HOK PHILADELPHIA WORKPLACE PORTFOLIO
WHO WE ARE
HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Founded in 1955, the firm has grown into one of the world’s most respected and diverse design practices, recognized for creating innovative, high -performance buildings and spaces that enrich communities, advance
sustainability, and respond to the needs of people and the planet.
71
4x
Years in the Industry
Honoree Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture
#1 A/E Firm by Architectural Top 300 + Engineering
Firm
55+ Record News -
Million Square Feet of Workplace Designed
Annually
Record Top 500 Design Firms
120
#3
Design Awards
Most Admired Firm by
2023 -2026
Interior Design Magazine
GLOBAL
NETWORK
With 27 offices working as a single integrated practice, HOK’s global network brings local insight and worldwide resources. Our team of visionary, human -centered designers
blends science
ASIA
and art to create innovative, high -performance environments — actively delivering world -class solutions in 50+ countries.
Beijing | Hong Kong |
EUROPE
Shanghai
London
NORTH AMERICA United States Atlanta |Austin |Boston |Chicago |Dallas |Denver Houston |Kansas City |Los Angeles |Miami |New York Philadelphia |Salt Lake City |San Francisco
|Seattle
St. Louis |Tampa | Washington D.C.
Canada Calgary | Ottawa | Toronto
MIDDLE EAST Dubai
| Mumbai
SELECT PHILADELPHIA CLIENTS Aetna
Morgan Stanley
Air Canada
NASDAQ
Ardent Credit Union
Parsons
Bloomberg
Penn Medicine
Brandywine Realty Trust
Penn State
Campbell’s Soup
Philadelphia International Airport
Catholic University
Princeton University
Chubb
Reed Elsevier LexisNexis (RELX)
Citi
Rowan University
Deloitte
South Nassau Hospital
Envision
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
Equinix
Stark & Stark
FM
Subaru
Gilead
TD Bank
GlaxoSmithKline
Temple University
Guardian Life Insurance
University of Pennsylvania
Jones Lang LaSalle
University of Pittsburgh
JPMorgan Chase
University of Delaware
LendLease
Wells Fargo
LG North America
Wexford Properties
Monell Center
Willis Towers Watson
OUR ETHOS HOK is a collective of future -forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES
HEALING THE PLANET
SERVING OUR CLIENTS
We champion a culture of excellence by integrating design innovation, technical rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and thought leadership. Our commitment to design excellence reflects our belief that great design improves lives, inspires communities, and sets new standards for the built environment.
We design with empathy and purpose — creating spaces that promote health, equity, and well -being. Whether through inclusive design, community engagement, or human -centered solutions, we strive to positively impact the lives of those who experience our work.
We embrace our responsibility to heal the planet through sustainable design practices that reduce environmental impact, enhance resilience, and regenerate ecosystems. Every project is an opportunity to advance climate -conscious design and environmental stewardship.
We serve our clients by listening deeply, thinking holistically, and delivering solutions that align with their goals and values. Our integrity, responsiveness, and design excellence ensure that we build lasting partnerships and create enduring value.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP RESEARCH
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HOK’s thought leadership reflects a legacy of research and design innovation. Through our integrated, practitioner -led Research Program, architects and designers conduct in-house research alongside project work, allowing discoveries to be rapidly applied to real -world challenges. Current initiatives focus on neuroinclusive design, sustainable
material tracking, and future -casting design,
which are informed by evidence -based research, publications, and industry engagement. By sponsoring roundtables, speaking at conferences, and publishing articles and white papers, HOK regularly shares knowledge widely, advancing sustainability, equity, and innovation while driving creative, multidisciplinary design solutions for our clients.
Samples of recent white papers can be found at the following links: HOK Forward 2025:
The Evolution of Neuroinclusive
Workplaces
A Call for Purpose -Driven Design to Redefine the Workplace HOK Forward 2024:
New Ways of Working
How Coworking & Shared Spaces Are Impacting Work: Navigating Post -Pandemic Opportunities HOK’s Sustainable Healthier Space
Material Tracking: A Journey Toward
How HOK Is Designing Its Offices to Support Hybrid Work, Collaboration and Culture
RECEIVING 20+ INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR RESEARCH, HOK HAS 8 ACTIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVES.
