HOK
HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm with 1,700 employees in 24 offices.
Purpose
HOK creates a better world by designing buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. Our design solutions are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on inspiring clients and communities.
Vision
Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional design ideas and solutions through the creative blending of human need, environmental stewardship, value creation, science and art. You can find our work around the world in a multitude of project types, from airports and hospitals to sports stadiums, offices, universities and more. We fuse our global reach with local understanding, employing regional experts who benefit from the expertise of colleagues across disciplines—architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, lighting, consulting and environmental design—in offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Additional Culture Details
Our global practice compels us to be responsible stewards for the environment. As we shape buildings and landscapes, we preserve natural resources and celebrate sustainable values. HOK has been carbon neutral since 2022 and is dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions in the projects we design by 2030. HOK is also committed to pushing the profession forward in other ways, including resiliency, health and wellness, adaptation of new technologies and inclusion.
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