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Canadian HQ has been recognized in 2024 Innovation by Design Awards in the Interior Design Category!! 🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️

“Our design of this hybrid workplace offers lessons that can make the office relevant again and ‘earn the commute’ for staff,” said Caitlin Turner, director of Interiors for HOK in Toronto. “In addition, it takes workplace equity, inclusion and innovation to new heights by connecting people to the office and each other in purposeful new ways.”

Read more on HOK.com and 🤞🏼

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HOK’s design for the Jacksonville Stadium of the Future has earned honorable mention for 2024 Innovation by Design Awards in the sports design category ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Jacksonville Jaguars’ proposed NFL Stadium of the Future demonstrates that stadium design can be both sustainable and fan-centric, sparking economic revitalization and thrilling experiences,” said Peter Broeder, design principal for HOK in Kansas City.

Read more on HOK.com and ❤️

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 urban design critic John King: “We want to explore the question of what this space could be.”

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Employee retention is more important than ever, and law firms are no exception. The cost of replacing an employee can range from half to two four the employee’s annual salary. Law firms are looking to transform their offices with a future-proof design that can help recruit top talent, support their clients and a hybrid workforce, and adapt to changing needs.

In the Legal chapter of HOK Forward, HOK’s Caitlin Turner and Tara Roscoe explore how law firms are adapting to new ways of working and activating the office as a flexible, future-ready tool to meet the unique needs and challenges of their industry.

Combining surveys, benchmarking data and interdisciplinary case studies, our findings and recommendations explore how the next generation of law firms can support hybrid work, reimagine their real estate portfolio, balance meeting and private spaces, incorporate new technologies and curate amenities to optimize their workspace.

Find it all at HOKForward.com ✍🏼

The future looks bright! Our team is proud to be working on the Barney Allis Redevelopment in Kansas City with and . A central gathering place in the heart of downtown KC, residents and visitors will enjoy a new arts-focused, street-level Barney Allis Plaza.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 26, 2024, celebrating the new project. The transformed plaza will feature a variety of gathering spaces for events, a children’s play space, dog park and lush landscaping. It will also be seamlessly accessible from the street level and support multi-modal connections. We’re looking forward to the redeveloped Barney Allis Plaza opening in 2026!

Made up of nearly 7,000 angled, colored metal panels, art installation “May/September” by artist .ley appears to shift and change as visitors move past .

After deeming the buildings on its nearly 150-year-old academic medical center beyond renovation, Eskenazi Health negotiated a land swap with Indiana University. Eskenazi traded its outdated facilities for a large parcel of land just west of downtown Indianapolis.

This exchange gave Eskenazi the space it needed to build a state-of-the-art, patient-friendly, 1.3-million-sq.-ft. hospital and health campus.

Eskenazi Health is one of the world’s largest LEED Gold healthcare campuses. The environmentally responsible certification spans four different building types: healthcare, office, restaurant and utility plants.

Find more on how is healing mind, body and soul on HOK.com 💛

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Stunning to see HOK’s design for Msheireb Downtown Doha Phase 4 in and recently!! 🙌

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.

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“Peter Ruggiero’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.” Except from Design50 Issue, Mary Wisniewski.

HOK’s Peter Ruggiero is featured in ’s Design50, list of leading design figures in Chicago. Check out the excerpt and HOK-designed projects and T5.

HOK has announced significant progress toward achieving a carbon-neutral portfolio, exceeding energy reduction targets set by well ahead of the 2030 deadline. 💚

“Our progress demonstrates that high-performance design and environmental impact reduction are not mutually exclusive,” said Anica Landreneau, ASSOC. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, HOK’s director of sustainable design. “We’re proving this is achievable even for complex projects, without heavily relying on grid decarbonization, building electrification or renewable energy resources.”

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Yaldi! We are excited to report that the has granted planning permission for a new 8,500-capacity arena at Edinburgh Park in Scotland. 💥

This state-of-the-art venue, developed by AEG Europe in collaboration with , will inject £520M per year into the local economy and create over 1,300 jobs. HOK is serving as lead design consultant and project architect.

Our flexible design will accommodate a diverse range of events, from large-scale concerts and sports to smaller theater productions. Fan experience and sustainability are priorities.

“The city deserves to have its own modern multipurpose venue, which will attract a strong roster of performers, shows and musical talent, establishing Edinburgh as a major hub for live entertainment,” said John Rhodes, director of our Sports + Entertainment practice in London.

Construction is set to begin in 2025 with completion targeted for 2027.

