HOK has announced significant progress toward achieving a carbon-neutral portfolio, exceeding energy reduction targets set by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) well ahead of the 2030 deadline. In 2023, HOK projects achieved a 65.5% reduction in energy use intensity (EUI) compared to baseline levels, significantly surpassing the AIA’s 50% average. This marks a major step in the firm’s longstanding commitment to the AIA 2030 initiative, which targets net-zero fossil fuel use in new buildings and renovations by 2030. The AIA’s initiative sets a challenging standard, particularly for fir ..read more

The New York City Council has officially approved the transformational Willets Point Phase II Redevelopment Plan, which includes a new soccer-specific stadium for New York City Football Club (NYCFC) designed by HOK. The project was approved by an overwhelming 47-1 vote, marking a significant milestone for the revitalization of the area in Queens, New York. The new 23-acre development at Willets Point, led by the Queens Development Group (QDG) comprising Related Companies and Sterling Equities, will feature NYCFC’s state-of-the-art stadium designed by HOK. The project also includes the largest ..read more

Annual competition gives voice to Philadelphia-area architecture and interior design students, inviting them to engage in local development trends through creative design solutions. The results are in for the 2024 HOK Futures Design Challenge. Now in its eighth year, 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 reconn ..read more

HOK’s Lifestyle designers reveal how they transcend traditional boundaries to create exceptional experiences across sectors. HOK’s Lifestyle studio reimagines spaces to enrich our everyday lives. These designers break down conventional silos, infusing lifestyle elements from various sectors—hospitality, residential, workplace, sports, recreation, entertainment and more—to create human-centered environments. Wellness, sustainability and resilience are always top of mind. Here, we connect with four of HOK’s Lifestyle designers for a conversation about current trends shaping their projects: Laur ..read more

In an interview with The Times of London, Klumpp Williams discusses her career journey, the importance of work-life balance and the future of the profession. Susan Klumpp Williams, HOK’s co-chief executive officer, believes that sharing leadership duties can help prevent burnout in the demanding world of architecture. In an industry where women are underrepresented in top positions, Klumpp Williams stands out as one of only a few women leading the world’s top architecture practices. Klumpp Williams’ career at HOK has been marked by high-profile projects, such as overseeing the construction of ..read more

Designed by HOK, the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion will transform pediatric care in Central Florida. Construction is underway on the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion following a recent groundbreaking. The new 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 receiv ..read more

The AIA awards this distinction to less than three percent of its members in recognition of their exceptional work and contributions to the field of architecture nationally. Paul Woolford, FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, a senior vice president and design principal in HOK’s San Francisco and Seattle offices, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) prestigious College of Fellows. Woolford’s unique design vision integrates built structures with nature to create holistic environments focused on sustainability, human health and well-being. His work has earned numerous accolades ..read more

Anica Landreneau, HOK’s director of sustainable design, joined Kimberly Dowdell, HOK’s director of strategic partnerships and the 2024 president of the American Institute of Architects, in Paris at the UN Buildings and Climate Global Forum. In March 2024, the United Nations held the inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum (BCGF) in Paris, convening international stakeholders from both government and the private sector to strategize on mitigating the environmental impact of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The forum, following closely after the COP28 Buildings ..read more

The new terminals at Mobile International Airport in Alabama (above) and Monterey Regional Airport in Northern California will enhance the traveler experience. In Mobile, the new five-gate terminal will make the downtown airport a domestic and international travel destination. The project, a collaboration between HOK, FSB Architects and Engineers, and the Mobile Airport Authority, will relocate the city’s main airport from Mobile Regional Airport west of the city. The terminal layout places arrivals and departures on the same elevated level, with check-in and baggage claim flanking a central ..read more

The chat between host Brian Jones and Eli Hoisington, HOK’s co-CEO and design principal of the St. Louis studio, focused on Hoisington’s career path, as well as the importance of design, mentorship and sustainability at HOK. Listen to the full episode on As Built’s website or read highlights from the discussion below. On his career path and view of leadership I’ve been fortunate in my time at HOK, which has been 20 years. I started working as a project architect with a focus on one type of building, and then I transitioned into design after getting to know some people in HOK’s New York studio ..read more