ELEVATING EXPERIENCE
HUMAN
Part of what draws us to design is our deep desire to effect positive change. With equity and inclusion at the forefront of global conversations, HOK is taking decisive action to embed these values into the built environment and our design process. HOK’s commitment to equity and inclusive design is both structured and proactive. HOK has developed an internal Designing for Equity Toolkit, grounded in five guiding principles. This toolkit embeds equitable design into every project milestone and has already been tested across
notable projects —like AstraZeneca’s
R+D center in
Cambridge and NYCFC’s future stadium in Queens.
5
18
guiding principles Partnering with communities Planning for inclusion Equity of experience Promoting health and well being for all Championing justice
environmental
member advisory group Advisory group actively pilots and leads HOK's Firmwide Equity Platform Working in tandem with the Diversity Advisory Council (DAC), focusing on internal initiatives like mentoring programs, career and opportunity surveys, and partnerships with organizations like NOMA.
HOK IMPACT SUPPORTS OUR PEOPLE’S EFFORTS TO GIVE BACK BY PROVIDING PRO BONO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTING GROUPS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE CITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK.
SUSTAINABILITY HOK is a proven leader in sustainable
design, combining deep technical
expertise, data -driven innovation, and firmwide commitment to reduce environmental impact and advance human well -being. Two decades ago, when we wrote The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable
Design, green design was
an emerging field. Today, we have embedded sustainability into our culture, workflows, and technical rigor, tracking the projected energy performance of every project, and we are committed to achieving a carbon -neutral design portfolio by 2030. With a wide range of sustainability practices, tools, and
WE HAVE WON 10 AIA COTE AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EXCELLENCE AND ENR’S RECENT SURVEY RANKED HOK AS THE NO. 1 GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURE/ ENGINEERING FIRM.
strategies in-house, our work is backed by proven results. HOK has more than
500 projects certified under global standards, including LEED, WELL, EDGE, Estidama, GSAS, BREEAM,
Green Mark and Green Globes and hundreds
more actively pursuing certification. At the forefront of circular design, regenerative systems, and inclusive sustainability research, our Sustainable Material Tracking initiative, which evaluates embodied carbon,
green
chemistry, and sustainable sourcing on all interior projects, enables healthier, lower -impact material selections
5
across our portfolio. NAMED METROPOLIS PLANET POSITIVE AWARDS FIRM OF THE YEAR IN 2025.
6 sustainability
practices
strategies
+ tools
Operational Carbon
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Embodied Carbon
Water Cycle Tool
Materials and Transparency
Carbon Tracking Tool
Product
HOK Net Zero Carbon Commitment Building Systems
Energy Modeling Existing Building Survey and Gap Analyses Daylight Analyses + Modeling
SERVING
OUR CLIENTS
HOK is built to support our clients wherever they work — consistently, efficiently, and at scale. For decades, we have managed hundreds of Master Service Agreement (MSA) client relationships, where we operate as an extension of our clients’ real estate teams, delivering the same high -quality service whether a project is 1,500 sf or a global headquarters. Our centralized account
model provides a single point of
contact and a core team that maintains standards, ensures consistency, and coordinates regional HOK teams for on-the ground delivery. This structure accelerates project strengthens quality,
launch,
and ensures every location reflects
the
same brand, experience, and operational expectations. Through long -term partnerships, we help clients manage their entire portfolio —supporting them across regions, time zones, and project types with seamless communication, reliable delivery, and deep knowledge of their processes and goals. Our approach improves efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures a unified experience across every project, everywhere.
WE MAINTAIN OVER 100 GLOBAL MSA ACCOUNTS FOR MANY FORTUNE 500 CLIENTS LIKE ABBVIE, AMAZON, BANK OF AMERICA, CHEVRON AND MORE.
MULTI -SECTORED + MULTI -DISCIPLINED HOK is a truly multidisciplinary design firm, integrating interior design, architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting under one roof. This breadth allows us to address complex challenges from every angle, delivering innovative, resilient, and future -forward interior environments tailored to each client’s unique needs.