Learn more about the project at HOK.com 🎸

The CITYPARK MLS Stadium for creates a new landmark and vibrant mixed-use stadium district in the city’s Downtown West neighborhood. 🙌

The stadium, filled to capacity at every home game since opening, brings new life and bustling activity to the area. The HOK and design team collaborated with St. Louis City SC to design a best-of-class venue that fits within the scale of the neighborhood. Back-of-house features are conveniently located underground, allowing the stadium to offer a ‘front door’ on each of its four sides for fans and the community.

Speaking of the stadium’s design HOK’s Chris DeVolder shared: “Lee [St. Louis CITY SC chief brand architect] said many times to us, ‘We don’t want to be ‘best of the last.’ We want to be ‘best to the next.’”

Find more on CITY in and on HOK.com ⚽️

HOK is excited to celebrate the ground breaking of new Science and Health Sciences building! ⭐️ This state-of-the-art facility, designed by HOK in partnership with .lawson will be the largest science facility among regional comprehensive universities in the UW system and is organized to encourage collaboration across disciplines, breaking down traditional siloed departmental arrangements.

Additionally, partnership innovation spaces incorporated into the building allows for investment into cutting edge research and rural health care innovation. Exhibit spaces intended to spark the interest of future students highlight the importance of science education and transforms the building into a valuable resource for the community.

This contemporary new research and education facility emphasizes innovation and brings the sciences together for an integrated learning experience. We can’t wait to see the completed building in 2027!

Big thanks to the UW Engineering school for 3-D printing everyone a heart to signify the coloration with Mayo clinic and UWEC 🫀❤️

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Our Sustainable Material Tracking initiative ✅, launched in 2020, empowers HOK’s 300+ interior designers in 26 studios around the world to make informed decisions based on a product’s embodied carbon, chemical hazards and circularity potential. Through rigorous data analysis and collaborations with product manufacturers, we’re continuously refining our approach.

This is just the beginning. We’re committed to sharing our knowledge, advocating for change and working toward a zero-emissions portfolio by 2030.

Special thanks to Editor in Chief for highlighting his recent visit to our New York studio in Products 2024 Issue 💚

Find more at HOK.com 🤞

HOK Forward is now live! 💫

The office has long been a cornerstone of how we work and live—a place for collaboration, team building
and belonging. With ongoing social and technological changes, however, organizations must balance staff
needs and preferences with business goals while adapting to new ways of working.

Our 2024 HOK Forward report explores the differences between a workplace people feel compelled to
visit versus one they want to experience. The right solution involves asking the right questions:

⭐️What are the work styles and needs of staff and the industry?
⭐️How does the office add value to staff personally and professionally, supporting their work, well-
being and connections with others?
⭐️If people can work effectively from home, what is the new role of the office?

Drawing from data across the legal, professional services and government sectors, the report offers
insights and practical recommendations on reimagining the workplace as a destination of its own. It
explores issues such as hybridity, flexibility, carbon emissions and the prevalence of mental and physical
disabilities, uncovering what employees truly want from their workplace.

As we all navigate this new era of work, the 2024 HOK Forward report provides valuable insights into the
changes shaping the future of the workplace.

Visit HOKforward.com for more 🙂‍↔️

HOK’s planning and landscape architecture team collaborated with Workday, the City of Pleasanton and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to support the ongoing development of this transit-oriented development.

The landscape installation transforms a parking lot next to a BART regional transit station into a welcoming, publicly-accessible outdoor space. Everyone arriving at the campus—whether by public transportation, bicycle or automobile—can access and engage with the park’s sustainable natural resources.

The native, self-sustaining landscape celebrates the identity of the iconic California foothills while supporting resilience in the dry climate. New parklands, trails and outdoor amenities connect more than five acres of open space. Sculptural landforms and seating areas link the park design to the surrounding Tri-Valley foothill topography.

Learn more at HOK.com 💚

It’s National Higher Education Day! 💛 We’re looking back at our recent higher education designs that support the academic, research, healthcare, sports, recreational, residential and cultural needs for students, faculty, staff and researchers. Swipe through some of our favorites:

📚Emory University Health Sciences Research Building II
📚Stanford University School of Medicine Center for Academic Medicine
📚University of Georgia Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Renovation and Expansion
📚UPMC Mercy Pavilion
📚Memorial University of Newfoundland Core Science Facility
📚University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre

🥇Our Los Angeles studio saw two projects earn LEED Gold certification for sustainability in May.

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s new Administration Building achieves an impressive 31% reduction in annual energy use thanks to a high-efficiency HVAC system, a high-performance building envelope and solar power. Balconies provide employees places for respite while the central staircase, crowned with a skylight, encourages active lifestyles and staff engagement.

The new VA Long Beach Mental Health Inpatient and Outpatient Buildings also earned LEED Gold. Designed to support sustainability and wellness, the Department of Veterans Affairs buildings integrate nature with abundant natural light, sweeping exterior views and an outdoor amenities such as rain gardens and pedestrian pathways.

