HKIT Architects

We're excited to share the completion of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School’s new Multipurpose Building!   This facility, created in collaboration with Orinda Union School District, creates a secure and welcoming entrance to the campus. Replacing the former 1950s building, which was deemed unsafe due to potential wildfires, the new 3,360 SF structure is designed as a hub for activities and gatherings and a temporary shelter during fire emergencies. It features a stage with a folding partition, a full cooking kitchen, a basketball court, and in-wall cafeteria tables. Large roll-up doors connect indoor and outdoor spaces, opening to a shaded courtyard. Sausal Corporation, CMTA, Inc., Cupples | Keller Designs,NGAssociates Foodservice Consultants, Inc., Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., #HDRueb #Bellecci #BWFEngineers #HYTCorporation   📸: Golden State Photographic   #HKITschools #HKITarchitects #HKITprojects #Education #Schools #StudentFocused #Photography #SchoolPhotography #Learn #Teach #KnoweldgeIsPower #EducationMatters #SchoolDesign #CaliforniaSchools #LearningEnvironment #BayAreaSchools #SchoolArchitecture #ShapingTheFuture #K12Education #CollaborativeLearning #Architecture #Design #EastBay #Orinda #ElementarySchool

Join our team at HKIT Architects!   We focus on mission-based work, delivering award-winning and sustainable designs for TK-14 schools, affordable multi-family housing, and senior living communities. Our office is just minutes from 12th Street Bart in Old Oakland, above the popular Swan’s Marketplace historic landmark. We offer a hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen communities.   Don't miss this chance to make an impact with us!   Check out our website for full details on our open positions: https://lnkd.in/gsgfPtWW #HKITarchitects #HKITpeople #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Architecture #DesignJob #ArchitectureJob #Oakland #BayArea #NowHiring #WeAreHiring #Hiring #Team #Careers #JobHunt #Job #JobOpening #DoWhatYouLove #Architect 

We're proud to share the completion of Orinda Union School District’s new Student Services Building!   This thoughtfully designed 6,395 SF building prioritizes student and staff wellness, featuring counseling offices, administrative offices, and a student wellness center. The wellness center offers students a peaceful and calm space to decompress and recharge. The administrative spaces are designed to take advantage of maximum daylight, supporting productivity and health benefits.   We’re excited to be a part of providing spaces that support the well-being of the entire school! Overaa Construction, CMTA, Inc., Cupples | Keller Designs, #HDRueb #Bellecci #BWFEngineers 📸: Golden State Photographic #HKITschools #HKITarchitects #HKITprojects #Education #Schools #StudentService #StudentFocused #Photography #SchoolPhotography #Learn #Teach #KnoweldgeIsPower #EducationMatters #SchoolDesign #CaliforniaSchools #LearningEnvironment #BayAreaSchools #SchoolArchitecture #ShapingTheFuture #K12Education #CollaborativeLearning #Architecture #Design #EastBay #Orinda 

Santa Clara County welcomes a new affordable senior living community with the addition of Morgan Hill Senior Housing!   This community-focused environment is designed to support low-income seniors, including those facing challenges such as homelessness, disabilities, poverty, and institutional residency. The three-story, fully electric building features 81 one-bedroom apartments and is equipped with rooftop photovoltaic solar panels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Fully walkable, the community is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and essential services.   Residents can enjoy a welcoming lobby, a spacious community room, a media room, and a fitness room. The outdoor areas, including a central courtyard, BBQ area, raised bed vegetable garden, and third-floor roof deck, provide spaces for relaxation and socialization. The project offers a supportive and caring environment for seniors in need. Beacon Development Group, Branagh Construction, Hanna-Brunetti, #AXIOM, Jordan & Skala Engineers, Coffman Engineers, Cupples | Keller Designs 📸: Russell Abraham #Photography #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #IndependentLiving #CreatingCommunity #SeniorHousing #LiveBetterLonger #HealthyAging #Senior #SeniorHealth #SouthBay #AffordableSeniorHousing #MorganHill #MondayMotivation #ArchitecturePhotography #Team #Teamwork #Architecture #Design #ArchitectureLovers #Architect #AEC #Build #FullyElectric #BuildGreen 

