HKS is a multidisciplinary architecture practice (founded in 1939 by Harwood K. Smith) offering an international network of designers and advisors. Their health team expertly collaborates with clients from the first stages of strategic planning, identifying opportunities with market and economic analysis, feasibility and business case preparation, through master planning, design and delivery and beyond, with ongoing performance monitoring and solutions that are flexible enough to accommodate future advancements.
HKS’s award-winning health portfolio includes a wide range of projects for all levels of care, including acute hospitals, research hospitals, academic medical centres, emergency departments, and specialist units, from cancer care and paediatrics to community hubs and mental health facilities. HKS’s design is informed by their internationally recognised research, and each user-centred environment is developed to incorporate advanced technology, flexibility and efficiency while promoting healing and enhancing patient, staff and visitor experience. HKS’s health services additionally include medical planning, advisory, interior design and master planning.
