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HOK 24 / SIXTY: Design Making a Difference George Hellmuth, Gyo Obata and George Kassabaum founded HOK in 1955 with a shared passion for designing the building blocks that come together to form sustainable communities. This year, as we mark our 60th anniversary, we decided to celebrate HOK’s legacy by giving back to our communities through a global design service initiative: HOK 24 / SIXTY. We challenged each of our 24 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific to donate at least 60 hours of service to local community projects. What an experience it has been! In partnership with nonprofits and volunteer groups, we have enhanced facilities, schools and public spaces all over the world. We have designed and helped renovate a new teen center for the Ferguson Youth Initiative in St. Louis, imagined a new sponge house in Ottawa at the request of a child with cerebral palsy, dreamed up treehouses for children in Hong Kong—and much more. With some projects continuing into 2016, HOK’s people in 24 offices will have contributed over 4,000 hours—2,500 more than we had hoped for. We are grateful to the wonderful HOK people, clients, partners, friends and sponsors who have made these projects possible. As is often the case in volunteer efforts, we are gaining much more from these experiences—personally and professionally—than we are giving. And we’re eager to find out what we can design and build together over the next 60 years. Bill Hellmuth, President

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Table of Contents

YOUTH

Learning From the Land p6 K A N S A S C I T Y, M I S S O U R I , U S A

Dream Bigger p8 LONDON, UK

Teen Center and Performance Space Lets Kids Shine p10 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA

Shaping the Future of Ferguson p12 S T. L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A

Helping Youth In Need p14

Transforming a Chicago Public Schoolyard p18

S T. L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A

A Playful Performance Space for Kids p15 SHANGHAI, CHINA

Lobby Renovation Supports Young Athletes p16 T O R O N T O , O N TA R I O , C A N A D A

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA

Atlanta Elementary Students Discover Architecture p19 AT L A N TA , G E O R G I A , U S A

Dreaming and Designing Treehouses p20 H O N G KO N G , C H I N A

Strong Families Today for a Stronger Community Tomorrow p22 HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA

Supporting STEAM Education p24 WA S H I N G T O N , D C , U S A

EDUCATION HOK 24 / SIXTY

Home Away From Home at the Ronald McDonald House p25

HOUSING

TA M PA , F L O R I D A , U S A

Sponge House Concept Creates Bumpand Bruise-Free Home p26 O T TAWA , O N TA R I O , C A N A D A

Beijing by Bicycle p28

Crisis Support p34

BEIJING, CHINA

C A L G A R Y, A L B E R TA , C A N A D A

Golden Age Gala Raises HIV/AIDS Awareness p30

Aid to Build Supports Construction Community p34

COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA

DUBAI, UAE

Little Free Libraries in South Dallas p31

UCP of NY Staff Training Facility p34

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA

A Day of Impact in NYC p32 N E W YO R K , N E W YO R K , U SA

Jurassic Park Meets Armageddon p33 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA

N E W YO R K , N E W YO R K , U SA

Art Instilling Neighborhood Pride p35 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA

Helping Empower Women for Habitat for Humanity p35 VA N C O U V E R , B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A , CANADA

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Learning From the Land K A N S A S C I T Y, M I S S O U R I , U S A

BoysGrow is a Kansas-City based nonprofit that teaches inner-city boys about agriculture and entrepreneurism. The organization conducts programs to teach young men aged 13-16 how to run a 10-acre farm and then turn the crops into products to be sold in local grocery stores. HOK worked with BoysGrow to design a 2,300-sq.-ft. culinary center on the farm to support the burgeoning enterprise. With a teaching kitchen, event space, lounge and office, the new culinary center embodies the nonprofit’s mission to instill pride, identity and discipline within these young men. “We designed the center and its functions to help BoysGrow accomplish its mission,” says Sonya Jury, HOK’s project manager. “The building form reflects their core goals of promoting the harvesting process, encouraging learning and minimizing environmental impact.” Working with BoysGrow Founder John Gordon, Jr., HOK designed an organic building form with warm materials that relate to the surrounding farmland.

