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Experience with Higher Education Facilities
With more than 60 years of experience at more than 200 institutions throughout the world, HOK has a history of delivering college and university projects on-time and within budget. We are committed to design excellence, client service and a collaborative approach. This commitment is based on a philosophy which seeks to create environments that go beyond pure function to enhance the quality of life for students, faculty, administrators and alumni. Each project is approached individually, without preconceptions, to serve the specific needs of our clients and create excellent design.
HOK’s post-secondary education projects are supported by dedicated architects, engineers, programmers, higher education facility design planners and other specialists who provide expert full-time services for all phases of the building project. Our team has extensive experience and demonstrated leadership ability in planning and designing high-performance facilities for colleges, universities and professional schools. This breadth of experience allows our team to draw upon the best ideas from each area to help enrich a design.
HOK DESIGNS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT:
+ Increase effectiveness
+ Accommodate new ways of working and learning
+ Enhance collaboration and creativity
+ Reduce occupancy costs
+ Reflect a school’s image and culture
+ Provide amenities that appeal to students
ACADEMIC BUILDING TYPES:
+ Academic Medical Centers
+ Administrative/Office
+ Athletic Facilities
+ Auditorium
+ Campus Planning
+ Classroom/Lecture Halls
+ Libraries
+ Museums
+ Performing Arts
+ Professional Schools
+ Science + Technology
+ Student Life
HOK’S
HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITION
Throughout our history, HOK’s higher education projects have received numerous awards from various publications and organizations, including:
+ American Institute of Architects
+ American School & University Magazine
+ Learning by Design
+ Environmental Design and Construction
+ Archi-Tech Magazine
+ Modern Healthcare
+ U.S. Green Building Council
+ Building Design and Construction
+ R&D Magazine
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