{"id":6933,"date":"2015-04-09T14:16:10","date_gmt":"2015-04-09T18:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archdesign.utk.edu\/?p=6933"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:25:24","slug":"ut-architecture-alumnus-david-epstein-receives-genslers-highest-honor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archdesign.utk.edu\/ut-architecture-alumnus-david-epstein-receives-genslers-highest-honor\/","title":{"rendered":"UT Architecture Alumnus David Epstein Receives Gensler\u2019s Highest Honor"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"6934\" style=\"max-width: 300px\" class=\"alignright none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6934 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/archdesign.utk.edu\/assets\/David-Epstein-Alumnus-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"David-Epstein-Alumnus\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>David Epstein, a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Architecture, has been recognized with the 2014 Don Brinkmann Award. The accolade recognizes outstanding individuals whose contributions to Gensler have raised the firm\u2019s standards of design excellence. Honorees are vetted as individuals who bring \u201cexemplary talent, tireless design leadership and vision to the firm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From the announcement provided by Gensler:<\/p>\n<p><em>David Epstein, AIA, LEED AP, serves as <\/em><em>a Principal and Design Director in Gensler\u2019s Austin office. With over fifteen years with Gensler, Epstein has a prolific and award-winning portfolio of work that touches every sector, from office buildings to corporate headquarters, mixed-use towers and complexes, airport terminals, transit stations, university buildings, and community and cultural facilities.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDavid is not afraid to think outside the box and stretch the rubber band without breaking it,\u201d said Regional Managing Principals Judy Pesek and David Calkins. \u201cHis dry wit and \u2018even keeled\u2019 approach bring a committed calmness to the impeccable delivery of his work. He is a visual 3-D thinker, a problem solver and a \u2018quick study.\u2019 David\u2019s design is holistic, keeping in mind the needs of the client, imbuing the project with a distinct sense of place and carrying through a disciplined design intent. He is a true thought leader.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As a design leader in the Southeast and South Central regions, Epstein has inspired a cohort of Gensler colleagues to design work of their own that exhibits the strong, convincing form and exceptional attention to detail that are his hallmark. He has mentored and inspired excellence in a new generation of design leaders. His energetic and creative spirit is visible in buildings around the world that display the design innovation that is the firm\u2019s conscious goal.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Epstein&#8217;s Portfolio:<\/h4>\n<p>[showcase id=&#8221;6892&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Epstein, a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Architecture, has been recognized with the 2014 Don Brinkmann Award. 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