Airports should be places that travelers enjoy, but too often, that’s not the case. In our design for aviation, we aim to create places that connect people with their surrounding in a positive, healthy and meaningful way. Today, we work, unwind, and shop in airports, because we spend more time in them. At HKS, we believe airports should be beautiful places that lift our spirits as we travel. Airports should be destinations in their own right.

Venues of distinction embrace local character and context, drawing people together for key civic moments. Increasingly, we see our civic and cultural clients leveraging sustainable design to reflect community values, and our design teams find innovative ways to express each venue’s community. We enhance urban environments by integrating interior design, architecture, open spaces and streetscapes through sustainable strategies. In each project, we create places noted for building community and celebrating culture.

The built environment has a direct and measurable impact on student and teacher performance. Through thoughtful design, we can inspire, promote well-being, and build connections between people. In our environments for learning, we aim to create places that nurture inclusive learning communities where all students feel they belong. Our research sheds light on how design can foster learning by adapting to various learning styles, individual instruction moments and group activities.

Mission first, community always. Our government facilities support the mission, foster a culture of service and protect the well-being of all. Responsible to the public and listening to our client, we design nimble, resilient, sustainable environments as we partner with our clients to offer award-winning solutions. In all we do, we connect mission, people, and community, building trustworthy relationships.

We design places that help elders lead meaningful lives in environments that celebrate their abilities, adapt to their changing needs, and cultivate community. Our designers begin by considering how elders want to live so that we create places that support the lifestyles and levels of care best suited to unique populations. Our senior living designs enable their residents to thrive by promoting both personal and community health and well-being. Curiosity, creativity, and compassion are the hallmarks of our design teams who craft award-winning environments noted for both their quality of life and quality of care.

HKS takes an integrated approach to residential mixed-use design, considering the needs of our clients, their investors, residents and the surrounding community. We craft designs that offer optimal unit planning, unit mix and amenity strategies, both inside and out. In all our work, we create bespoke environments for distinct lifestyles, integrating that vision from overall project concept to the finest architectural details.