Introduction

We believe great environments inspire great learning.

With more than 50 years of experience at over 200 institutions throughout the world, HOK has a history of delivering college and university projects on-time and within budget.

We are committed to design excellence, client service and a collaborative approach. This commitment is based on a philosophy which seeks to create environments that go beyond pure function to enhance the quality of life for students, faculty, administrators and alumni. Each project is approached individually, without preconceptions, to serve the specific needs of our clients and create excellent design.

Educational facilities must attract the brightest students, faculty members and researchers.

HOK’s post-secondary education projects are supported by dedicated architects, engineers, programmers, higher education facility design planners and other specialists who provide expert full-time services for all phases of the building project.

HOK has extensive experience and demonstrated leadership ability in planning and designing high-performance facilities for colleges, universities and professional schools. This breadth of experience allows our team to draw upon the best ideas from each area to help enrich a design.

Academic Building Types

• Academic Medical Centers
• Administrative/Office
• Athletic Facilities
• Auditorium
• Campus Planning
• Classroom/Lecture Halls
• Dormitories/Student Residences
• Libraries
• Museums
• Performing Arts
• Professional Schools
• Science + Technology
• Student Life

Soka University of America

STEM Building & Residence Hall

HOK designed two projects at Soka University of America: a new 93,000 sq. ft. STEM Expansion facility that supports faculty and curriculum expansion, and a new 65,000 sq. ft. Residential Building housing 90 students. The STEM Expansion is designed to place science on display through extensive use of interior glazing and a circulation spine running the length of the building.

Location: Aliso Viejo, California
Size: 93,000 sf STEM Expansion; 65,000 sf Residence Hall
Services: Programming, Architectural Design, Lab Programming/Planning/Design, Interior Design