Fast Forward

Fast Forward: How HKS Shapes the Future of Design showcases recent work by global design firm HKS and offers a look ahead to the future of innovation in architecture and design.

The firm’s portfolio of architecture, interior design, urban planning and research demonstrates how HKS contributes to improving communities and transforming the design industry. For more than 85 years, HKS has brought a depth of knowledge and expertise to clients spanning diverse markets and sectors, crafting design solutions that rise to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. The firm is now poised to continue its path of progress, influencing how the combined power of technology and design thinking will be an asset to society throughout the 21st century.

HKS creates transformative designs that enrich lives and enhance communities. Our global team of experts collaborates with clients to deliver elegant solutions to complex issues. From iconic gathering places to healing environments, our designs are driven by research, technology, and a deep understanding of human needs. We don’t just design places, we create experiences that inspire, engage, and empower. All Credited Contributors: Directors: Dan Noble, FAIA, FACHA; Heath May, FAIA Preface: James P. Cramer, Hon. AIA, Hon. IIDA Editors: William Richards, Kathleen M. O’Donnell Editorial Direction: Anthony Montalto, AIA; Upali Nanda, PhD, Assoc AIA, EDAC, ACHE; Ann Kifer; Shalmir Johnston, Julie Obiala Creative Director: James Frisbie Graphic Designers/Illustrators: Estefanía Larragoity, Jaya Tolefree