Gensler announced Douglas B. Sydnor will join the design firm as a senior architect in the company’s Phoenix office, starting on Nov. 11.

Sydnor brings more than 35 years experience in the Phoenix metropolitan area to his new role, with demonstrated leadership in the full spectrum of architectural and urban design.

“We are thrilled that Doug will be joining the Gensler team,” says Beth Harmon-Vaughan, Gensler Phoenix managing principal. “His outstanding portfolio, leadership and influence in our market will be a fantastic addition to our region.”

Prior to joining Gensler, Sydnor was the president and CEO of Douglas Sydnor Architect and Associates in Scottsdale for more than 20 years. The firm led projects and studies for government, library, cultural and urban infill facilities. Notable projects included the Barry and Peggy Goldwater Library and Archives in downtown Mesa and the McDowell Road Linear Park in Scottsdale.

“Gensler delivers architecture with sophisticated aesthetics, functionality, and technical proficiency which are qualities that I find very consistent with the work I have attempted to create over my career,” says Douglas B. Sydnor, FAIA. “They are also very client-centric, work collaboratively, and practice strong project management skills, which are all professional priorities of mine. For these reasons and many others joining Gensler will be a great fit and I am looking forward to what we can achieve together in Arizona and the Southwest.”

Sydnor is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) and a member the United States Green Building Council. He earned his Masters in Architecture from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and his Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University.