It’s Native American Heritage Month! At HKS, we are proud to celebrate our people and the wide range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives they bring to their work. This month, we honor the contributions of our Native American employees as well as Native American communities and the cultural richness that Indigenous knowledge brings to architecture and design.   HKS' Director of Social Equity, Ashli W. Hall, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that fuels creativity, innovation and resilience. "What sets our firm apart is our unwavering commitment to equity as a core value," says Ashli. "Celebrating heritage months like Native American Heritage Month is essential because it fosters awareness, respect, and learning that permeate our organization, offering us opportunities to reflect on and deepen our commitment to social equity." #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #equity #design

"As she surveyed the concrete expanse broiling under the summer sun in September, Ms. Ross said she envisioned pedestrians instead of cars, trees instead of concrete, activity instead of emptiness." A description HKS' very own Sheba Ross Titus offers on our firm's work with the Georgia World Congress Center in a recent New York Times article.   Convention Centers have become a point of discussion — should cities still be spending money on these large spaces? Is it worth it? To Sheba, there is hope. She comments that this could be, "The perfect time to overhaul and upgrade aging complexes — transforming windowless fortresses that gobbled up city blocks, into world-class structures that are vital to the city."   Learn more about Sheba's vision for the future of convention centers and revitalizing urban spaces. https://lnkd.in/dYryyHp4 📸 by Christian Monterrosa The New York Times/Georgia World Congress Center Authority/Alexander Nazaryan #design #architecture

HKS is #hiring! We are looking for talented Project Architects across our practices and in different office locations including Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas and more.   ✨ Interested? Learn more about the open positions and apply: https://hks.onl/3O3cl59 #newjob #design #architecture

In a recent D CEO article, HKS' Dan Noble shared insights on how brain health is transforming the future of health care investment. Business leaders across industries are noticing what's happening in the brain health space and how it is attracting more attention from capital sources. As architects, Dan says, "The only thing we have are our brains." HKS has partnered with the Center for BrainHealth since the beginning — testing and training employees on how to improve their cognitive function. As designers, our team works with clients to help design spaces with brain health in mind. Learn more about how brain health is shaping the future of healthcare investment: https://lnkd.in/dkCZQz5f D Magazine #brainhealth #healthcaredesign #architecture

Congratulations to HKS' Vibhuti (Vickie Patel) Harris for being named to Building Design + Construction's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024! This list includes a group of architects, engineers, contractors and real estate developers who are recognized for their career achievements, passion for the AEC industry, service to their communities and more. We are proud to have Vickie on our team! Building Design+Construction Media #technology #design #architecture

HKS is proud to announce that we were named a 2024 Top Workplace DFW (large companies)! As the only design firm to earn this distinction, it reflects the commitment we have to our people and their value.   “Our Dallas office has 85 years of history, culture, and traditions. While embracing that legacy, we’re constantly evolving to improve our employee experience, so it’s wonderful to be continually recognized as a Top Workplace,” said Ryan Schutt, AIA, Office Director of HKS Dallas. “Ultimately, our award-winning culture is built by the creativity, innovation, and impact of our 531 DFW employees.”   Look at the full list of recipients: https://lnkd.in/gQQjdGzd The Dallas Morning News #design #architecture

Congratulations to HKS' very own Chin Lim and Kay Curtis, AIA for winning awards from The Brit List Awards 2024! ⬇️ ✨ Chin Lim — Architect of the Year ✨ Kay Curtis — Rising Star For the last seven years, the #BritListAwards have recognized the very best in British and international hotel design and hospitality. This year's recipients are known as the top 75 interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain. Learn more about The Brit List Awards: https://lnkd.in/eTwBrKzn Hotel Designs #hospitality #design #architecture

HKS-designed ParkwayHealth Gleneagles Chengdu Hospital recently received a 2024 AIA International Design Award in the Commendations for Architecture & Open International, Architecture category! These annual awards recognize outstanding architecture that can inspire fellow practitioners, governments and the public around the world.   The ParkwayHealth Gleneagles Chengdu Hospital is a world-class medical facility located inside a former shopping mall in the Chinese province of Sichuan. Connecting symbols of Chengdu’s history with the medical purpose of the facility, the design and wayfinding of the interior spaces reference symbols of resilience, such as bamboo, ginkgo trees and the Funan River.   Learn more about the project's design. https://lnkd.in/gh24b-Fc #healthcaredesign #design #architecture

Last week, CADRE, HKS, and Center for BrainHealth had the privilege of bringing together leaders for the Building Brains Summit. The one-day event featured discussions about shaping the way we live, work, and learn to explore the future of brain health, brain capital and the built environment. As the day unfolded, the room was filled with ideas and collaboration, fueling a sense of optimism for how we can collectively advance brain health through our spaces and cities. Look at the key takeaways from the summit: ▶️ Train your brain—neuroplasticity is possible at any age. ▶️ Invest in the brain economy to address mental, fiscal, and planetary health. ▶️ Create enriching environments for seniors that prioritize flourishing, not just safety. ▶️ Prioritize learning and emotional resilience in high-stress work environments. ▶️ Strengthen our natural connection to nature in both design and practice. ▶️ Explore “experiential plasticity” through diverse, meaningful experiences that foster neuroplasticity. ▶️ Build partnerships and coalitions to bridge research and real-world applications. We are grateful to all the experts for their thought-provoking insights and inspiring conversations including City of Dallas Council Member Jaynie Schultz for demonstrating how Texas can serve as a living laboratory for these vital conversations. Big thank to our sponsors — Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, Brain Capital Alliance, Perkins&Will, Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), International Interior Design Association and Brain Health Action, AARP who helped make this event a success. #buildingbrains #buildingbrainscoalition

HKS is proud to announce that our project, The BBBL3, is the winner of the 2024 Radical Innovation Annual Award Competition! Each year, Radical Innovation invites submissions to help shape the future of the hospitality and travel industries.   In collaboration with ROAM Interior Design, The BBBL3 was designed to be a place where every space tells a story and every moment sparks wonder. It offers an immersive experience that blends cutting-edge technology with nature-inspired design and redefines how we engage with space, community and ourselves. Through advanced AI, you can customize your journey by selecting environments that engage all five senses, giving The BBBL3 the ability to not only be a destination but an invitation to reimagine your world! Congratulations to the team! #hospitality #innovation #design