https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1285 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17592 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:49 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17592-design-ed-podcast-peter-ruggiero http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16664 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:13:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16664-a-complex-construction-strategy-takes-laguardia-airport-to-new-heights Nephew of an HOK co-founder, the architect was the longtime design principal of the firm’s Washington, D.C., studio. 

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16198 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:51:11 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16198-tribute-bill-hellmuth-19532023 A co-founder of HOK and noted expressionist designer, Obata died March 8 at 99.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15561 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:16:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15561-tribute-gyo-obata-1923-2022 Gyo-Obata-Obit-1.jpg Gyo Obata in the 1970s in the studio. Photo © HOK Gyo-Obata-Obit-2.jpg Lambert airport exterior. Photo © HOK Gyo-Obata-Obit-3.jpg Priory Chapel at Saint Louis Abbey. Photo © HOK Seven up-and-coming aviation projects, in various stages of planning and construction, will soon be ready for takeoff.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14156 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14156-six-new-aviation-projects Kuwait International Airport The new Kuwait International Airport by Foster + Partners, scheduled to open in 2023, is trefoil-shaped in plan, with all the facilities united under a single concrete-shell roof. The interior receives daylight through large glazed openings in the vaulted structure, as shown in the baggage-claim area, which is surrounded by cascading fountains, similar in design to Foster’s “water wall” in the Hearst Tower lobby in New York. Tapering concrete columns support the roof structure, which also carries photovoltaic panels and will help the airport earn LEED Gold certification. About 13 million passengers a year are expected to use the 1.5 million-square-foot complex. Image courtesy Foster + Partners   Global Terminal and Concourse at O'Hare International Airport A new Y-shaped terminal and concourse at Chicago’s O’Hare is being designed by Studio ORD–a partnership among Studio Gang; Solomon Cordwell Buenz; Corgan; Milhouse Engineering and Construction; and STL Architects. The 2.2 million-square-foot facility will be the largest expansion in the airport’s history. The three branches of the terminal meet at a central hub, dramatized by a six-pointed glass skylight. Wood ribs and cladding in the ceiling will add a natural warmth to the new building, which is expected to break ground in 2023. Image courtesy Studio ORD Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal After 13 years, Abu Dhabi’s new government-funded terminal, by KPF, is slated to open in 2020. Considering that 80 percent of the airport’s visitors will be transfer passengers–it’s a midway point for many long-haul international flights–the terminal was designed to cater to travelers with lengthy layovers while promoting the city’s culture and its growing luxury sector. The 7.9 million-square-foot interior will include numerous amenities—the majority of which will be beyond security checkpoints—including a sculpture garden and a museum. The roofline, defined by rolling metal arches supported on steel beams, is meant to mirror the curves of desert sand dunes. Image courtesy KPF Heathrow International Airport Expansion For the addition of a third runway to Heathrow, Grimshaw has designed a sweeping and swerving terminal to help accommodate the airport’s expected total of 130 million passengers a year. The undulating glass roof allows ample daylight for interior green spaces with a sustainable design for the London aviation complex. It is slated for completion in 2025. Image courtesy Grimshaw Salt Lake City International Airport Utah’s largest air hub will undergo an extensive expansion in the next five years. Salt Lake City International Airport’s terminal redevelopment program, led by HOK, will replace existing terminals with a three-story structure and 78 new gates, all of which are anticipated to be open by 2024. At the center of the terminal, large-scale interior sculptural walls, composed of rippling fins, enclose the shopping and dining areas. This architectonic element, called The Canyon, created by artist Gordon Huether, evokes Utah’s natural rock formations. HOK anticipates that its sustainable design, which includes high-performance glazing and energy-efficient mechanical and lighting systems, will achieve LEED Gold certification for the new SLC terminal. Image courtesy HOK Seattle-Tacoma International Airport International Arrivals Facility For the upcoming Seattle-Tacoma facility, scheduled to open in 2020, SOM created eight new gates, increasing the total to 20. A bridge will allow international travelers to move on foot over taxiing aircraft. The new 450,000-square-foot building attempts to convey a strong sense of arrival, with windows on either side of the elevated passageway facing Mount Rainier on one side and the Olympic Mountains on the other. The roof, made of glass and aluminum panels, subtly follows the twists and turns of planes gliding through the air. Image courtesy SOM Orlando International Airport South Terminal Complex Orlando’s forthcoming South Terminal Complex by Fentress is expected to add 19 gates capable of serving 24 planes by 2021. The firm designed a 2.7 million-square-foot international-terminal building with ticketing, security, customs, passport control, and baggage-claim areas arranged along a central 1,000-foot-long “boulevard” linking the curbside of the terminal to the air side. Central civic spaces will punctuate the complex, with palm trees planted throughout the interior, illuminated by skylights. Image courtesy Fentress http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13888 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13888-super-bowl-2019-mercedes-benz-stadium-architect-takes-us-inside-the-venue Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-03.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Bruce Damonte Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-02.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-01.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-04.