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HOURS DONATED

Adjacent to the large dining hall, a 600-sq.-ft. main kitchen has 70 feet of countertop work space for the young chefs. The large commercial kitchen promotes learning while providing a space for food production and post-harvest handling. In addition to functioning as a culinary center, the facility will provide educational spaces where the young men can learn vocational and entrepreneurial skills. The boys use farm products to create goods that are sold in local grocery stores, learning about business tools as they develop and sell their products. Sustainable design strategies include site orientation, daylight harvesting, passive solar heating, recycled materials, water recycling techniques and cross ventilation. The design orients the center to increase passive solar heating while decreasing electricity costs. Shading techniques and reflective materials will reduce cooling loads in the summer.

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BoysGrow SIZE

2,300 sq. ft. / 213 sq. m.

BOYS PARTICIPATING IN TWO-YEAR PROGRAMS HOK 24 / SIXTY

With views toward the south pond, the main dining hall and kitchen provide a visual connection to nature and the harvesting process.

“We are honored to have a firm like HOK support our grassroots cause. They have a personal and professional interest in our mission.” – John Gordon, Jr., executive director of BoysGrow

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Dream Bigger LONDON, UK

Youthscape is a UK charity that helps disadvantaged young people through hands-on therapy, counseling and programming. Having outgrown its office in Luton, Youthscape enlisted HOK’s help for the renovation of Bute Mills, a 100-year-old former steam mill in the town center. HOK’s London office donated more than 380 hours of architecture and interior design services to renovate the charity’s new headquarters. The transformation of the 10,000-sq.-ft. Bute Mills site will expand Youthscape’s capacity to develop new programs and work with more young people. Renovations include new heating and electrical systems, insulation, new windows, significant structural work and a new interior layout. “Not only has HOK produced a brilliant design, but they have brought on board many other designers, engineers and suppliers who have been so generous with their time and expertise,” says Fiona Green, Youthscape project manager and Luton Borough councillor. Designed with a cozy living room and kitchen, the lower ground floor of Bute Mills will become a multipurpose space where the teenagers can relax. Other floors will incorporate space for training, mentoring, events and offices. Underneath the original wood beams on the top floor, staff will work with young people on training and educational initiatives in a large, open space that facilitates collaboration. Youthscape envisions that Bute Mills will become a national hub for innovation in youth work. With new conference and event spaces, youth workers and teachers can go through training sessions together and inspire each other to provide services in their own communities. CLIENT

Youthscape SIZE

10,000 sq. ft. / 929 sq. m.

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“The design is far beyond anything we had imagined. HOK’s passion and enthusiasm for the project is clear. They also took the time to listen to the young people and incorporate their ideas into the design.” – Chris Curtis, CEO of Youthscape

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Teen Center and Performance Space Lets Kids Shine LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA A Place Called Home (APCH) is a nonprofit youth center in South Central Los Angeles that provides children and teens with enrichment programs, counseling and mentorship. HOK is working with APCH to transform an existing warehouse across the street from its current facility into a new annex and teen center for APCH’s educational, arts and training programs. HOK’s Los Angeles office donated architectural and interior design services for the new space, which will add 7,500 square feet of programming. The design for the new center reflects APCH’s functional needs, vision and culture. “Because they have limited space, APCH has had to turn away local teens,” says HOK’s Albert Kaneshiro. “With the new annex, APCH will be able to accommodate more middle- and high-schoolers with educational and enrichment opportunities.” At the new teen center, APCH will host “bridge to the future” programs to help students understand educational and work opportunities. The performance space will be used for activities including dance, band, fine arts, digital media education, theater and spoken word programs. APCH will also be able to host more community events and performances. The sustainable design creates a healthy environment while reducing operating costs. Strategies include low- or no-VOC materials, energy efficient equipment, lowflow fixtures and a cool roof. HOK’s Los Angeles office supports ACPH throughout the year by participating in other events like neighborhood clean-ups and holiday toy drives. CLIENT

SIZE

A Place Called Home

7,500 sq. ft / 696 sq. m.