11 market sectors
9 service areas
Aviation + Transportation
Architecture
Civic + Justice
Landscape
Corporate + Commercial
Lighting Design
Government
Experience
Healthcare
Interiors
Higher Education
Planning + Urban Design
Lifestyle
Sustainable
Mixed Use
Engineering
Renovation + Refurbishment
Consulting
Science + Technology Sports + Rec + Entertainment
Architecture
Design
Design
ENHANCED DESIGN
SERVICES
Beyond our core architectural expertise, we provide in-house services
in Engineering, Experience
Design, Landscape Design, Lighting Design, Stylization, and Workplace Consulting. This integrated model allows us to seamlessly align design intent with technical precision, human experience, and organizational strategy. By embedding these enhanced services directly our studio, HOK ensures cohesive,
within
innovative, and highly tailored environments that inspire,
perform, and endure. More information on these specialities can be found on the following pages.
ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCE DESIGN
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
LIGHTING DESIGN
STYLIZATION
WORKPLACE CONSULTING
LG NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
CONFIDENTIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CLIENT CAMBRIDGE, MA
CONFIDENTIAL MEDIA COMPANY PHILADELPHIA, PA
FM PARSIPPANY, NJ
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST PRINCETON, NJ
CONFIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY LOS ANGELES, CA
CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES MIAMI, FL
STV HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK, NY
LENDLEASE NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK, NY
THE LIGHTING PRACTICE PHILADELPHIA, PA
ARDENT CREDIT UNION HQ PHILADELPHIA, PA
STARK & STARK HAMILTON, NJ
NASDAQ PHILADELPHIA, PA
Nasdaq
THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA THE WHARTON SCHOOL PHILADELPHIA, PA
WELCOME CENTER CONFIDENTIAL ROBOTIC SURGERY COMPANY ATLANTA, GA
WELCOME CENTER | CONFIDENTIAL ROBOTIC SURGERY COMPANY | ATLANTA, GA
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST CIRA CENTRE AMENITIES PHILADELPHIA, PA
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST | CIRA CENTRE AMENITIES | PHILADELPHIA, PA
AETNA ONE SOHO SQUARE NEW YORK, NY
BUILDING REPOSITIONING Repositioning is a strategic opportunity to redefine a building’s first impression. By reimagining the lobby as a welcoming, high -impact destination, the building evolves beyond a point of entry into a space that enhances tenant experience, reinforces identity, and signals long
-term
investment. Thoughtful upgrades to arrival, circulation, and shared amenities elevate perception, support leasing momentum, and strengthen the asset’s competitiveness in a changing market.
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST CIRA CENTRE LOBBY & AMENITY LOUNGE PHILADELPHIA, PA
3000 MARKET PHILADELPHIA, PA 3000 MARKET | PHILADELPHIA, PA
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST ONE LOGAN SQUARE LOBBY PHILADELPHIA, PA
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST WINE BAR PHILADELPHIA, PA
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST COWORKING SUITE PHILADELPHIA, PA
GUIDELINES + PLAYBOOKS Workplace guidelines and playbooks provide a clear, adaptable framework for decision
-making that aligns design
intent, user experience, and operational needs across teams and projects. They translate vision, research, and best practices into actionable standards, creating a shared language that accelerates alignment, reduces friction, and supports consistency while allowing flexibility. As living tools, these guidelines evolve with the organization, informing planning, space types, and workplace behaviors to
ensure long -term usability, clarity, and performance.
CONFIDENTIAL LIFE SCIENCES COMPANY | GUIDELINES
CONFIDENTIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANY | GUIDELINES
CONFIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY | GUIDELINES
PNC | WORKPLACE KIT OF PARTS
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FURNITURE PORTFOLIO | STANDARDS
One Logan Square Suite 1510 Philadelphia, PA 19103
SHERRI KING PARENTE, IIDA Principal | Sr. Regional Practice Leader +1 215 940 3839 sherri.king@hok.com
KAI OLSEN, IIDA Principal | Design Director, Interiors +1 215 940 3480 kai.olsen@hok.com