Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:31 am

Jeff Henry, a principal at Gensler, the world’s largest design, planning and architecture firm, has been inducted into the Retail Design Legion of Honor at Retail Design Institute (RDI) International Store Design Awards Show. 

The Legion of Honor recognises lifetime contributions that have influenced and shaped retailing, store design and the design culture internationally. A Gensler design director for the retail and hospitality studios in the firm’s San Francisco headquarters, Henry has been designing spaces for people to gather, shop, connect, eat, interact and engage for more than 30 years.

“It is an honor to be recognized by RDI,” said Henry. “The retail design industry offers such exciting opportunities to elevate the overall consumer experience, and I’ve been lucky enough to work with great clients. Without a close partnership with them, great designs would not be possible.”

Throughout his career, Henry has partnered with world-class brands such as Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus, The North Face, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco International Airport Terminal 2, Westfield Galleria and many more. 

“Jeff Henry’s contribution to the success of Gensler’s retail practice over the last two decades has been extraordinary,” said Gensler Managing Principal Dan Winey. 

“Rarely do you find a designer with the talent and skills that Jeff has. His design ideas are driven by the needs and desires of the client along with extraordinary artistic creativity and skill. A consummate mentor and coach to our younger staff, Jeff is a perfect example of someone who embraces and practices Gensler’s unique culture every day, and we are very lucky to have him as part of our firm.”