HKS
HKS is a global firm of more than 1,500 architects, designers, and thinkers who collaborate to create places that enhance the human experience. Through our culture of curiosity and uncompromising commitment to elevating outcomes for our communities and end-users, we deliver solutions that combine beauty, sustainability, and performance. Our project experience ranges from world-renowned sports arenas and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to COTE Award-winning student housing communities and more. We are invested in and connected to our communities, supportive of each other, and love the work we get to do each day.
Purpose
HKS serves clients and communities around the world, and we believe our organization should reflect those communities. Our diverse workforce represents a wide array of nationalities, languages, and cultures, and each of our 29 offices is deeply embedded in its local community. While we have accumulated a vast library of knowledge and experience in our 85-year history, we still lead with curiosity, appreciate, and learn from each new challenge. We hone, adapt, and reimagine our approach to suit the unique needs of each client and project. Our goal on every project is to provide customized, comprehensive solutions that exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients, communities, and end-users.
Vision
Through limitless thinking, we will be the most influential firm in our industry.
Values
- Relationships
- Above all, we prioritize our relationships with our clients, partners, colleagues, and communities. We aim to build meaningful, trusting, mutually-beneficial relationships in all we do. We serve as advocates for and advisors to our clients and provide comprehensive solutions that improve outcomes, and, ultimately, lives in our communities.
Recent Awards
2024
2021
2020
2018