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“We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of architectural firm HOK and engineering firm Sofel Bouquet to guide us through the design process. We’ve even involved some of our students in the brainstorming sessions!” – APCH newsletter

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HOURS DONATED

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Shaping the Future of Ferguson S T. L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A The Ferguson Youth Initiative is a nonprofit agency that unites the city of Ferguson, Mo.’s teens, officials, residents and educators to find new ways to serve and engage young (aged 13-19) members of the community. The organization is based in the former Ferguson Firehouse No. 1, next to Ferguson City Hall at 110 Church St., a two-story space that once housed fire equipment and personnel. As a donated space, the location was not equipped to meet the needs of a growing youth center. Concrete floors and exposed ceilings created acoustical problems, and the original structure lacked the flexibility needed to support various programs. A team from HOK’s St. Louis office met with representatives from the Ferguson Youth Initiative and its teen advisory board, collaborating over several months to create a design for a renovated, inviting teen center. Over two weekends in October 2015, HOK volunteers worked alongside Ferguson teens and community members to build and fit out the space. Updates to the building’s street presence and the interior reflect a new branded identity. A refreshed entrance, new building signage and other site improvements enhance the exterior. Inside, painting the existing utilities and conduit bright, bold colors showcases the unique infrastructure. Newly installed flooring and furniture creates a more inviting space. Built elements respond to the Ferguson Youth Initiative’s program needs, including flexible-height desks, mobile slat walls, a performance stage, an event and communication board, art display walls and an interactive timeline. New LED lighting and acoustical ceiling treatments allow for optimal performance during youth programs. A new drop-in tutoring program serves up to 50 teens a week. Community support for this project was overwhelming. In addition to HOK, 27 local and national organizations contributed materials, products and funding. Contributors included LANDCO Construction, TJ Wies Contracting, Steelcase, Golterman & Sabo, Designtex, Negwer Materials, Painting & Decorating Foundation, Express Scripts, JMC Wood Manufacturing, StoneTree Fabrications Inc., Lighting Associates Inc., Summit Sign & Graphics, Guarantee Electrical, Murphy, Saint Louis Lighting Group, Spectrum Lighting, Herman Miller, USG, Professional Office Environments, Bentley Carpet, Flooring Systems Inc., City of Ferguson, Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Tingle Flooring, Armstrong Flooring, Flooring Systems Inc. and Sherwin-Williams. CLIENT

SIZE

Ferguson Youth Initiative

2,550 sq. ft. / 236 sq. m.

600

HOURS DONATED

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TEENS SERVED WEEKLY

“HOK’s designers were excellent listeners and developed a strong understanding of how we envisioned using the space to advance our mission of helping young people in Ferguson. The depth of HOK’s commitment was impressive.” – Dwayne T. James, board president of the Ferguson Youth Initiative and city councilman in Ferguson

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Helping Youth In Need S T. L O U I S , M I S S O U R I , U S A

Nonprofit Youth In Need’s mission is to build on the strength of children, youth and families in eastern Missouri so that they find safety, hope and a positive future. HOK is collaborating with Youth In Need to select, plan and renovate space in north St. Louis County for a new 20,000-sq.-ft. facility that will serve at-risk youth, aged 16 to 21, experiencing homelessness. Youth In Need intends to provide transitional housing for up to 30 young people including those pregnant and parenting. The space will combine a youth drop-in center with emergency shelter beds and a transitional living program that helps young people move into adulthood. It will provide young adults with access to valuable services such as case management, therapy, life skills support, education and employment assistance.

CLIENT

SIZE

Youth In Need

20,000 sq. ft. / 1,860 sq. m.

YOUNG PE OPLE TO BE ACCOMMODATED BY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

HOURS DONATED

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“HOK’s people have been incredibly generous with their time and expertise. This project will allow us to serve more youth and to put them on pathways out of homelessness.” – Robert Muschany, chief development officer at Youth In Need

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A Playful Performance Space for Kids SHANGHAI, CHINA When the Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, an affiliate of the China Welfare Institute founded by Madame Sun Yat-Sen, obtained a facility re-purposed after the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, its goal was to create an experimental performance space to expose children to theater education. HOK donated design services to convert the 3,770-sq.-ft. storage area into a 200-seat junior theater with flexible staging options that complement an adjacent 1,100-seat performance hall.The design converts the storage area into an inviting and playful space. Emphasizing the intimate quality of the space helps connect the audience to the stage. A curvilinear design, which the team named “Funny Finger” to fit the project’s playful nature while referencing the hand-shaped plan, arranges the seats around four structural columns in a way that guarantees clear sightlines. An area behind the seats serves as a dynamic space for educational and play programs. This flexibility, combined with a vibrant color palette, creates a child-friendly learning environment. CLIENT

SIZE

Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre

3,770 sq. ft. / 350 sq. m.

