Yulia Bortkevich, Design Director at Gensler, and Alison Berg, Designer at Gensler.
Alison Berg:
Alison is a multifaceted designer with over a decade of experience realizing inspiring, impactful spaces for clients across industries, including sciences, education, technology, and consumer goods. A keen observer of the built environment, Alison’s design sensibilities are inspired and informed by her lived experience, from day-to-day life to travels abroad, as well as by the experience of others and their stories. A dedicated advocate for clients and end users, she works closely with project teams and collaborators to ensure the design vision is carried through all phases, from the strategic outset to refining the last details.
Yulia Bortkevich:
With over 20 years of experience, Yulia has led the design of interiors for award-winning projects across industries. Yulia’s versatility as a designer is reflected in the breadth of project types from education and professional services to life sciences and high tech. Her projects are bespoke solutions as she collaborates closely with her clients to develop inspiring spaces that distinctively reflect each organization's values, culture, and business strategies. Combining careful attention to the client's input with a creative approach rooted in uniquely broad expertise, Yulia's work results in functional, sustainable, and innovative design. Educated both in Europe and the United States, Yulia has a diverse perspective on architecture and design. She fuels her creativity through travel and finds inspiration in fine arts as well as theater and film.
Mass General Brigham Administrative Campus (formerly Partners HealthCare), Somerville, MA, (2016). Courtesy of Gensler.
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