HOK

Highly Engaged Employees

HOK, founded in 1955, is a distinguished global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established by George Hellmuth, Gyo Obata, and George Kassabaum, the firm has cultivated a vast operational network across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse clientele. HOK offers a comprehensive suite of design disciplines, including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, lighting design, experience design, planning and urban design, sustainable design, engineering, and consulting services. The firm's expertise spans critical sectors such as aviation and transportation, corporate and commercial, federal government, healthcare, higher education, science and technology, sports and recreation, civic and justice, mixed-use developments, and lifestyle projects. With 34 locations worldwide and an employee range of 1,000 - 5,000 employees, HOK demonstrates significant global reach and operational capacity. Meet HOK's team to understand the expertise driving their innovative solutions.

The company is particularly recognized for its robust commitment to sustainable design principles, actively focusing on reducing energy use intensity and embodied carbon across its extensive project portfolio. This dedication is reflected in their approach to creating high-performance, environmentally conscious built environments. HOK's project portfolio includes numerous high-profile and impactful developments, such as the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, showcasing their capability in delivering complex and large-scale projects. Their strategic approach integrates cutting-edge technology and design thinking to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the built environment.

HOK's competitive landscape includes firms like Gensler, SOM, and Perkins & Will, positioning them among industry leaders inView more...