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 Mastermind

00:30 Meet Oscar De las salas | Background & Gensler Journey

02:20 Designing for Human Experience

03:10 How the Pandemic Changed Workplace Design

04:30 Offices as Social & Cultural Hubs

06:20 Arizona’s Rise in Tech & Semiconductor Industry

08:30 Why Arizona Is Built for the Future

10:40 Designing Large-Scale Tech Campuses with Community in Mind

12:05 Sustainability: Solar, Water & Future Energy Solutions

14:50 Data-Driven Design & Gensler’s Forecasting Process

18:50 Social Media vs Real Design Insight

19:10 Redefining Luxury: Experience Over Space

22:30 The Role of Real Estate as Experience Curators

23:40 Virtual vs Real-Life Design Experiences

25:10 The Importance of Community & “Third Places”

26:30 Biophilia: Bringing Nature Into Design

27:40 Mixed-Use Spaces & Modern Urban Living

29:05 The Power of Art in Architecture

30:40 Rapid Fire: Favorite Restaurants in Phoenix

32:45 Minimalism vs Maximalism in Design

34:25 What Workplace Trends Need to Go

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