John Gish is an architectural storyteller whose light touch leaves a lasting impression.
A licensed architect who got his start with the groundbreaking office of Jon Jerde, Gish’s brand of human-centered design can be experienced at dozens of major retail and mixed-used destinations around the world, many of them completed during his 23-year tenure as design leader at Seattle’s Callison Architecture.
He’s been flying solo since 2012, convinced that a lean engagement is the most effective way to achieve project success. If you’re interested in enhancing your project with Gish’s award-winning mix of space, people and commerce, here’s what you need to know:
“My highest and best use is drawing quickly to capture, focus and communicate the ideas that will give your project a heartbeat. That could mean a one-day charette, a week of consulting or a soup-to-nuts engagement that leaves no idea undocumented.
Regardless, expect an engagement that is heavy on dialogue and discovery: Just me, your people and our ideas in a room, fueled by the successful experience of 36+ years in the retail sausage-making arena — and plenty of marker fumes. Lots of drawing for me, high value for you.
Deliverables range according to need, but tend toward a no-frills set of informed concepts you can run with — or that I’m happy to stick around and develop; your call. ”
Awards & Honors
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Award of Excellence
Del Mar Plaza
Del Mar, California
Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center
Manila, Philippines
Greenbelt 3/4, Ayala Center
Manila, Philippines
International Council of Shopping Centers Design
(ICSC) Award
INNOVATION/DESIGN OF A NEW PROJECT
Del Mar Plaza
Del Mar, California
ASIA/PACIFIC REGION
Greenbelt 3/4, Ayala Center
Manila, Philippines
Flatiron Crossing
Broomfield, Colorado
Trinoma Mall
Quezon City, Philippines
RENOVATION/EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROJECT
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
SE Asia
Sustainability Award
Greenbelt 3/4, Ayala Center
Manila, Philippines
AIA
Merit Award
RENOVATION/EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROJECT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
NAIOP
Award of Excellence
RENOVATION/EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROJECT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
SADI
Award of Excellence
RENOVATED OR EXPANDED POWER CENTER
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
Honolulu, Hawaii