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28 airportbusiness November 2014 UNDER DID YOU KNOW? PHILIPSEN has been skydiving in Hawaii. Jonas Philipsen: Thrives on how the built environment impacts society Jonas Philipsen's interest in aviation was sparked by frequent trips through Eero Saarinen's Dulles International Airport, and riding in the famous mobile lounges. Growing up in the house of a self-employed architect, Philipsen was exposed at a young age to the influence that the built environment can have on society. He attended the University of Texas at Austin's School of Architecture and graduated at the top of his class with his Bachelor's degree in Architecture. After working in Austin for a time at a high-end residential firm that focused on sustaina- ble houses, Philipsen moved to Denver, Colo., and joined Gensler shortly after his move. This move led to a passion for aviation and transportation focused projects. As senior designer, Philipsen excels in his proven design skills, his attention to detail, and his ability to develop projects from con- cept design through construction administration. Currently a key leader on the Denver International Airport's Hotel and Transit Center project, Philipsen is providing compelling design solutions which will impact how the airport connects to the City of Denver and will invigorate the airport into a more walkable, people-friendly urban center. Philipsen's notable aviation project experience includes: Denver International Airport Ho- tel and Transit Center, Jackson Hole Airport Terminal Renovation Phase I and II, Tulsa International Airport Concourse B Renovation, Eagle Airport Baggage Inspection Systems, and Colorado Springs Airport Baggage Inspection Systems and SSCP Design. Senior Designer/Associate Gensler Age: 31 Years in Aviation: 8 DID YOU KNOW? BHIMJIANI Dabbles in architectural photography. Kashyap Bhimjiani: Drawn to the complexity of design in aviation projects Kashyap Bhimjiani is known in aviation circles as Gensler's design voice behind its Indian pro- jects in Chennai, Goa–Mopa and Vadodara airports there. He brings expertise in all scales of aviation design—from renovations at existing terminal facilities to new greenfield airports. He is also known for his work for JetBlue, American Airlines and British Airways at New York City airports, namely JFK International Airport and LaGuardia. As senior designer and associate, Bhimjiani brings a strong balance of design and an interest in maximizing the pas- senger experience and operational efficiency to terminal projects. While leading design and planning of global projects, Bhimjiani recognizes client's goals and works toward resolving local challenges to generate innovative and efficient solutions. Bhimjiani lays special emphasis on inducing cultural elements and experiential quality in design to create memorable experiences through architecture. At Chennai International Airport, Bhimjiani played an integral role in the design of the terminal on a constrained site, developing a phased implementation plan for the airport's large-scale improvement program and resolved other environment issues to a successful conclu- sion. His work at Tocumen International Airport in Panama made efficient use of materials to create maximum impact on a modest space. Senior Designer & Associate Gensler Age: 35 Years in Aviation: 8.5