Kirk Phillips is a principal and practice leader in HOK’s Detroit studio with more than three decades of experience in hospitality and sports venue design. An expert in strategic renovations, he excels at creative design solutions that help athletes compete; fans enjoy their visit; and owners get the most return on their investment.

Kirk’s portfolio spans stadiums, ballparks and arenas for the NFL, MLB and NBA. His approach blends client vision with market data and trends to create distinctive and immersive experiences that celebrate brand identity, legacy and local culture. Kirk’s deep hospitality knowledge is rooted in a decade of design experience in the resort and gaming industry, where he mastered his craft designing elements at every scale.