The Colorado office moves to larger studio to support increased staff and better serve clients throughout the Mountain States. HOK is expanding its design studio in Denver to continue serving clients across Colorado and the Mountain States. The small team that founded the studio in 2021 has now grown to 20 people. To support continued growth, HOK has taken a new 5,500-sq.-ft. space within its existing LoDo Towers building. The team will continue to work on projects across multiple markets and disciplines, including Corporate, Healthcare, Science + Technology, Sports + Recreation + Entertainmen ..read more

Ana-Maria Drughi, Ryan Byrnes and Rashed Singaby (L-R) discuss the Mile High City’s draw, the studio’s rapid growth and their vision for HOK’s future in the region. In just two years since opening its doors in the LoDo Towers building, HOK’s Denver office has experienced remarkable growth, doubling in square footage and quadrupling its staff count. This expansion has been fueled by the city’s vibrant energy and the firm’s collaborative culture. With Bill Johnson at the helm as design principal and Candace Todd serving as senior regional practice leader, the studio is quickly establishing itsel ..read more

As the New York metropolitan region faces the daunting prospect of a sea level rise of 6 feet near 2100, experts convened at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Spring Meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. William Kenworthey, AIA, LEED AP, regional leader of urban design for HOK in New York, was a key voice on an April 9 ULI panel titled “NYC 2100: Resiliency, Housing and Equity for the Metropolitan Region with Six Feet of Sea Level Rise.” The panel brought together thought leaders in climate science, urban planning, public policy and design. Dr. Christian Braneon, research sc ..read more

Warm and retro workplace reflects the creativity of the team behind hit comedies such as “Good Omens,” “Trying,” and “A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou.” BBC Studios Comedy Productions has relocated to a new home in London’s iconic Chinatown. The move required redesigning an existing space to create a workplace that expresses BBC Comedy’s distinct creativity and identity. The new 4,000-sq.-ft. workplace is located at 45 Gerrard Street, the former home of England’s first poet laureate, John Dryden. The historic building has been restored and remodeled to create a Grade A workspace that reta ..read more

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