HOURS DONATED

8,000

KIDS IMPACTED PER YEAR

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Lobby Renovation Supports Young Athletes T O R O N T O , O N TA R I O , C A N A D A Variety Village coordinates integrated sports and life skills programs to help young people with disabilities and those who face developmental barriers. Designers from HOK’s Toronto office participated in the redesign of the lobby at Variety Village, North America’s largest sports training and fitness complex for children with special needs. The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) led fundraising and the redesign with local suppliers donating all of the building material and furnishings for the interior fit-out. “The challenge was to improve the flow of people using the facility, especially for young children in wheelchairs or with other physical disabilities,” says HOK’s Deborah Sperry, a member of ARIDO’s design committee. “In terms of functionality, the flooring was key since wheelchairs and support walkers require non-restrictive surfaces.” The renovations to the main lobby have improved accessibility and enabled Variety Village to better serve the community. Aged and worn flooring was replaced with a non-slip, durable floor that will withstand the high traffic. The lighting, lounge and café seating, and coffee kiosk were also replaced. New paint and wayfinding graphics reflect Variety Village’s culture and brighten the space. Variety Village unveiled its newly renovated reception lobby in time for the Parapan Am Games in the summer of 2015.

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Variety Village

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BEFORE

“Words can’t express just how thrilled we are with this makeover. We are especially grateful for the way local companies came together to help ARIDO help us.” – John Willson, CEO, Variety Village

BEFORE

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HOURS DONATED

PEOPLE VISIT VARIETY VILLAGE WEEKLY

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Transforming a Chicago Public Schoolyard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA As part of the Green Apple Day of Service, HOK’s Chicago and Kansas City offices partnered with Chicago Public Schools, Center for Green Schools at USGBC, Skanska, Connor Sports and Excel Dryer to paint the school building and transform the playground at Robert Healy Elementary School. The team designed a vibrant play-learning environment that incorporates green design principles and a variety of play settings. This enhanced playground improves the health of children while helping them develop motor skills, physical stamina and confidence. Volunteers re-painted the outside of the school, created a student-designed sports-themed mural on one wall, built five raised-bed gardens and painted games on the blacktop. The kids at Healy Elementary can now play hopscotch, four square, basketball and touch football on the newly painted blacktop, surrounded by lush flower beds and a sports mural. “It was a long, full day but the team’s hard work paid off,” says Sara Hoversten, director of operations for the Green Sports Alliance. “The students and the members of the community will make great use of this beautiful schoolyard.”

HOURS DONATED

1,440

STUDENTS IMPACTED HOK 24 / SIXTY

“It was a long, full day but the team’s hard work paid off. The students and the members of the community will make great use of this beautiful schoolyard.” – Sara Hoversten, director of operations for the Green Sports Alliance

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Atlanta Elementary Students Discover Architecture AT L A N TA , G E O R G I A , U S A Hope-Hill Elementary School, located in central Atlanta, believes in the potential of every student to succeed. Teachers and volunteers are dedicated to making a difference in these students’ lives by encouraging discovery and achievement. The school is participating in Discover ARCHITECTURE, an AIA Atlanta program that pairs design firms with students in an interactive after-school course. HOK’s team led a nine-week curriculum to expose Hope-Hill’s students to various design and construction professions and experiences that require active problem solving. Students were challenged to explore architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, construction and project management to create a design for an open-air retail pavilion. Their design solutions needed to meet the requirements of the National Pavilion Design Competition hosted by the AIA’s Atlanta chapter and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. This locally organized and managed enrichment program helps students think creatively and to consider every aspect of a problem.

“My pavilion is going to be an entertainment center with music, art, … oh, and pizza!” – Hope-Hill Elementary School student

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Dreaming and Designing Treehouses H O N G KO N G , C H I N A HOPE Worldwide is an international charity whose primary goal is to deliver sustainable, high-impact education and health services to underprivileged communities. The organization operates the Shek Kip Mei Centre for Kids in a district of Hong Kong with the city’s highest concentration of low-income families. Built with a grant from Citi Group, the center is a safe place for children to receive additional afterschool tutoring and participate in educational outings and character-building activities while their parents work.