That’s a wrap at Brooklyn Basin! Foon Lok East is our fourth project in partnership with MidPen Housing Corporation and the final affordable housing development within Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin community is officially complete! Inspired by the Cantonese phrase meaning “joyous community” and adjoining the first phase, Foon Lok West, Foon Lok East offers 124 affordable housing units with a range of shared amenities, including a spacious community room with spectacular views of Oakland’s historic waterfront, a computer lab, a learning/childcare center, and secured bicycle parking. The central courtyard features an active and passive space with landscaped mounds, generous seating areas, a playground, and a BBQ area for residents to enjoy. Foon Lok East features an array of original artwork, including pieces by Civic Design Studio students, local art from SLATE Art Consulting, and a custom mural by Cece Carpio. The artwork and murals depict the beautiful flora, fauna, and the cultural history of the region. The project is a bittersweet conclusion to such an amazing journey with an incredible team and partners who made affordable housing at Brooklyn Basin a reality! Nibbi Brothers General Contractors, BKF Engineers, IDA Structural Engineers, Inc., Emerald City Engineers, Inc., Salter, PGAdesign Landscape Architects, BŌK MODERN Photo credit: David Wakley #HKITarchitects #HKITprojects #HKIThousing #HKITinteriors #HKITaffordable #Housing #Home #Affordable #AffordableHousing #Community #Neighborhood #HousingTheBay #NewCommunity #CreatingCommunity #AffordableHousingMonth #MultifamilyHousing #BayAreaHousing #HousingForAll #HousingIsAHumanRight #Oakland #BayArea #EastBay #OaklandBuilt #Architecture #Design #ArchitectureLovers #Architect #Designer #AEC #Team #Collaboration #BayareaArchitecture #Photogrpahy #ArchitecturePhotography

Join our team at HKIT Architects! We are seeking a talented Project Manager and Senior Project Manager to become part of our team. We focus on mission-based work, delivering award-winning and sustainable designs for TK-14 schools, affordable multi-family housing, and senior living communities. Our office is just minutes from 12th Street Bart in Old Oakland, above the popular Swan’s Marketplace historic landmark. We offer a hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen communities. Don't miss this chance to make an impact with us! Check out our website for full details on our open positions: https://lnkd.in/gsgfPtWW #HKITarchitects #HKITpeople #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Architecture #DesignJob #ArchitectureJob #Oakland #BayArea #NowHiring #WeAreHiring #Hiring #Team #Careers #JobHunt #Job #JobOpening #DoWhatYouLove #Architect 

Tickets are still available for the August 29th LeadingAge California Silicon Valley event, Re-Imagining Senior Design! Our Principal,Christophe Laverne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP will participate on an expert panel discussing blue zones, affordability, and the role of technology in designing and enhancing senior living spaces. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to hear about the building trends of senior care and design. https://lnkd.in/gukcZsuD #HKITArchitects #SeniorDesign #ReImaginingDesign #OlderAdultCare #LeadingAgeCalifornia #ArchitectureEvents

The grand opening of Enso Village was a wonderful event, showcasing the new senior living community, unique in its embodiment of Zen principles. The ceremony featured a live Enso or “zen circle” painting demonstration by the renowned Japanese painter and calligrapher Kazuaki Tanahashi. The Enso one of the deepest Zen symbols, reflects transformation and enlightenment. Our team members Christophe, Rod, and Jeff enjoyed the festivities with residents and staff on a beautiful day in Healdsburg. We are thrilled to have been a part of this meaningful project in partnership with the San Francisco Zen Center, Mithun, The Kendal Corporation, The Weitz Company, and Perkins Eastman. #SeniorLiving #EnsoVillage #ZenDesign #GrandOpening #Community #KazTanahashi #Healdsburg #Architecture #Zen #CreatingCommuniy #SeniorCare #HealthyAging #Senior #Housing 

It was an exciting (and windy) day at Rio Vista High School along the Sacramento River Delta for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new Science & Culinary Arts Building! The event was attended by District leadership and board members and the school mascot Rammie, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The event concluded with a tour of the new state-of-the-art building. Our team was inspired to hear from students and teachers who are eager and excited to start using the spaces for the new school year that is just around the corner. #RibbonCutting #Education #School #Learn #EducationMatters #SchoolDesign #CaliforniaSchools #LearningEnvironment #HKITarchitects #HKITprojects #HKITschools #SchoolArchitecture #ShapingTheFuture #RiverDeltaUSD

Our Principal, John Frando AIA, LEED AP, CASp, had the pleasure of visiting Castro Valley to celebrate Baywood Court’s 34-year anniversary. This locally owned and operated senior community has proven its commitment to the community, helping seniors age with dignity, supporting active lifestyles, and promoting resident wellness. The leadership, staff, and residents enjoyed a beautiful day of fun and celebration! Cheers to many more years of caring for seniors, Baywood Court! #SupportingSeniors #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving #ElderCare #CreatingCommunity #SeniorHousing #LiveBetterLonger #HealthyAging #HomeForLife #Senior #SeniorHealth