Happy 10-year anniversary to Citizen HKS! This program is an initiative dedicated to uplifting people through public interest design and community service. Fueled by the passion our teams have for taking local action and using their design skills to positively influence lives, Citizen HKS is a global change agent. This week, we’re highlighting how Citizen HKS transformational work enhancing women’s health with two hospital designs in Uganda: Kachumbala Maternity Unit, which opened in 2017, and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, which is undergoing design work right now. HKS teams have also contributed service hours and additional pro bono design work with local health services organizations and non-profits such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities and Texas-based LifeSavers Foundation. Learn more about how we are celebrating 10 years of Citizen HKS: https://hks.onl/3JJyXWc Lisa Adams, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP, LSSYB/Ann Noble #CitizenHKS #publicinterestdesign #architecture #design
HKS, Inc.
Architecture and Planning
Dallas, Texas 140,117 followers
Designing with purpose to create a better world.
About us
HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,500 people in 27 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart We nurture a culture of extraordinary people with curious and creative minds who are passionate about delivering elegant solutions. We also have a dedicated research team devoted to discovering processes and ideas that improve outcomes for everyone. In everything we do, we're mindful of the fragility of all life and of the planet.
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http://www.hksinc.com
External link for HKS, Inc.
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1939
- Specialties
- Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Interior Design, and Design
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Primary
350 N Saint Paul Street, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75201-4240, US
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Employees at HKS, Inc.
Updates
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In a recent ICSC article, HKS' Sheba Ross Titus gives insight about how development surrounding convention centers is changing. She explains the shift in the market and the value of connecting these large buildings to its community. The next generation of conferences and retailing are looking for an area that has a walkable environment, giving travelers the ability to get to entertainment and restaurants easily. Learn more about what Sheba has to say about this topic. Georgia World Congress Center Authority #citiesandcommunities #design #architecture
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HKS is proud to partner with the FDA on the launch of its groundbreaking new initiative, Home as a Health Care Hub. Swipe thru below to learn how this project will transform our homes and advance health equity for all people in the U.S. 🔽 Interested in getting a better understanding about the Hub? Join the virtual public meeting hosted by the FDA on July 25 from 12 - 4 p.m. ET. HKS' very own Upali Nanda, along with other stakeholders, will explore how the home environment is emerging as the focus of care. Register: https://hks.onl/3WhmSye #virtualreality #healthcaredesign #health #design #architecture
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✅ Fostering community. ✅ Improving student health. ✅ Create a living/learning environment. All aspects that were at the center for the design of UC Davis's Shasta and Yosemite Halls. The HKS-designed buildings provide improved energy efficiency, an upgraded design for livability and student enjoyment and addresses current housing deficiencies by increasing undergraduate housing. These two projects replaced 50-year-old outdated housing with new reimagined higher-density undergraduate housing that better serves the students of today. Learn more about the project: https://hks.onl/3zNbbXe University of California, Davis #studenthousing #design #architecture
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✨ Big news! HKS has acquired the Reston, Virginia-based AXO ARCHITECTS! This addition to the firm will strengthen our position as a leader in designing resilient, critical facilities. Mark Nakatani, Global Practice Director for Mission Critical, will lead the practice with his years of experience in developing technology-centric design practices and delivery teams. Learn more about the team and what's to come for the Mission Critical practice. Mark Nakatani, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, DBIA/Kirk Teske FAIA, LEED Fellow/David Sassano #missioncritical #design #architecture
HKS Expands Mission Critical Team to Lead Market Transformation | HKS Architects
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Calling all design students! Interested in participating in a design charrette that seeks to stimulate innovate design approaches and provide service to nearby communities? Apply for the HKS Southeast Fellowship (SDF) — a program that will focus on the intersections of culture, mobility, and place along Buford Highway in Atlanta. Applications close July 19. Apply today! 🔽
IMPACT Atlanta - Studying the Intersections of Culture, Access, and Place | HKS Architects
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HKS is excited to announce that two projects have been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival! Our teams will travel to Singapore in November to present the inspiration behind each design to a live judging panel. ✨ Auckland Stadium at Quay Park: World Architecture Festival Future Project in the Competition entries category ✨ The Arena in Diriyah: World Architecture Festival Future Project in the Sport Category Learn more about the shortlisted HKS projects: https://hks.onl/3RYwZFO #WAF24 #INSIDE24 #design #architecture
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HKS' Erin K. Peavey recently joined Building Enclosure's podcast to discuss the new report released by the Foundation for Social Connection. As a co-chair of the report, Erin shared how around the globe we are recognizing the vital importance of social connection and the role the built environment has in being a catalyst. Listen to the full episode. 🔽 The Foundation for Social Connection #loneliness #socialconnection #design
PODCAST: Addressing Loneliness and Isolation Through Community Design
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At the U.S. News & World Report "State of Equity in America" event, HKS' own Renae Mantooth participated in a panel to discuss how colleges prioritize mental health services. Inside Higher Ed sought Renae's counsel in a recent piece to get her insight about counseling centers at colleges and how they can be designed to be more inviting. Learn more. 🔽 Ashley Mowreader #mentalhealth #design #architecture
4 models of comfortable college counseling spaces
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At 3350 Peachtree Road Conference Center in Atlanta, the HKS Commercial Interiors team worked with Cousins Commercial Properties to transform an underused building section into a celebrated meeting space focused on building community. Featuring a pre-function area and a 200-person training room, the conference center has robust technology infrastructure and sophisticated branding and wayfinding elements. The design includes various seating areas for different types of meeting and modes of work, and serves as an inspirational environment with luxurious wallcoverings, vibrant artwork, flexible lighting and biophilic touches. #commericalinteriors #interiordesign #design