Harwood K. Smith (left) was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois. A gifted painter, he studied at the world-renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In college, Harwood opted to channel his artistic creativity into architecture. Upon graduation, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to begin an architectural practice. Harwood founded HKS in 1939. The Texas spirit-entrepreneurial, proud, resourceful & independent-underpins our culture to this day. Harwood's artistic dreams also continue fuel our own: to inspire through design.
We began as a firm of architects, and grew to be known for our excellent delivery, on time and on budget. Today, our full-service architectural services garner international awards for design excellence and innovation. Our approach to sustainable design is collaborative and integrated, focused on conserving resources, achieving energy independence, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and effectively improving your bottom line. Our urban designers navigate local regulatory approval processes from platting subdivisions to zoning and permitting.
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1/2 Guests at the Austin Marriott Downtown can choose between views of Lady Bird Lake, the UT Austin campus & the H… https://t.co/SIxiolYh8n
Elevation to the The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows is one of the highest honors an architect can attain through their exceptional contributions to architecture and society. HKS congratulates our own Julie Hiromoto and Thom Greving for receiving that honor this year!
Join Senior Architect Rachel Moulton for a webinar hosted by New London Architecture this Thursday about the future of learning spaces and how the built environment plays a vital role in supporting the next generation.
Nebula Tower represents the intersection of modern technology, history, art, architecture, and engineering in San J… https://t.co/tvuZYZmYU3
Designing for water, one of the ten measures from The American Institute of Architects's Framework for Design Excellence, is an imperative in 21st century architecture. At Virginia Military Institute's Corps Training Facility, HKS and our collaborators implemented nearly a dozen water-oriented.
Real estate and architecture leaders are calling for more equitable development amid ongoing demands for racial equity and social justice. Our recent panel brought development experts together to talk about the future of community inclusion and representation in building projects. Here's what they had to say.
Adaeze Cadet, HKS Principal and Design Director, is motivated by a lifelong desire to create equitable and meaningful spaces.
1/4 HKS’ Adaeze Cadet sees herself first and foremost as a designer. The Los Angeles-based Principal and Design Dir… https://t.co/XJycWTBEMP
The pandemic is offering important lessons on how to design schools with ventilation and well-being in mind. HKS' A… https://t.co/mp5uxuNU67
COVID-19 has highlighted a need to balance isolation and the desire for open spaces within multifamily residential… https://t.co/QNvntXx5sg
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