In the urban planning and landscape architecture session, students used physical models to add trees and plants to their own neighborhoods. Designers helped students use Lumion 3D rendering software to visualize their designs.

HOK’s Hong Kong office partnered with the organization to create a design-focused educational workshop, “Dream a Treehouse… and Design it Too!” Three interactive sessions took 12 children from the Centre for Kids through the process of designing a treehouse, from sketching and creating physical models to using 3D rendering software. The program exposed the children to urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture and interior design.

In the final activity, students used SketchUp to select furnishings and fixtures for the treehouse interiors. Students had access to HOK’s design library and were able to experiment with various textiles, wallpaper and flooring.

O R G A N I Z AT I O N

HOPE Worldwide

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HOURS DONATED

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The students sketched and designed the dream treehouses during the architecture session. HOK’s volunteers coached students on how designs come to life in both functional and inspirational ways.

“Dream a Treehouse… and Design it Too!” provided a fun and interactive platform for underprivileged children to learn about educational and career opportunities in the design profession.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The children benefitted from this workshop by gaining a deeper insight into career options that they do not see on a day-to-day basis. We hope they will influence their peers with the experience and knowledge that they gained.â&#x20AC;?

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Strong Families Today for a Stronger Community Tomorrow HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA Community Family Centers (CFC) is a nonprofit that offers bilingual services to families in Houston. The agency’s Los Niños Early Childhood Montessori Program makes early childhood education more affordable for inner-city families. Supported by a grant from the Brown Foundation, HOK’s team worked with CFC to complete a 6,800-sq.-ft. renovation of the preschool’s new learning spaces. HOK donated architectural and interior design services and led the fit-out of the space. The program is now conveniently housed on the first floor of CFC’s main building and features a private entrance with a drive-through to accommodate child drop-offs and pick-ups. The new preschool has a dedicated parking area, four classrooms, a work area

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Community Family Centers SIZE

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for instructors, a well-equipped kitchen, a dining room and a fenced-in playground. “This project will have a significant impact on the community because it allows the Los Niños program to prepare more preschoolers for success in school,” says Bill Malone, CFC board member. “By moving the school to CFC’s main building, parents have easier access to the organization’s adult education, literacy and health services as they transition to self-sufficiency.” HOK held an office-wide competition to design a floorto-ceiling mural spanning two walls in the classroom. Twelve volunteers spent many hours creating the winning garden concept mural using bright paint colors to inspire the young students.

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HOURS DONATED

“We are thankful for the Brown Foundation and HOK’s extraordinary generosity. Parents, children, staff and visitors have shared their expressions of delight and awe at the transformation.” – Maritza Guerrero, CEO and president of CFC

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Supporting STEAM Education WA S H I N G T O N , D C , U S A

Fab Lab DC is a nonprofit, freestanding fabrication laboratory with a mission to spark innovation, collaboration and creative problem solving in the community through hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). The community lab and workshop provides a range of education programs for all ages. Fab Lab DC announced plans to expand its fabrication lab after receiving a grant from Chevron. HOK’s Washington, DC, office provided pro-bono architectural and graphic design services to enhance programming at Fab Lab DC’s North Capitol Street location. HOK suggested design improvements to the space layout, exterior facade and interior lighting. Volunteers also created an accurate diagram of existing space that will help with the planning of future programs. The team developed branding concepts to support Fab Lab DC’s fundraising and grant application efforts. By supporting the efforts to educate young people in the STEAM fields, this pro-bono project is helping to prepare the next generation of architecture, engineering and design professionals.

