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HOKHOK believes design has the ability toimprove people’s lives where they work,play, heal, learn, and dwell.HOK.COM/STLOUISWith offices around the globe, HOK designs buildings and spacesthat respond to the needs of people and the environment. HOKdesigners are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination,and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clientsand communities. The firm was founded in 1955 in St. Louis and hassince grown into a network of 24 offices and more than 1,800 peopleacross the globe. Today, HOK consistently ranks as the city’s largestarchitecture and interior design firm.HOK has shaped the fabric of St. Louis through the design of iconiccommercial, civic, and cultural landmarks, including Busch Stadium,the Science Center Planetarium, the Priory Chapel, and St. LouisLambert International Airport. Current projects in the metropolitanarea include St. Louis’ new Major League Soccer stadium, BoeingNeXt offices, 7th Street Streetscape, South Grand Flats, and multipleprojects at the Cortex Innovation Community, including the 4340Duncan, Cambridge Innovation Center, and with Wexford Science +Technology: @4240 Duncan, 4220 Duncan, and the soon-to-come4210 Duncan Building.In addition, HOK’s people are active in the community, helping othersunderstand the power of design. They teach at local universities,mentor young people, and are involved in nonprofits across theregion. The firm has partnerships with St. Louis charitable organizationsincluding the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Pedal theCause, Arts and Education Council, and St. Louis Children’s HospitalKIDstruction Week.107
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