Fall/Winter 2004
Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the first edition of INNOVATE by HKS Architects. Our magazine is designed to communicate HKS’s vision of our client's projects. It was challenging to limit the projects to the few that are illustrated in this issue. Our plan is to publish INNOVATE twice a year to share more of our exciting, collaborative projects. The cover shot, illustrating the new W Dallas Victory Hotel and Residences, highlights one of Dallas’ latest and most exciting buildings on the skyline. The 251-room hotel will feature a distinctive lobby and signature restaurant in addition to a spa, pool, and fitness facilities overlooking downtown, along with extensive meeting space and the high-end Ghost Bar. If you ever have the chance to stay in a W, you will not be disappointed. We are honored to feature Roger Staubach of the Staubach Companies, one of the leading real estate leaders in the nation. HKS continues to have the pleasure of working with this firm on numerous noteworthy projects throughout the United States. In addition to our interview with Mr. Staubach, the magazine features articles on healthcare trends, fit environments within offices, high-tech design, U.S. Cellular Field, and the innovative new U.S. Census Headquarters. Many clients know us as a commercial firm, while others see us as a healthcare firm. Our diversity of projects brings great richness to what we can offer our clients. HKS’s major market sectors include healthcare, commercial, corporate, hospitality, government, justice, sports and entertainment, assembly, religious, and aviation. These specialty design services are provided in over 44 states and internationally. We offer geographic diversity with offices in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Richmond, Washington, D.C., Fort Worth, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, and our corporate headquarters in Dallas. In addition, we have international offices in Mexico City, Mexico, Macau, China, and two UK offices called RyderHKS in Newcastle and London. I would like to personally thank everyone who made this magazine possible. Our clients have offered HKS the challenge to create exciting architectural design while the HKS staff never ceases to amaze me with responsiveness and talent. Also, I want to extend our thanks to the invited consultants and contractors who supported this effort with their advertisements. We could not have produced this magazine without you. Again, we thank you and hope that you enjoy our first INNOVATE publication. Sincerely, H. Ralph Hawkins, FAIA, FACHA President and CEO
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