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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! HOK and DIALOG are leading the design for Scotia Place, the new home of the Calgary Flames. The arena's design plays on the theme of "fire and ice" while celebrating the Indigenous history and culture of Alberta. The project team worked on the building's planning and design with an advisory group that included representatives from the Treaty 7 Nations and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. Scotia Place celebrates the area as a place for all and will be a landmark attraction in Calgary’s emerging Culture Entertainment District. More than a building, the 10-acre city block is designed for community and connection and includes a community ice rink, plazas, restaurants, the Calgary Flames team store and gathering space for the new downtown neighborhood. We are excited to be part of this amazing project with DIALOG, City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, CAA ICON and many others. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4bQ3soQ #hoksport #arenadesign #nhl

We are proud to have two projects earn Honorable Mention in Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards. BCG's Canadian Headquarters made the list for #interiordesign and the Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium of the Future earned recognition for #sportsdesign. Learn more about these projects and the #FCDesignAwards here: https://bit.ly/4cPaZFV

We are excited to work with Aaron Fenton and BXP, owner of Embarcadero Center, on early visioning to revitalize San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza. The reimagining of the prominently located, yet underutilized, plaza would bring new life and energy to downtown San Francisco and further connect residents, office workers and others to the waterfront. As HOK’s Brian Jencek told San Francisco Chronicle urban design critic John King: “We want to explore the question of what this space could be.” Read more of King’s coverage about the early plans to remake Embarcadero Plaza: https://bit.ly/3YasQT4 Renderings: HOK BXP

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. hit record levels in 2023. Now new challenges are placing additional pressure on cities and social-service agencies to provide people with safe and affordable shelter. In light of this growing need, we are again sharing our resource guide "Trauma-Informed Design for Homeless Populations." Published in 2022, the report offers multiple design strategies for creating shelter spaces that are welcoming, healing and cost-effective. Download a copy of the report here: https://bit.ly/3Ws3K0S

We are excited to share the latest issue of the HOK Design Digest! This month’s newsletter is all about designing sports and entertainment venues — and there is something for everyone, including: - How HOK is leading the way in NFL stadium renovations. The transformation of the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadiums will soon provide their teams and cities with essentially brand-new homes that minimize costs and conserve resources. - The latest in MLS venue design with examples from St. Louis City SC’s wildly successful CITYPARK and New York City FC’s exciting plans to create the city’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium. - The rise of women sports and its impact on venue design. HOK’s female sports venue designers discuss how the momentum in women’s sports is translating to nuanced spaces. - An inside look at HOK’s new “Scrum” tool that is helping designers and clients collaborate on venues in 3D. - Plus, first looks at Edinburgh Park Arena in Scotland and the Salt Lake City Bee’s new ballpark in Utah. Dive in below! 

How do you make the office worth the commute? That's the focus of this year's HOK Forward, our annual deep-dive into workplace design. In our opening section (below), Thomas Polucci and Kay Sargent examine employee needs in an era of hybrid work and how design is evolving to accommodate these new demands. Read below or on hok.com at https://bit.ly/4f2Frh0 #workplacedesign #interiordesign #hybridwork #HOKforward

We are thrilled to share that two HOK-designed airports have been named in the top 10 World’s Best Airports by Bloomberg News! Hamad International Airport in Qatar has been crowned the #1 airport in the world. HOK’s innovative design of the passenger terminal complex is renowned for its exceptional traveler experience, luxurious interiors and sustainable features. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has secured the #8 spot and is the only U.S. airport to make the top 10. Opened in September 2020, the New SLC airport continues to impress with its modern amenities, efficient layout and strong sense of place to elevate the traveler experience. https://lnkd.in/gnXqhrmz #airports #aviationdesign #passengerexperience 📸 Tim Griffith Photography, Bruce Damonte Photography

🙌 Join us in congratulating our own Kay Sargent, Betsy Graham, and Christine Vandover, winners and honorees of the Interior Design HiP Awards! Kay received the Designer Lifetime of HiPness award; Betsy was recognized as a HiP Leader honoree; and Christine was recognized as a HiP Greater Good honoree. Celebrating the most innovative people and products in the commercial design industry, we’re honored to see HOK’ers recognized for their contributions to interior design! #interiordesign #awardwinning #HiP

Congratulations to our Design Principal Peter Ruggiero for being honored in Newcity’s Design 50 list of leading design figures in Chicago! Discover more about Peter from the feature below, and view some of his iconic designs, including LaGuardia Airport’s New Terminal B, Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5 Expansion, and the Kentucky International Convention Center. Peter’s favorite question is “Why?” The world is full of specialists, and when he collaborates with them, Ruggiero likes to question assumptions on what each project should be. “I’ve spent close to forty years trying to be a generalist and specialize in nothing,” Ruggiero says. He likes big challenges, like transportation structures and public buildings that contribute to making cities work. “I want to see how we can invest in infrastructure and make it handsome and interesting.” https://lnkd.in/gXdzHdrS 📸 Jeff Goldberg Photography LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Nic LeHoux Photography, and Christopher Payne Photography

Thrilled to see HOK’s design for Msheireb Downtown Doha Phase 4 on Archello! The design of Msheireb Downtown Doha Phase 4 is a harmonious blend of Qatar's rich heritage and dynamic future. Inspired by the traditional Qatari architecture, the project integrates sustainable practices with the latest smart city innovations. The thoughtful orientation and massing of buildings provide shade and channel breezes, creating comfortable pedestrian spaces. The project creates a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood that prioritizes human connection and sustainability. It also features the densest concentration of LEED Gold certified buildings globally. Check out the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gijbaCpe 📸 Gerry O'Leary Photography #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #SmartCities