HOK to Acquire 360 Architecture

In the higher education sector, 360 Architecture is playing a major role in the design of Notre Dame University'sCampus Crossroads project in South Bend, Ind., and the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center at the University of Portland. The firm recently completed the design of recreation and wellness centers at Auburn University'smain campus in Auburn and at its campus in Montgomery, Ala. In addition, 360 Architecture is involved in creating athletic facility master plans for the University of Missouri and the University of North Carolina.

"360 Architecture is a progressive design firm that has helped lead the transformation of sports architecture," said HOK President Bill Hellmuth, AIA. "These facilities have evolved into true destinations that are integrated into the urban fabric and are key components of vibrant, healthy cities."

The new HOK sports and entertainment practice will draw on the firm's expertise in markets including hospitality, retail, residential, transportation, education, civic and cultural, convention center and corporate environments to provide clients highly integrated solutions and create the best possible venues, cities and regions.

"Our shared vision of collaborating across specialties and markets will strengthen the approach that has been so important to our clients' success," added Tom Waggoner, AIA, senior principal at 360 Architecture. "Joining HOK also gives our dedicated, talented employees even more opportunities for growth, education and diversity in their careers. HOK is a great fit for our clients, our people and the Kansas City area."

Along with Schrock and Waggoner, 360 Architecture senior principals who will join HOK include George Heinlein, AIA, William Johnson, AIA, Tracy Stearns and Chris Trainer.

Other notable sports projects in which 360 Architecture has played a significant role include MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL'sNew York Giants and New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J.; Basrah Sports City in Iraq, which includes a 65,000-seat stadium; Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio; the American Airlines Arena in Miami; and the renovations of the University of Washington Husky Stadium in Seattle and Southern Methodist University'sMoody Coliseum in Dallas.

Additional prominent 360 Architecture projects include new Class A office space for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio; law firm Polsinelli's headquarters in Kansas City; AMC Theatre Support Center in Leawood, Kan.; H&R Block's World Headquarters in Kansas City; and the eight-block, mixed-use Kansas City Power and Light District.

HOK's addition of 360 Architecture expands on the firm's recent growth. In January 2014, John Rhodes, who collaborated on the design of the Dubai World Expo 2020 Bid Master Plan with HOK, joined HOK as a director of sports and entertainment architecture in London. In December 2013, architecture and interior design firm BBG-BBGM'sNew York and Shanghai employees joined HOK to elevate the firm's hospitality practice.

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Through a network of 23 offices worldwide, HOK provides design excellence and innovation to create places that enrich people's lives and help clients succeed. For five consecutive years, DesignIntelligence has ranked HOK as a leader in sustainable and high-performance design.

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