O R G A N I Z AT I O N

Fab Lab DC

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Home Away From Home at the Ronald McDonald House TA M PA , F L O R I D A , U S A The Ronald McDonald St. Petersburg East House serves family members of pediatric inpatients at the adjacent All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine in St. Petersburg, Fla. HOK provided architectural and interior design services to renovate the first floor of the East House to provide open, multipurpose space for dining, activities and events. The 6,830-sq.-ft. first floor includes the community kitchen, dining area, administrative offices, reception, lounge, play spaces and family intake areas. The RMH Charities team wanted the space to feel more like home for the families staying there. Finishes and furnishings were heavily dependent on donations from manufacturers. HOK worked closely with the RMH Charities team to create an interior finish palette and to select furniture. The renovation included replacing existing incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures with more efficient LED fixtures to reduce energy costs. “Our work with the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay’s East House reinforces our mission to play an active role within the community and to make Tampa Bay a better place to live, work and play,” says HOK’s Van Phrasavath. CLIENT

Ronald McDonald House SIZE

6,830 sq. ft. / 634 sq. m.

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HOURS DONATED

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Sponge House Concept Creates a Bump- and Bruise-Free Home O T TAWA , O N TA R I O , C A N A D A When six-year old Sally Garster was asked to suggest an idea that could make living with cerebral palsy (CP) a little easier, she requested a Sponge House—a soft living space that would protect her from bumps and bruises. Designers from HOK’s Ottawa office collaborated with local architects to design a version of Sally’s home for the World Cerebral Palsy Day Sponge House Competition. An in-depth analysis of cerebral palsy served as a crucial tool that guided the team through the design process. The holistic, interactive and collaborative design approach involved parents, therapists and adults with CP. With a goal to create a safe, functional, ergonomic and beautiful space for a child or adult with CP, the team based the design on a renovated a bungalowstyle house with a focus on sensory engagement. The interior environment has soft edges and surfaces, spots of color for wayfinding and flexible furnishings. Radiant floors, textured natural materials, programmable LED lighting,

O R G A N I Z AT I O N

World Cerebral Palsy Day

sound systems and scented plants stimulate the senses. Building materials are inspired by the softness of a sponge while remaining natural, resilient and easy to maintain. They include squishy furniture, resilient flooring, wool felt upholstery, turf carpets and sheepskin rugs. The interior features bump-free finishes, passive and assistive walking and standing elements, and accessible reach seating or standing options throughout the home. Sleek accessibility and smooth, rounded surfaces drove the concept for the kitchen, which features easy-access appliances and millwork. Floor-to-ceiling glass in the sunroom invites the outdoors inside. With easy access to the backyard, residents can enjoy the grass, trees and raised herb garden. Tire garden stools provide bump-free seating and eliminate unnecessary bending while gardening. Team A.B.L.E. donated the prize money to help implement some of the winning ideas with local disability support organizations.

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“The project appears well-researched and considers a broad range of issues: environmental, cultural and emotional. In particular, the response to multiple sensory experiences, from smell to sight, is noteworthy. The tactile materiality of the proposal is playful but with a sense of realism.” – World Cerebral Palsy Day jury

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Beijing by Bicycle BEIJING, CHINA

City officials launched the Beijing Public Bicycle System (PBS) as a bike rental service before the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Today, after numerous updates, the system operates with an average of 300,000 daily rides. HOK’s Beijing office created an improvement plan that helps PBS users and reduces the program’s maintenance costs. The team studied existing rental stations and created a questionnaire to survey the public’s experience with PBS. The survey included questions about the quantity and quality of bikes available, and the effectiveness of the structures housing the bikes. Respondents indicated a need for improving the care and upkeep of the bikes. Based on the survey responses, HOK created a three-phase improvement plan. The first and most simple phase provides a strategy for identifying bikes that need repair. Today, all bikes are returned to PBS stations in the same way. The proposed update would reserve and color code a

section of the station for broken bikes so they can be identified as faulty and repaired before returning to the streets. The plan’s second phase provides protection for bikes that aren’t being used and increases the rental program’s visibility. Current PBS stations in Beijing use simple storage racks, exposing the bikes to the elements. Installing canopies on existing structures provides basic protection that extends the lives of bikes. An illuminated, branded informational post will bring more attention to PBS. Phase three is an ambitious long-term plan for integrating cycling into Beijing’s infrastructure. Expanded, protected bike lanes make riding safer for cyclists. Vegetated station canopies offer sustainable storage and help create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. HOK’s team is seeking to present the plan to the appropriate municipal authorities in Beijing.

