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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

Congratulations to HKS' Ryan Schutt, AIA and Amanda Barton AIA, RID, NOMA, LEED AP, WELL AP, LFA for being selected as 2025 ENR Texas & Southeast Top Young Professionals! ✨ Ryan is the Office Director at HKS Dallas where he is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing the culture of the office, helping to foster a creative environment. ✨ Amanda is a designer who specializes in hospitality design. She serves as an active member of AIA Miami and participates across multiple HKS initiatives that help push the boundary of ESG.   Take a look at who else in the industry made the list. https://hks.onl/3YEXp30 Engineering News-Record #design #architecture

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall meeting kicked off today in Las Vegas! HKS' Zack Lamp is joining a panel on Wednesday to discuss, "Office Conversations and Building Systems: Value Add or Money Pit?" The panel will highlight experts in structural and MEP engineering to discuss unforeseen conditions hidden within existing building systems that limit the opportunity for conversion and could become money pits. Learn more: https://hks.onl/4dZFDMs   Are you attending the 2024 #FallMeeting? Make sure to join this discussion! #design #architecture

Innovation is key to organizational success, but it needs investment and organizational support. At HKS, we believe that a culture of research and development can unlock new opportunities for strategic growth and resilience. Read our new report to see how you can tap into the power of innovation – within, through, and beyond the built environment. ⏩ https://hks.onl/48jH47f Dr. Mike O'Neill #innovation #research #design

HKS' Fred Ortiz has another #FollowFred in store! With recent travels, he reflects on the design of venues by HKS including Globe Life Field, Dickies® Arena and Texas Christian University's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Although each are designed differently, all have one thing in common — the spaces can host more than just one type of entertainment. "The notion of a building consisting of moving parts, equipped with services and amenities allowing it to take on a different appearance and play host to an array of different events, is becoming more of a need," says Fred. As fans continue to seek unique experiences, our team looks to transform venue design as we learn from one project to the next. Read on. ⬇️ ⬇️ #venuedesign #sports #design

As higher education enrollment rates climb, there is an urgent need for students to have quality housing on college campuses. HKS education designers have created student housing environments on campuses small and large. But beyond just delivering housing units, our teams have conducted extensive research to understand what students really want and need for their housing.   HKS has developed a research coalition to help align with university partners on how to put student experience at the center of the design process. Out of twelve student needs, three of the most foundational needs identified were privacy, socialization and comfort. 🔽   Read on to understand how we have integrated the student experience into our design approach and the impact it has made. https://hks.onl/4eeQYbL   Renae Mantooth/Jeff A. Larsen #studenthousing #design #architecture

On Thursday, some of the brightest minds in design and cognitive health will gather to explore how the built environment can help shape the future of brain health and brain skills. HKS is honored to convene a distinguished group of industry experts, researchers and innovators for our Texas-based “Building Brains” Summit, in partnership with CADRE and Center for BrainHealth. This event marks a pivotal step in our journey to create spaces that support creativity, enhance cognitive function, and promote overall health.    Interested in joining the waitlist? Join today: https://lnkd.in/gswJkenN   Thank you for our sponsor, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. We look forward to the discussions ahead and the ideas that emerge from this day! #buildingbraincoalition #brainhealth #research #design

Parkland Hospital Moody Center for Breast Health is a state-of-the-art facility where medical and surgical oncology, plastic surgery, imaging and physical therapy converge. Privacy and comfort are major priorities for the patient areas of the clinic including separate smaller, more private waiting areas as well as calming interior design elements that contribute to a comforting experience. HKS created the clinic's design to enhance dignity, ensuring that vulnerable patients have access to the care they need.   Read on to learn more about how the project's design. https://hks.onl/3BQ8SUH Parkland Health #breastcancerawarenessmonth #healthcaredesign #architecture