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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

HKS is excited to announce that our very own Angela Lee, FAIA, ACHA, LEED AP, EDAC won a 2024 HERo Award for Trailblazer of the Year (MNC) from AmCham Women, Singapore! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their work and help to advance women in leadership.   Congratulations, Angela — we are proud to have you on our team! The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) #AmChamREPRESENT #leadership #design

Citizen HKS is celebrating its 10th anniversary! A decade ago, HKS created this impact initiative dedicated to uplifting people through public interest design and community service.    In celebration of this milestone, HKS is partnering with the Dallas 24 Hour Club (The 24) — an organization that is on the frontlines to promote sobriety and healing, offering housing and services to support Dallas residents living with addiction. Our team provided pro-bono design services for the renovation of the building in 2017 and now, we are excited to team up with the organization to do a retrofit for renewal to enhance the administrative and programming spaces, as well as vital spaces for residents to help with their path toward sober living. ⏩ Interested in learning more about the project and donating? Read on: https://hks.onl/3BTFKfi #CitizenHKS #design #architecture

The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) conference starts next week! HKS is honored to be a Diamond sponsor of the event and have the opportunity to participate in a panel during a dynamic education session.   🗓️ Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 24 at 2:30 p.m. ET to hear from our team about the FDA's idea lab to promote health equity in low-income communities.   Learn more about what will be discussed: https://hks.onl/4h9WPkX #NOMA24 #design #architecture