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Beijing Public Bicycle System

零建设量

之

故障自行车分区放置

ZERO CONCTRUCTION . ZONING DESIGN DIAGRAM FOR BROKEN BIKES

零建设量

DESIGN APPROACH A: ZERO CONSTRUCTION INTERVENTION

SIZE

120 bike stations

待修理区……

TO BE REPAIRED

现状

EXISTING CONDITION

HOURS DONATED

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用颜色分区，将故障车辆与信息亭单独放置

COLOR ZONING, PUT THE BROKEN BIKES ALONG THE HELP POLE

好车!

READY TO GO!

局部改善设施

DESIGN APPROACH B: NEW INSTALLATION / UPGRADE

C.1

标识系统愿景

SIGNAGE SYSTEM DESIGN / PROTECTED BIKE LANE

展望未来.愿景

DESIGN APPROACH C: FUTURE POSSIBILITIES / PROSPECT

优化自行车道路系统，提倡步行城市；暴雨收集处理系统等

BETTER INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR WALKABLE CITY; STORMWATER FILTRATION

提升信息亭的公众识别度，可用于夜景照明等

BETTER SIGNAGE ON THE INFO POST; NIGHT LIGHTING

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Golden Age Gala Raises HIV/AIDS Awareness COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA RED Columbus is a biannual gala benefitting the AIDS Resource Center (ARC) Ohio, a nonprofit fighting HIV/AIDS through awareness, advocacy and care. ARC Ohio’s goal in creating the RED Columbus event was to find a way to engage the design and creative community in support of its programs and services. Team members in HOK’s Columbus office designed a table concept for the Golden Age of Hollywood-themed gala, which raised $175,000. The design concept, “Silver Screen Glamour,” was inspired by the vintage marquee sign.

HOURS DONATED

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HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY ARC OHIO

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White ostrich feathers illuminated by LED lighting fanned out around the base of the table’s centerpiece, a rotating backlit marquee. Filmstrip votive candles set the atmosphere, while a silver scrim table runner donated by Maharam added glamour. Herman Miller provided molded plastic Eames chairs for seating, and silver view finders complete with reels of classic film finished the design and transported guests to the era of classic cinema. O R G A N I Z AT I O N

AIDS Resource Center (ARC) Ohio

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Little Free Libraries in South Dallas DALLAS, TEXAS, USA

The Little Free Libraries program is a literacy and community design initiative in Dallas that uses free book exchanges to promote a culture of reading. HOK partnered with local nonprofit Big Thought, The Real Estate Council Foundation, bcWORKSHOP and the Dallas Public Library to design a Little Free Library at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center in Dallas. Prominently located at the entrance lobby to the basketball center, the library sets out to make reading more fun for kids interested in athletics. With a focus on sports and recreation, the library features an integrated basketball hoop above the book shelves and a vibrant mural. The design accommodates an ongoing shoe donation program while creating a central spot to proudly display the center’s trophies. The design transforms a standard recreation center lobby space into a colorful reading cove enticing kids and adults to pick up a free book. A community steward cares for the library and outside partners will supply new books to build the collection. “Big Thought is constantly striving to bring innovation to education in Dallas so each learner is immersed every day in opportunities to imagine, create and succeed,” says Kristina Dove, Big Thought program manager. “It’s great to see kids and adults taking advantage of the opportunity to read and learn at the book exchanges while building a sense of community.” O R G A N I Z AT I O N

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A Day of Impact in NYC N E W YO R K , N E W YO R K , U SA AFHny’s Day of Impact brings architects and design professionals together with nonprofits for painting, planting and rebuilding projects that improve neighborhoods. HOK’s New York office participated in two events for this year’s Day of Impact. CITYarts is a nonprofit that connects youth and artists for the creation of public art. In 2005, CITYarts led 1,000 volunteers in the installation of a 213-foot-long mosaic in Harlem, N.Y. Created based on drawings by children around the world, the “Peace Wall” mosaic attempts to build bridges of cultural understanding and to encourage young people to engage in shaping their future. This year, HOK volunteers supported CITYarts’ restoration of the Peace Wall by installing replacement tiles and grouting cracks. Other HOK volunteers joined New York Restoration Project to refurbish Riley-Levin Children’s Garden, located in Swindler Cove at Sherman Creek Park in Inwood, N.Y. Formerly an illegal dumping site, Sherman Creek Park now encompasses five reclaimed acres along the beautiful Harlem River. The team helped renew the garden and spruce up the fencing around Jonathan’s Pond with a fresh coat of paint.

