Our Purpose

At HK Architects, we strive to positively affect people’s lives with good design. In everything we do, our goal is to use our building spaces and the materials we build with in the most efficient, ethical, and sustainable way possible. Nothing should go to waste, whether it’s space, resources, materials, or time. We recreate existing spaces through restoration and renovation. We plan every building around natural daylight and the land the building will inhabit. We believe in quality designs that last, and we invest in these designs because they’re good business — for you and for us. 

Since our award-winning practice was founded two decades ago, we’ve been joined by more than twenty talented design professionals. Our multi-faceted design team includes registered architects, interior designers, and LEED accredited professionals. This distinctly versatile team is reflected in a diverse portfolio that includes everything from adaptive reuse projects and open concept offices to private residences and school campuses. Our studio is fully dedicated to the design and construction of high quality, transformative projects.

Our Team

Our team is the foundation of our business. We are idea builders and team players, innovators and do-gooders. We credit the continuous growth of our firm over the past two decades to one thing — we’re the kind of people you want to work with again.

Our Values

RENOVATION AND RESTORATION
We respect the history, spirit, and infrastructure of existing spaces, and we’re experts at marrying modern innovation with past preservation.

OPEN SPACE
From commercial offices to master plans, open spaces improve movement, inspire connection, and invite discovery.

COLLABORATION
Teamwork — in our office, with our clients, and in our communities — guides us towards the solutions that best serve us all.

ECONOMY OF MEANS
We’re careful to use available resources — time, money, and materials — to their utmost, being mindful of waste and quick to find ways to recycle or reuse.

SIMPLICITY IN DESIGN
We’ve found that designs and layouts that decrease distractions and increase openness lead to better experiences.

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Whether a LEED project, an energy-efficient design, or increased access to natural light, sustainability pays back dividends to owners and tenants.

Recognitions

Our work has been widely recognized with numerous awards and recognitions, including honors from the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers, Regional Planning Agencies, and Product and Trade Organizations. Many of our projects have received LEED certification, an indicator of our continued commitment to sustainable design and construction.

BRIC Awards
2021 Chattanooga ASID Commercial Project of the Year - U.S. Xpress Midtown Atlanta

BRIC Awards
2021 AIA Design Awards: New Construction - Montessori Elementary School

BRIC Awards
2021 AIA Design Awards: Renovation & Restoration - Hunter Museum Roof Terrace

BRIC Awards
2021 People's Choice AIA Chattanooga Renovations & Restorations - Hunter Museum Roof Terrace

BRIC Awards
2020 Merit Award - Southside Adaptation

BRIC Awards
2019 AIA Overall Design People's Choice - Miller Park

BRIC Awards
2019 AIA Honor Award - Miller Park

International Design Awards
2018 Gold Award for Low Cost Housing - Lay Low

Qualified Remodeler Accredited 
2017

BRIC Awards
2016 Best Residential Design of the year - RavenCrest

BRIC Awards
2016 AIA best Design of the Year Judges Choice - Southern Surgical Arts

American Institute of Architects
2015 State of Tennessee Award of Excellence in Architecture for Raven Crest House

American Institute of Architects
2015 Gulf States Region Merit Award for Raven Crest House

American Institute of Architects
2015 Tennessee Excellence in Architecture Award for The Lay Low

LEED Certifications
Fairmount Townhouses - LEED Platinum
Bretske Hall - LEED Silver
Smile Studio - LEED Silver
Alstom - LEED Campus Gold
GSA - LEED Gold
ADB - LEED Gold

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