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-05.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Bruce Damonte Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-06.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-07.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-08.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Bruce Damonte Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-09.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Bruce Damonte Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-10.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Michael Robinson Super-Bowl-2019-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-Atlanta-HOK-Architecture-11.jpg Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta by HOK Photo © Bruce Damonte Approximately $70 billion will be invested to upgrade aging infrastructure.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13366 Wed, 02 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13366-us-sees-rise-in-airport-construction HOK’s redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport in New York will create an interconnected facility, starting with Central Terminal B. Photo courtesy HOK and WSP At Denver International Airport, an outdoor public plaza sits between the Westin hotel and the peaked Jeppesen Terminal by Fentress Architects. The airport plans to add 39 new gates by 2021. Photo courtesy Denver International Airport As part of a 2011 renovation, Gensler designed rest areas in San Francisco International Airport’s 640,000-squarefoot Terminal 2. Bay Area artists were commissioned to create original works for the project. Photo © Bruce Damonte, courtesy San Francisco International Airport The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta recently became the world's first LEED Platinum-certified professional sports arena.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13163 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13163-green-and-leed-certified-stadium-design Green-LEED-Certified-Stadium-Design-01.jpg The semitransparent ETFE roof of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is designed to open like the aperture of a camera. Image courtesy AMB Group Green-LEED-Certified-Stadium-Design-02.jpg Red photovoltaic panels cover the canopy of the proposed East Austin District. Image courtesy Bjarke Ingels Group Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) The lively lobby of a reimagined 1960s office tower in Midtown Manhattan engages employees, visitors, and even passersby with a data-driven scheme.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12207 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12207-5th-avenue-lobby-by-esi-design-with-hok-and-available-light LED monitors streaming dynamic media are integrated into the marble cladding on the walls and around the columns at the same datum throughout the space. Photo © Brett Beyer These are attached with magnets to simplify removal for maintenance. Photo © Brett Beyer Historic hangars at Pearl Harbor have been renovated and expanded as offices and labs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

]]> 1508-noaa-inouye-regional-center-hok.asp Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7358-noaa-inouye-regional-center NOAA Inouye Regional Center A new glass-and-steel structure links a pair of 1941 hangars on either side.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center During the Japanese attack in 1941, planes caught fire in front of one hangar.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center Work areas and walkways overlook the three-story central atrium, creating a sense of openness and transparency. Sun and privacy screens made of ohia wood recall Hawaiian lanais.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center Open stairways rise through communal spaces, encouraging interaction between departments.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center The diverse program includes state-of-the-art laboratories.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center The architects reused most of the 1940s steel structure. Rooftop diffusers as well as clerestory windows bring daylight deep into the building.   Photo © Alan Karchmer NOAA Inouye Regional Center Image courtesy HOK NOAA Inouye Regional Center Image courtesy HOK NOAA Inouye Regional Center Image courtesy HOK NOAA Inouye Regional Center Image courtesy HOK HOK's Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) launches the automobile-centric Southern California city into a new age of public transporation. When the City of Anaheim launched a design competition in 2009 for a new transit hub, city leaders wanted an iconic structure.

]]> 1503-anaheim-regional-transportation-intermodal-center-hok.asp Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7432-anaheim-regional-transportation-intermodal-center Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Anaheim’s new transit hub greets travelers with a soaring, light-filled building designed for Amtrak service, regional and local trains and buses, and potential high-speed rail.   Photo © John Linden Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Anaheim’s new transit hub greets travelers with a soaring, light-filled building designed for Amtrak service, regional and local trains and buses, and potential high-speed rail.   Photo © John Linden Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center The textural vault-shaped structure maintains a dynamic transparency during evening hours as LEDs mounted on the interior diagrid framework illuminate the ETFE pillows in lively gradations of shifting hues.   Photo © John Linden Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Centrally located stairs and escalators carry passengers and visitors to a second-level restaurant area and third-floor mezzanine, where they will find waiting rooms and a covered bridge to the train platforms. Overhead, the building’s structure is revealed, appearing like a space-age version of a Gothic cathedral’s ribbed vaults.   Photo © John Linden Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Image courtesy HOK Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Image courtesy HOK Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Image courtesy HOK The history of aviation in Long Beach, California, is legendary—from the landing, on its sandy shores, of the first transcontinental flight to its female-powered aircraft production during World War II and its more recent output of mammoth commercial and military jets.