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“We believe that everyone deserves a welldesigned environment. We collaborate with local community organizations to develop and implement quality design solutions within their neighborhoods.” – AFHny

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Jurassic Park Meets Armageddon SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA HOK’s San Francisco office participated in the 2015 Leap Sandcastle competition to raise money for Leap Arts in Education. Serving more than 7,000 children in 30 schools, Leap places professional artists including architects, painters, sculptors, performers, musicians and dancers into Bay Area classrooms to enhance the curriculum with creative projects. For the 32nd annual Sandcastle Contest, HOK worked with families and staff from Lawton Elementary School, Thornton Tomasetti structural engineers, Webcor Builders and Pivot Interiors. Before the event, HOK and other team members met with students at the school to develop ideas based on this year’s “Sand Cinema” theme and to create a plan for the big day. This creative collaboration led to the team’s ”Jurassic Park Meets Armageddon” sand creature. The sand monsters continued to take shape on Ocean Beach throughout the fun-filled day, with teams and sponsors raising more than $250,000. O R G A N I Z AT I O N

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“This event truly demonstrates the powerful potential of the arts: fully participatory, rich with innovation and bursting with creativity.” – Julie McDonald, executive director of LEAP Arts in Education

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Crisis Support C A L G A R Y, A L B E R TA , C A N A D A Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) is a 24-hour community support agency that provides accessible crisis support. It offers a 211 service, in-house and online counseling, a youth support program, online chat, and email, phone and text support. In the first six months of 2015, DCC experienced an 88 percent increase in counseling intakes and delivered 41 percent more sessions.

HOK’s Calgary office is donating time and resources to create and help fit out a renovation to DCC’s existing office. This project will enable the agency to help more people in a warm, comfortable environment.

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Aid to Build Supports Construction Community DUBAI, UAE HOK’s Dubai office, in collaboration with Al-Futtaim, ALEC and AFC, initiated “Aid to Build,” a program to help building site workers in the United Arab Emirates. HOK’s team is volunteering time to collect and distribute care packages that foster hygienic work environments. Packages will be distributed to

construction sites as a way of thanking workers for their hard work and contribution to the success of the building industry in the Middle East. Care packages will include shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, hand towels, telephone cards and supermarket discount cards.

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United Cerebral Palsy of NYC Staff Training Facility N E W YO R K , N E W YO R K , U SA United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC) is a leading nonprofit agency providing direct services, technology and advocacy to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. HOK will help renovate the third floor of the organization’s headquarters to support the various

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training programs for UCP of NYC staff. The scope will include a fully accessible open workspace with computer stations, conference tables, an A/V drop down screen, auditorium seating, space for kinetic training and equipment storage. A welcoming entry will include UCP signage and a branded sense of arrival.

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Art Instilling Neighborhood Pride SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA HOK’s San Francisco office is collaborating with the San Francisco Department of Public Works (SF DPW) on a pro-bono project to create a welcoming gateway to the Bayview neighborhood. Consisting of environmental signage and landscaping, the entry monument will be built on an empty plot visible from a major freeway off-ramp. It will create a welcoming first impression upon entering one of the city’s most economically disadvantaged yet rapidly improving areas, supporting the SF DPW’s mission

of making San Francisco beautiful, vibrant and sustainable. HOK is also working with the SF DPW on the design and construction of the San Francisco Forensics Laboratory. This “Welcome to Bayview” installation will support the new lab building in catalyzing renewal in this emerging neighborhood in the city’s southeastern corner. It also will help establish a much-needed sense of place and identity for Bayview.

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Helping Empower Women for Habitat for Humanity VA N C O U V E R , B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A , C A N A D A Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program provides an opportunity for women to give back to the community by fundraising and building homes for Habitat partner families.

In Vancouver, 400 women will take part in a 10day ”build blitz” to construct homes for 12 families. Women from HOK’s Vancouver office will donate time and resources to create affordable housing for local families in need.

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