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What does it take to design a modern multipurpose arena so it fits a complicated site plan, drives community engagement, supports a main sports tenant and, oh yeah, adheres to challenging funding models? HOK's Bill Johnson, FAIA, offers insights in a lively and honest Q&A with Flames Nation about the design evolution of Calgary's Scotia Place. "When the price of these buildings continued to get more and more expensive, the buildings had to take on a more multipurpose program because you really can’t justify the cost of the venues for just a single tenant," says Bill. "The problem with doing anything multipurpose is there’s an initial first cost to that. It’s not as simple. It’s not as straightforward. For a long time, owners were reluctant to spend the money to plan in flexibility and resiliency into the projects, but now they’re listening to us. They’re really doing it." Learn more about Scotia Place and arena design and planning in FlamesNation: https://lnkd.in/gz9nRjA7 #hoksport #arenadesign #nhl

We love seeing Dezeen's coverage of Mutual of Omaha's new headquarters! The 44-story building, designed by Pickard Chilton with interiors by HOK, will be the tallest in Nebraska and surrounding states. The dynamic office tower—now under construction—will feature flexible workspaces, six levels of amenities, and an immersive experience center highlighting Mutual of Omaha's history and philanthropic work. "One of the most notable aspects of the design is the variety on each floor," HOK Director of Interiors Betsy Graham, told Dezeen. "From phone and meeting rooms to break areas, we've carved out opportunities that meet employees where they are—creating a responsive, people-first environment that reflects the spirit of their work." Check out Dezeen's full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJH8xa8C Exterior renders: Pickard Chilton Interior renders: HOK

We are proud to be named a finalist for Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators awards! ⭐️⭐️ The awards recognize companies that "foster innovation at all levels." HOK was honored for our Research Program, which invites all employees to participate in internal research initiatives and design competitions. “HOK’s philosophy for design excellence and innovation is grounded in our people and the way we work,” said Susan Klumpp Williams, co-CEO of HOK. “We are honored to be recognized as a home for innovators in design.” Learn more about HOK's Research Program here: https://bit.ly/4guNjsC And view a selection of initiatives from the program in the video below. 👀

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭. We’re thrilled to see two HOK-designed facilities, the Clemson Tigers’ Allen R. Reeves Football Complex and the Georgia Bulldogs’ Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, listed in Sportskeeda’s Top 5 college football facilities in 2024! Clemson’s amenity-rich facility provides plenty of spaces for athletes to train, study and unwind. The complex includes 1.5 acres of outdoor leisure space and state-of-the-art training facilities. Additional amenities include bowling, a movie theater, gaming lounge, steam room, recovery room, a Gatorade fuel bar, a Nike gear room and basketball, volleyball and bocce ball courts. The University of Georgia’s Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall renovation creates three floors of high-performance training experiences for student-athletes and coaches. The locker room features a private player’s lounge and plush seating for each athlete. Surrounding the player’s lounge are a weight room with a dual-sided video board, a sports medicine facility equipped with hydrotherapy and recovery spaces, an all-team auditorium and more. 📷 Michael Robinson, Christy Radecic Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSHqXjci

The New Salt Lake City International Airport is the first new hub airport built in the U.S. in the 21st century. The HOK-designed airport includes a 909,000-sq.-ft. terminal, two new, dual-sided concourses and a 3,600-vehicle parking garage. The innovative design elevates the traveler experience and reflects Utah’s stunning landscapes. The Canyon, a wavy sculptural piece on the walls of the terminal atrium, mimics Utah’s dramatic red-rock canyons, alpine peaks and moving water. Local restaurants in the terminal highlight Utah’s dining scene. With the airport’s location in an active seismic zone and extreme weather depending on the time of year, creating a resilient design was important. HOK’s structural engineering team ensured the buildings meet rigorous earthquake safety standards. The project achieved LEED Gold certification, with sustainable design strategies including high-performance glazing, daylighting, energy-efficient systems, and an efficient configuration of terminal and gate locations that reduces fuel use and aircraft emissions. Learn more from HOK’s Matthew Needham and Claire Moore about the project in ASCE’s Civil Engineering magazine: https://lnkd.in/gPbss9P4 📸 Bruce Damonte Photography

Excited to share that our Denver studio is modernizing Intrado's Colorado headquarters! The 155,000-sq.-ft. renovation will feature a new entry procession, amenity-rich central access, refreshed cafeteria, variety rich workplace zones and upgraded technology. The renovated headquarters will prioritize employee choice, with spaces to support collaboration and social interaction, deep focus, and hybrid spaces that complement group and individual work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpCrwpes #workplacedesign #Intrado #colorado

It's World Skyscraper Day! We're looking up at some of our favorite tall building designs: ▲ Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (📸 Tim Griffith Photography) ▲ New Songdo City Central Park I and II in Incheon, South Korea (📸 Yoon Joonhawn Photography) ▲ Central Bank of Kuwait Headquarters in Kuwait City, Kuwait (📸 Nick Merrick Photography) ▲ InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun at Topwin Center in Beijing, China ▲ PIF Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (📸 Bader Otaby Photography) ▲ The Allen Mixed-Use Development in Houston, Texas ▲ Atlantis Sanya Resort in Hainan, China (photo courtesy of the Atlantis Sanya Resort)

“Our urban fabric is full of important buildings, the quality tends to be high and they have been built to last. Churches aside, not many historic buildings today are still in the use they were designed for, but we can find a new use for that quality and robustness.” HOK’s David Weatherhead shares the growing trend of retrofitting historic buildings and while balancing building sustainability goals in FX and Design Curial. With the UK government targeting net zero by 2050, heritage buildings have an important role to play in the initiative. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghVtybKW

We're honored to be a part #DFWForward and the monumental changes in the works at the airport! Take a look at the changes underway at DFW and the reimagined Terminal C in the video below. #DFWAirport #DFWisGoingMonumental #AirportDesign

😍 We love seeing the White & Case office highlighted in Jeffrey Steele’s Forbes article on law office design! The contemporary office design maximizes flexibility and focuses on health and wellness of its occupants. Luxurious amenities include a coffee bar, fitness center, wellness center, library, IT “genius bar” and restaurant-style dining. Abundant windows fill the spaces with natural light and provide scenic views of Manhattan. HOK led the design of amenity floors and HYL Architecture designed office practice floors. Pentagram collaborated on the environmental graphics. Learn more in Forbes at the latest trends in law office design: https://lnkd.in/e5iRriJn 📸 Eric Laignel Photography #lawoffice #workplacedesign #forbes