]]> 1408-long-beach-airport-hok.asp Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7557-long-beach-airport Long Beach Airport Transparency characterizes all of HOK’s new structures at LGB. The plaza and the secure garden are landscaped with drought-tolerant native plants. The historic terminal, with its restaurant and original control tower, is visible throughout the rest of the airport.   Photo © David Lena Long Beach Airport The security-checkpoint building borders the meet-and-greet plaza.   Photo © David Lena Long Beach Airport The meet-and-greet plaza has views through a glass wall into the secure outdoor space, where arriving and screened departing passengers circulate. Deep overhangs, or canopies, provide shade and sheltered routes for the occasional rainy day. The benches, like the boardwalk in the secure garden, are made from ipé.   Photo © David Lena Long Beach Airport The decision not to install jetways allowed the architects to keep the gate lounges at grade, connecting directly to the tarmac. Instead of boarding bridges, LBG uses portable metal stairs and ramps.   Photo © David Lena Long Beach Airport Smooth polished-concrete floors line the concourse buildings.   Photo © David Lena Long Beach Airport Image courtesy HOK Long Beach Airport Image courtesy HOK 140728-center-for-civil-and-human-rights-opens-its-doors-to-atlanta.asp Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/3202-the-freelon-group-and-hoks-center-for-civil-and-human-rights-opens-its-doors-to-atlanta <p>Designed for LEED Gold certification, the Center is set into a hillside facing Atlanta's Pemberton Place, a pedestrian park.</p> Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaDesigned for LEED Gold certification, the Center is set into a hillside facing Atlanta's Pemberton Place, a pedestrian park.Photo © Albert Vecerka/Esto The Center&#8217;s angled exterior facade, composed of a mosaic of earth-toned phenolic-resin panels, frames a glass curtain wall. Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaThe Center’s angled exterior facade, composed of a mosaic of earth-toned phenolic-resin panels, frames a glass curtain wall.Photo © Albert Vecerka/Esto The lobby contains a vibrant mural depicting a montage of human-rights posters.<div id='_mcePaste'>&#65279;&#65279; Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaThe lobby contains a vibrant mural depicting a montage of human-rights posters.Photo © Albert Vecerka/Esto A monumental stair connects the three levels. Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaA monumental stair connects the three levels.Photo © Mark Herboth A monumental stair connects the three levels. Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaA monumental stair connects the three levels.Photo © Mark Herboth Phil Freelon at the Center, which he designed with HOK.<div id='_mcePaste'>&#65279;&#65279; Center for Civil and Human Rights Opens Its Doors to AtlantaPhil Freelon at the Center, which he designed with HOK.Photo © Mark Herboth taproot-foundation.asp Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7342-taproot-foundation Taproot Foundation Taproot Foundation HOKSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © David Wakely Taproot Foundation Taproot Foundation HOKSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © David Wakely Taproot Foundation Taproot Foundation HOKSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © David Wakely Taproot Foundation Taproot Foundation HOKSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy HOK Taproot Foundation Taproot Foundation HOKSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy HOK Despite their amazing advances, most hospitals today still fail to make patients feel relaxed, or at times even human.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12181 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12181-community-hospital-of-the-monterey-peninsula-pavilions-project Photo © Lawrence Anderson Photography Photo © Lawrence Anderson Photography Photo © Lawrence Anderson Photography Photo © Paul Turang Photo © Paul Turang Photo © Paul Turang Image courtesy Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula  Image courtesy HOK Image courtesy HOK Image courtesy HOK The significant challenge facing the design team was transforming a dark 1917 library into this well-lit museum with gallery space for both permanent and traveling exhibitions.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12390 Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12390-asian-art-museum Photography © Kaz Tsuruta Photography © Kaz Tsuruta Photography © Kaz Tsuruta