The University of California, Berkeley, College of Chemistry celebrated the groundbreaking of Heathcock Hall, a new interdisciplinary research and education building designed by HOK. The approximately 80,000-sq.-ft. facility will feature six stories of modern laboratory space to support advanced research in synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, and chemical and biomolecular engineering.

“The Chemistry program has a long and storied history at the University of California, Berkeley,” said Paul Woolford. “We are honored to collaborate with the faculty and leadership to design a thoughtful new addition to this renowned campus.”

Heathcock Hall is named in honor of renowned organic chemist and former dean Clayton H. Heathcock, made possible by a cornerstone gift from alumnus Terry Rosen (PhD, Chemistry ‘85) and family. The modular, environmentally efficient facility will reinvigorate the campus’ eastern gateway with stunning views of the Campanile, Memorial Glade and the San Francisco Bay.

Learn more at HOK.com 🐻

The new home for BBC Studios Comedy Productions reflects the creativity of the team behind hits like “Good Omens”, “Trying,” and “A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou.” The retro-inspired workplace is an adaptive reuse of the home of England’s first poet laureate, John Dryden. Vintage furniture and historic Crittall windows add to the authentic feel.

artwork, memorabilia and awards fill the spaces and honor the cherished programs, personalities and history of the network.

The workplace offers a variety of work settings, from focus booths and individual workspaces to lounge and conference room spaces, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive environment for generating new ideas.

Find more at HOK.com ✍🏼

We love seeing all the accolades for LaGuardia Airport’s New Terminal B, one of the first North American terminals to achieve a five-star rating from Skytrax for passenger experience! 💙

The top-to-bottom transformation features a new headhouse with retail and dining ‘neighborhoods’ and indoor green space that pay homage to New York City and its urban pocket parks. An island and bridges design concept connects travelers from the terminal to their concourses, with pedestrian bridges that allow travelers to view planes taxiing to their gates.

Find more at HOK.com 🛫

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Walter Klassen FX is a powerhouse in the film industry’s special effects realm. HOK designed the interiors for its new headquarters space in Toronto’s Studio District, creating a collaborative and tech-forward environment that blends creativity with practicality.

The two-section, open space floor plan promotes interaction between departments. The front section acts a client showroom and displays props and art installations. The back section houses manufacturer work areas.

Advanced technology throughout the space, including a Cyclorama photo/video wall for prop photography and costume fittings, enhances efficiencies and employee productivity. Robust exhaust systems and acoustical treatments protect workers and props and help isolate noise when needed.

Learn more at HOK.com 🐊

HOK was proud to join Eric Adams, City Council Member and leaders from recently to celebrate the City Council’s approval of what will be New York’s first soccer-specific stadium.

We are excited to help make the Club’s vision for a sustainable venue that promotes approachability, community engagement AND an unprecedented experience for the players and fans.

Learn more at HOK.com ⚽️⚡️

Congratulations to the winners of the HOK Futures Design Challenge! 💚 Now in its eighth year, HOK Futures asks Philadelphia-area design students to engage in local development trends through creative design solutions.

This year’s program challenged university students to design a new environmental education center at Cobb’s Creek Park, a recreational greenway and watershed in West Philadelphia that serves as a connecting point between the local community, natural resources and surrounding urban area.

With a growing need for environmental reconnection, the competition asked students to design the education center with expanded programming to encourage sustainability, ecology, healthy eating, agriculture and active lifestyle choices in connection to the watershed.

A big thank you to our interior jurors, architecture jurors and to our generous sponsors without whom the awards program would not be possible.

For the full story visit HOK.com 🌎❤️

The New York City Council has officially approved the Willets Point Phase II Redevelopment Plan, which includes our design for the new soccer-specific stadium for New York City Football Club (NYCFC). This historic project, approved by an overwhelming 47-1 vote, will revitalize the area in Queens, New York, creating a vibrant community and an iconic destination for soccer fans.

Our design for the state-of-the-art stadium is part of a new 23-acre development led by the Queens Development Group (QDG), comprising Related Companies and Sterling Equities. The project also includes the largest all-affordable housing development in 40 years, a new 650-seat public school, a brand-new hotel and more than 150,000 square feet of public open space.

“The approval of the Willets Point Redevelopment Plan is a significant step forward for this transformative project, and HOK is proud to be part of it with our design for NYCFC’s new stadium,” said Rashed Singaby, HOK principal and senior project designer. “We look forward to helping bring the team’s vision for the project to life, creating a vibrant community and an iconic destination for soccer fans.”

