Project Types
Health
At HKS, we strive to improve the health and vitality of all communities we serve—every community, every project, every time. To do this, we pull from our global design team’s expertise, including architecture, interior design, strategy, programming and implementation. Our award-winning research on how design can improve health and well-being informs our design decisions. For each of our clients, we deliver compelling, efficient and flexible solutions that balance beauty with performance.
How Can Design Support Infection Control?
“As we navigate this pandemic, we will continue to share our most salient research, including designing for infection control across multiple facility types and encouraging physical distancing while remaining socially connected.”
Can Design Prepare Us For Change?
“Healthcare is changing at a very fast pace all over the world. Our goal is to educate people on health and wellness, and design facilities that support a specific community.”
How Can Design Improve Mental Health and Social Well-being?
“A person’s environment can have a profound effect on their mental state and well-being. We look to research to guide us on the correct materials, lighting and spaces.”
What Do Bespoke Environments For Personalized Care Look Like?
“It’s important to give patients choices for how and where they receive care. It gives them a sense of control over their situation and is shown to improve outcomes.”
How Can Design Improve Our Communities' Health and Vitality?
“Health care is changing at a very fast pace all over the world. Our goal is to educate people on health and wellness, and design facilities that support a specific community.”
