GSH studio
We help developers, investors, and cities unlock the potential of complex sites—creating walkable, mixed-use, vibrant, and resilient urban environments that attract residents, investment, and lasting engagement.
As an international urban design–led practice spanning planning, architecture, and landscape design, we combine strategic vision with dedicated accompaniment to bring design ideas fully to life. Our integrated approach turns complex constraints into coherent urban strategies, shaping cities, towns, and neighborhoods that deliver lasting social, cultural, economic, and environmental value.
Impact
We focus on creating places that succeed in the real world.
We help clients:
- Increase land and asset value through strategic urban design
- Reduce development risk with clear, implementable plans
- Create destinations that attract residents, visitors, and investment
- Deliver long-term performance through resilient, adaptable environments
From ultra-luxury destinations to diverse, equitable, and accessible communities of working residents, we design environments that respond to market realities while strengthening identity, livability, and lasting value.
Approach
We combine place, culture, and environmental insight with planning and regulatory expertise to move projects forward with clarity and confidence.
From master plans to targeted urban interventions, our process transforms complexity into clear, actionable frameworks, ensuring projects are visionary, feasible, and built to last.
Every project is designed to:
- Maximize usability and human experience
- Strengthen market positioning
- Ensure long-term economic, social, and environmental performance
Projects
Since 2010, GSH studio has delivered 80+ projects, including:
- Resort communities and Agrihoods
- New towns and complete neighborhoods
- High-density mixed-use districts and urban infill
- Large-scale developments up to 6,000 hectares
- Citywide master plans and regulatory frameworks
We collaborate with leading international firms to deliver high-performing, future-ready communities worldwide.
Founder
Gustavo Sánchez Hugalde, founder of GSH studio, is an Argentinian-born urbanist, architect and landscape designer with experience across 180+ projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Prior to founding GSH studio, he spent 10 years at the international renowned DPZCoDesign where he served as an Associate, contributing in more than 90 projects.
He delivers complex urban developments that combine design excellence with real-world performance, helping clients navigate scale, regulation, and market demands. With deep understanding of place, culture, and natural systems, he creates walkable, mixed-use environments that are memorable, enhance identity and livability, and endure over time.
He has led award-winning workshops, contributed to urban design research and publications, and delivered lectures internationally—bridging academic insight with professional practice.