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Gensler

Architect · Oakland, CA · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%85+26.2Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 12 architectsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · 3 photos
80%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 10 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Gensler at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (80% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 10 Google reviews (1 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 2, 2026.
  • Service: Architect serving Oakland, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other architects

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction84Reliability85Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 84 (median 85)Reliability: 85 (median 85)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
GenslerArchitects median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Gensler: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Gensler: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Gensler: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 47.–
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Star ratings

10 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars880%
  • 4 stars220%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Marlon EvangelistaLocal Guide · 891 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marlon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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Amie LeeLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
Dee Dee LimLocal Guide · 81 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
Tim YepLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
chaitanya sure2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews chaitanya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
justin mornanLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
Kajal Patel2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kajal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
Mark McLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
tony wasikhongoLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★
Nick SticklenLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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