’s rise as a tech hub to the future of sustainability, luxury, and human-centered environments, this conversation dives into how design is transforming the way we live, work, and connect. Whether you're in real estate, design, or simply passionate about modern living, this episode will change the way you see the spaces around you.⏱ Chapters (estimated chapter timings):00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind00:30 Meet Oscar De las salas | Background & Gensler Journey02:20 Designing for Human Experience03:10 How the Pandemic Changed Workplace Design04:30 Offices as Social & Cultural Hubs06:20 Arizona’s Rise in Tech & Semiconductor Industry08:30 Why Arizona Is Built for the Future10:40 Designing Large-Scale Tech Campuses with Community in Mind12:05 Sustainability: Solar, Water & Future Energy Solutions14:50 Data-Driven Design & Gensler’s Forecasting Process18:50 Social Media vs Real Design Insight19:10 Redefining Luxury: Experience Over Space22:30 The Role of Real Estate as Experience Curators23:40 Virtual vs Real-Life Design Experiences25:10 The Importance of Community & “Third Places”26:30 Biophilia: Bringing Nature Into Design27:40 Mixed-Use Spaces & Modern Urban Living29:05 The Power of Art in Architecture30:40 Rapid Fire: Favorite Restaurants in Phoenix32:45 Minimalism vs Maximalism in Design34:25 What Workplace Trends Need to Go🔗 Connect with Oscar De las salas & Gensler Phoenix🌐 Website: https://www.gensler.com/offices/phoenix📸 Instagram:@genslerphoenixhttps://www.gensler.com/doc/gensler-design-forecast-2026?utm_campaign=183953122-FW_DF26&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_signature&utm_content=email-signature-df26🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke real estate🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx
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What if the spaces you walk into every day were intentionally designed to shape how you feel, think, and perform?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Oscar De las salas of Gensler to explore how architecture is evolving beyond buildings, and into experiences.From post-pandemic workplace design and Arizona’s rise as a tech hub to the future of sustainability, luxury, and human-centered environments, this conversation dives into how design is transforming the way we live, work, and connect. Whether you're in real estate, design, or simply passionate about modern living, this episode will change the way you see the spaces around you.⏱ Chapters (estimated chapter timings):00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind00:30 Meet Oscar De las salas | Background & Gensler Journey02:20 Designing for Human Experience03:10 How the Pandemic Changed Workplace Design04:30 Offices as Social & Cultural Hubs06:20 Arizona’s Rise in Tech & Semiconductor Industry08:30 Why Arizona Is Built for the Future10:40 Designing Large-Scale Tech Campuses with Community in Mind12:05 Sustainability: Solar, Water & Future Energy Solutions14:50 Data-Driven Design & Gensler’s Forecasting Process18:50 Social Media vs Real Design Insight19:10 Redefining Luxury: Experience Over Space22:30 The Role of Real Estate as Experience Curators23:40 Virtual vs Real-Life Design Experiences25:10 The Importance of Community & “Third Places”26:30 Biophilia: Bringing Nature Into Design27:40 Mixed-Use Spaces & Modern Urban Living29:05 The Power of Art in Architecture30:40 Rapid Fire: Favorite Restaurants in Phoenix32:45 Minimalism vs Maximalism in Design34:25 What Workplace Trends Need to Go🔗 Connect with Oscar De las salas & Gensler Phoenix🌐 Website: https://www.gensler.com/offices/phoenix📸 Instagram:@genslerphoenixhttps://www.gensler.com/doc/gensler-design-forecast-2026?utm_campaign=183953122-FW_DF26&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_signature&utm_content=email-signature-df26🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke real estate🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx
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