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HOK’s Lifestyle designers are redefining spaces to enrich everyday experiences across multiple sectors. In this Q&A, four of our Lifestyle design leaders — Laura Jones, Kelly Lott, Marianne E. Weiss, Dina Lamanna — share insights on:

✅ Infusing hospitality principles to create human-centered environments in unexpected places like healthcare, sports venues and offices.

✅ Completely mapping user journeys to guide design decisions and craft tailored experiences.

✅ Employing wellness, biophilia and inclusive design to reduce stress and support well-being for all occupants.

✅ Focusing on regional and neurodiversity influences over broad generational trends.

✅ Balancing design details with the overall human experience.

“Lifestyle design expands the core principles of hospitality across markets to enhance lives,” says Kelly. “It infuses aspects of residential, workplace, healthcare, sports and more to provide memorable experiences that improve how people live.”

Discover how HOK’s Lifestyle studio is transcending traditional boundaries to create exceptional spaces on HOK.com 🙌

Construction is underway on the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion! Designed by HOK, the six-story outpatient care facility will house more than 30 pediatric specialties, including adolescent medicine, audiology, cardiology, general surgery, neurology, orthopedics and palliative care.

In placing so many pediatric specialties under one roof, Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion eliminates the need for children and families to shuffle to and from multiple offices to receive vital care. The building is strategically located adjacent to inpatient pediatric facility Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

“Designing pediatric spaces and multidisciplinary practices requires deeply specialized experience that parallels the specialization of its providers,” said Karen S. Freeman, HOK’s Pediatrics practice leader. “Our Pediatric Center of Expertise brings our clients design solutions rooted in the latest research and tested experience to optimize and anticipate the future of healing.”

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Construction is underway on the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion! Designed by HOK, the six-story outpatient care facility will house more than 30 pediatric specialties, including adolescent medicine, audiology, cardiology, general surgery, neurology, orthopedics and palliative care.

In placing so many pediatric specialties under one roof, Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion eliminates the need for children and families to shuffle to and from multiple offices to receive vital care. The building is strategically located adjacent to inpatient pediatric facility Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

“Designing pediatric spaces and multidisciplinary practices requires deeply specialized experience that parallels the specialization of its providers,” said Karen S. Freeman, HOK’s Pediatrics practice leader. “Our Pediatric Center of Expertise brings our clients design solutions rooted in the latest research and tested experience to optimize and anticipate the future of healing.”

Learn more at HOK.com ❤️

We are excited for the opening The Allen, a new mixed-use district just west of downtown Houston. HOK oversaw master planning for the six-acre development and designed its first two buildings: a 35-story luxury hotel/residential tower and a four-story retail podium.

Developed by , The Allen embraces its location next to Buffalo Bayou Park through design and connections. The buildings’ sleek, contoured forms mimic the undulating, organic rhythm of the bayou. Elevated terraces and ground-level patios provide visible and physical links to the park’s trails and greenways.

The tower features multiple programming types, including ground-floor retail; on levels 5-13; and on the top 22 floors. In addition to 134 guest rooms, the hotel includes a sky lobby, spa, 300-seat ballroom and seventh-floor terrace with a pool and views onto downtown.

Subtle, curved massing accentuates the tower’s stacked volumes, with a striking cantilever denoting the transition from hotel to condos. Private residences include individual balconies (some with plunge pools) and shared amenities that include an indoor lap pool, conference rooms and private lounge.

Learn more at HOK.com 💫

The New York City Football Club proposed soccer-specific stadium in Queens recently received unanimous approval from the New York City Planning Commission.

HOK is serving as the design architect for this project. The latest renderings reveal “The Cube”—the stadium's main entrance, which will feature over 11,000 square feet of LED paneling.

“The Cube is designed to be an iconic gateway that represents NYCFC's ambition and enhances the game-day experience for fans,” said Rashed Singaby, senior project designer at HOK. "The technology and architecture aim to make it a recognizable landmark for the city and the sport.”
The Cube's shape is intended to symbolize the club's stability and commitment to a permanent home, while its equal dimensions represent the values of fair play.

The next step for the stadium proposal is to go to the City Council for a public hearing and vote.

Learn more at HOK.com 🗽⚽️

The new UPMC Mercy Pavilion will position the health system at the global forefront of ophthalmic research and care. Accommodating clinicians, researchers, educators and commercial partners, the hospital will serve as a destination for healing, an incubator for medical advancements and a hub for biomedical research.

Located on the UPMC Mercy Campus in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, this new facility includes a nine-story tower that houses research, office and conference areas and a four-story building that is home to hospital functions including surgery, clinical and pharmacy spaces.

The materials used for the facade—a mix of energy-efficient patterned glass, warm terra-cotta and brick—respect the architectural character of Pittsburgh and the prominent site on the Boulevard of the Allies.

Learn more at HOK.com 💜