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A place for healing. At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, we designed dedicated space for play and respite for not only young patients and their families, but for staff as well. Adorned with bright, playful colors and a connection to the outdoors via a terrace, children have a place to escape for joy and healing while parents and staff can step away and relax. Learn more about the hospital here: http://hks.onl/47Ycylh #Architecture #Design #Health #Pediatrics #Hospitals

UC San Diego's Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood is redefining student housing. Designed by HKS and Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) in collaboration with Kitchell and SWA, the Living and Learning Neighborhood was guided by the principle of “exponential ecology,” integrating nature and wellness into every aspect of the design to foster belonging, connection and environmental stewardship. In a recent feature with Multi-Housing News, HKS' Jeff A. Larsen shares how this project goes beyond providing a place to live and study, demonstrating how thoughtful, human-centered design can transform campus life. Learn more in the full Q&A here: http://hks.onl/46XWD48

Science on display: the Health Sciences Research Building at Wayne State University will bring innovation into view, inspiring researchers and passersby with its stunning and elegant transparency. This story from Lab Design News discusses the ambitious goal of the project – reduce the typical 10-15-year gap between discovery and real-world impact. The space is crafted to foster collaboration among researchers and integrate the community, enabling discoveries to be developed and shared more quickly. HKS' Camilla Moretti shares how the labs within are linked by amenities designed to support naturally occurring interactions between people in diverse practices conducting critical research. Read the story here ➡️ http://hks.onl/3J3g0ko #HKSLifeSciences #Architecture #Design #Education #HealthScience

At HKS, our Advisory Services team puts our clients on the right path to be successful. This group of experts includes strategists, nurses, architects, planners, financial analysts and industrial engineers who follow a data-driven approach with a business focus to facilitate the decision-making process. In this week’s article, Owen McGrew and Rand Ekman, FAIA, LEED Fellow identify notable impacts of extreme weather events on healthcare and the built environment paired with strategies health systems can use to combat them. From the need to address increased strain on local emergency response to navigating the disruption of access, communication and supply lines during extreme weather events, the team provides insights for health system leaders to consider and implement to withstand climate impacts.  Check out the article below. ⬇️  #Advisory #HealthCareDesign #Design #Architecture

Our own Erin K. Peavey shares how HKS took a neurodiversity-affirming approach to designing places where people live, learn and work every day. Check out her article linked below ⬇️

Discover how design technology is creating a resilient future! Join HKS LINE team members Ali T. and Yoana Taseva at ACADIA 2025, for their workshop Forces in Clay to explore how computational design and digital fabrication can help build an efficient and sustainable environment. Don’t miss this hands-on opportunity to make coral-inspired artificial reef habitats that support ecological regeneration. Forces in Clay will be hosted at Florida International University on November 3-5. Register here ➡️http://hks.onl/4gSJnT3⬅️ HKS LINE is proud to sponsor ACADIA 2025 and its mission to use cutting edge technology and innovative design to build more resilient communities. Visit the conference website for the full schedule: http://hks.onl/46OhczN #Architecture #Design #3DPrinting #ComputationalDesign #ACADIA2025

Seamlessly blending intensive care resources with whimsical, home-like environments. To avoid a hospital environment that’s intimidating to children, Arthur Brito shares how HKS designed neighborhoods in Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to provide patients and their families with the comforts of home using welcoming colors and imaginative play spaces. These areas still allow for critical and intensive cardiovascular resources and staff to remain within arm’s reach, ensuring patients get high-quality care without sacrificing comfort. Explore the project here: http://hks.onl/47Ycylh Clips provided by CBS and America ByDesign TV #Architecture #Design #Health #Pediatrics #Hospitals

Can school design shape how students feel, connect and grow? In our recent partnership with American Society of Interior Designers - ASID Foundation, CADRE and Uplift Education, we explored how the shift from a monolithic, dense school to a more open and green design influenced student well-being, their social connections and success in the classroom. Housed within the research are implications and provocations for teams to consider as they navigate the design process. We lay out key insights and takeaways from our research below or you can dive into the full report on our website: http://hks.onl/4q49tqo #Architecture #Design #Education #DesignResearch

Join us at NOMA’ annual conference where HKS leaders will deliver sessions on visionary career growth and impactful leadership. HKS is also proud to serve as a Diamond Sponsor, a reflection of our commitment to upholding the values NOMA represents. If you’re attending in person, you can hear from our leaders in the following sessions: 📅 Thursday, Oct 9 | Disrupt the Ordinary: Forge a Design Career That Shakes the World with Billy Hinton, Hilari Jones, Sam Mudro, Ashli W. Pettigrew, Sarah Woynicz, and Theophile N. 📅 Saturday, Oct 11 | Be a Leader: The Value of Project Management with Trevor Walker, NCARB RA, PMP Click here for the full schedule: http://hks.onl/3IL5Bty #Architecture #Design #Conference #NOMA2025

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by asking HKS team members Marcela Durán, Yvana Vetterick and Domingo Granados to share their perspective on this year’s theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” As members and leaders of our Hispanic & Latin Affinity and Inclusion Group (AIG), they emphasize the value of representation and outreach efforts, highlighting HKS’ commitment to social equity within our workplaces and communities. Check out what they have to say below⬇️ #HispanicHeritageMonth #Architecture #Design