HKS Architects
We are a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,800 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart We nurture a culture of extraordinary people with curious and creative minds who are passionate about delivering elegant solutions. We also have a dedicated research team devoted to discovering processes and ideas that improve outcomes for everyone. In everything we do, we're mindful of the fragility of all life and of the planet.www.hksinc.com
5
MENTIONS
3
EPISODES
3
PODCASTS
Search complete. 5 mentions across 3 episodes found for "HKS Architects".
Sep 10, 2026
Meggie MeidlingerGUEST
firm is incredible.
Meggie MeidlingerGUEST
I work for HKS architects.
Meggie MeidlingerGUEST
Um, I'm in our sports group, so we actually do stadiums and arenas.
Meggie MeidlingerGUEST
And so getting to combine the love and passion of sports and architecture is awesome.
Ryan FiggertHOST
Um, obviously, the plans come from the architects.
Ryan FiggertHOST
We worked with HKS in this particular case for this project.
Ryan FiggertHOST
Talk me through the plans that go from receiving that, uh, the blueprints and everything, and then putting in the, the plans that, to go forward with that, uh, and ultimately bring it to, uh, bring it to bear.
Jim CuddihyGUEST
Yeah, sure.
Jim CuddihyGUEST
Um, obviously, we gotta have a plan when we go start, so, you know, our superintendent, uh, and project team are, are working through where are we gonna start.
Jim CuddihyGUEST
Um, you know, on this project, uh, we obviously had to do some demolition first, so, um, you know, get the demolition done, and then, you know, uh, are we gonna start on the north side and work our way south, or vice versa? Um- And then we're obviously, once we get a plan put together, we start working on a schedule of, of how long it's gonna take.
Jim CuddihyGUEST
Um, and then as, uh, our pre-con depart- pre-construction department's pricing, um, the project, our, our field teams are going through HKS's drawings, um, doing what we call constructability reviews of, you know, how materials come together, you know.
Jim CuddihyGUEST
Uh, how's, uh, on this project a, a big piece of it was how is the structural steel gonna go up? Um, how are we gonna build the, um, the big canopy trusses? Is it all in one piece? Is it multiple pieces? Um, and then we're also talking to our trade partners, um, our subcontractors.
Cormac PhalenHOST
Everybody, if you're listening, please pull up Wikipedia, and you can follow along.
Evan TroxelHOST
Yeah, so HKS.
Evan TroxelHOST
I always make this architectural.
Evan TroxelHOST
HKS is the, the architect of record for this, and it's, uh ...
Evan TroxelHOST
So the canopy is made up of 302 ETFE panels, and 46 of them can be opened to provide ventilation.
Evan TroxelHOST
Okay, I didn't know that.