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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

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! 🔽

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

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

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

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

HKS-designed North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood at UC San Diego is an on-campus community that provides students and staff a space for academic, administration, retail and amenity activities. To continue prioritizing student health and well-being for this project, our research team formed a coalition with CADRE, UC San Diego and the Association of Neuroscience for Architecture to create a live-learn lab to investigate the impact design has on end users. Take a look at what was discovered. 🔽   #studenthousing #design #architecture 

Interior Design Magazine did a recent feature of HKS-designed Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Named after a well-known baseball player, the HKS team paid homage to DiMaggio when combining the building's old and new sections by referencing hand stitching on a baseball. Learn more about the project: https://hks.onl/3XFKAW5 #interiordesign #design

As the Global Practice Director for Senior Living Interiors, HKS' Jennifer McDermott is focused on creating a comfortable and unique experience for seniors. She explains that the design of senior living facilities has changed immensely — from having an institutional or health care ambience to now looking like gracious homes or luxury resorts. Learn more about Jen's expertise and her perspective on designing spaces for the aging populations. #seniorliving #design #interiordesign

We are days into the Copa América! Yesterday kicked off the first match to be played at HKS-designed SoFi Stadium with another set for tomorrow.   Located in Inglewood, CA, the design of SoFi Stadium combines Southern California's indoor/outdoor lifestyle with state-of-the-art sports and entertainment architecture. Before you watch the game, learn more about the stadium and its innovative design. ⚽ ⏩  https://hks.onl/3Hdi2Za SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park/Major League Soccer #design #architecture