Were you born at Parkland archchick? I heard that more babies are delivered at Parkland than any other hospital in the U.S! HKS is currently designing the new hospital which will be directly across the street with a DART rail station running through the middle of the campus. They have no idea what they are going to do with the old hospital. Any ideas?
nice firm.. big projects.. maybe thats why youre an architect.. the hospital i was born in got demolished.. now its an arts center.. sort of related to our profession...i think they did the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Yeah, David Schwarz did the American Airlines Center (HKS is the architect of record). It's an aweful building for Dallas, the red brick doesn't fit into any of it's surroundings except for maybe the brick sidewalks and the book depository in the west end. In most photos it seems to directly clash with Pei's building and the rest of downtown.
I agree, but I am a freelance Audio Video Tech for shows that come through there, and technologically speaking, its great, aestehtically it sucks.. but what did you expect for Dtown..
come on. Yes, the AA center is a sad centerpiece now to the Dallas skyline. Is it representative of Dallas architecture? No, and that is precisely why it sticks out like such a sore thumb (literally). Sure, Dallas has its share of bad architecture, a lot of which HKS is responsible for, but the downtown area is rich with really great older buildings. The arts district is growing rapidly, and throughout the city you see wonderful speckelings of well done smaller buildings.
ArchChick03- HKS is really good at business, but they treat architecture as "through-put". A means to an end, and that end being more money. At one time their principles may have had more of a hand in the creation of good architecture (and throughout this rant, I am using that term loosly to avoid going into long detail), but now it is a problem of scale. There are upwards of 400 people at that firm in Dallas.
But their building is very nice. An old brewery I think.
I'm going to a community college right now but am transferring to UTA soon. Born and raised in Dallas until I was in the eighth grade then moved to Fort Worth.
Since I am the CEO of HKS, I would like to defend some of the comments on our designs. I would agree in the 70's, HKS produced primarily speculative office buildings and some bad ones. However recently and specifically this year, we have greatly improved our design. This year, we won 7 AIA design awards at local and state level. More than any other firm in Texas. AA Center as indicated was a design by David Shwarz, HKS only served as the architect of record. I am sure there are some people that like it. Our design of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium was designed by HKS and is getting good reviews. I would hardly call W Hotel and Cowboys boring. Most architects are so heavily critical, I take your comments with a grain of salt.
Members should promote sustainable design and development principles in their professional activities.
Ethical Standard 6.1 Sustainable Design: In performing design work, Members should be environmentally responsible and advocate sustainable building and site design.
Ethical Standard 6.2 Sustainable Development: In performing professional services, Members should advocate the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings and communities.
Ethical Standard 6.3 Sustainable Practices: Members should use sustainable practices within their firms and professional organizations, and they should encourage their clients to do the same.
Its difficult to imagine scientists, physicians and attorneys...or any other professional status discussing issues with such petty and immature responses as "sutures".
I appreciate the work that HKS does on a professional level and I agree that at times, the arguments on this forum are quite petty. However, to your response, I would respectfully inquire; what ido you see as your firm's notion of sustainable development? Also how, if so, is the context of building toward a mobility-conducive, environmentally conscious, humanely integrated built environment addressed in your work?
It is my opinion that, as architects working on such a large scale, that these factors should drive the nature of your design work and how it affects these issues as a region. Maybe you do not see architecture as having a responsiblity at the urban or regional level. If so, I would be very interested in hearing your logic.
Personally, I live in DFW and would like to discard our branding as the "posterchild for urban sprawl", but don't see it happening anytime soon.
it would seem mr. hawkins' has a lot of free time. petty and immature, i guess you read the last sentence of my statement, and had nothing to offer in defense of the articles or the code of ethics. again, as a CEO FAIA what did you hope to accomplish here?
Architects can come across as critical because they care, and of us entered the field to make the world better and fight the creeping economical and pragmatic dullness of the built environment, a segment of architecture within which HKS has done very well.
There's no shame in operating a competent, services oriented mega-firm. But be honest about what you are. Local and State AIA awards are less indicators of design excellence than how low the bar has been set - a firm of your size is going to accidentally win a handful of those every year just based on statistical probability.
Well, I'd guess that anyone in a high position is used to a fair share of criticism, wether just or unjust. This isn't even about the designs, but just about the oversensitive reaction to people on a internet messageboard.
Having said that: I think I'd react the same as some of the people who feel their city is slightly harmed, if I would be a physician and a semi-collegue of mine did a terrible remodelling of my girlfriends' breasts.
my question is why is someone resurrecting all of these REALLY old posts...especially when no one, not even hks, is even hiring at the moment! they are bringing the criticism on themselves!
HKS in Dallas
any thoughts on this place?
none at all
I think it is a good firm. The firm has an awesome building. It is a renovated warehouse.
what is it you want to know about them archchick? internships? possibly to big for a good internship...
I just thought I'd ask about it because I know they designed the hospital that I was born in. Sorry to be so random.
Were you born at Parkland archchick? I heard that more babies are delivered at Parkland than any other hospital in the U.S! HKS is currently designing the new hospital which will be directly across the street with a DART rail station running through the middle of the campus. They have no idea what they are going to do with the old hospital. Any ideas?
nice firm.. big projects.. maybe thats why youre an architect.. the hospital i was born in got demolished.. now its an arts center.. sort of related to our profession...i think they did the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Yeah, David Schwarz did the American Airlines Center (HKS is the architect of record). It's an aweful building for Dallas, the red brick doesn't fit into any of it's surroundings except for maybe the brick sidewalks and the book depository in the west end. In most photos it seems to directly clash with Pei's building and the rest of downtown.
I agree, but I am a freelance Audio Video Tech for shows that come through there, and technologically speaking, its great, aestehtically it sucks.. but what did you expect for Dtown..
Yes, I was born in Parkland. Are you from Texas juan and eltomas? There are definitely a lot of babies born there. The nursery's always full!
"but what did you expect for Dtown"
come on. Yes, the AA center is a sad centerpiece now to the Dallas skyline. Is it representative of Dallas architecture? No, and that is precisely why it sticks out like such a sore thumb (literally). Sure, Dallas has its share of bad architecture, a lot of which HKS is responsible for, but the downtown area is rich with really great older buildings. The arts district is growing rapidly, and throughout the city you see wonderful speckelings of well done smaller buildings.
ArchChick03- HKS is really good at business, but they treat architecture as "through-put". A means to an end, and that end being more money. At one time their principles may have had more of a hand in the creation of good architecture (and throughout this rant, I am using that term loosly to avoid going into long detail), but now it is a problem of scale. There are upwards of 400 people at that firm in Dallas.
But their building is very nice. An old brewery I think.
Im from Texas yes, Dallas to be exact. UTA graduate... you?
i interned in their office in (another city). They were competent, professional, and boring.
I'm going to a community college right now but am transferring to UTA soon. Born and raised in Dallas until I was in the eighth grade then moved to Fort Worth.
Since I am the CEO of HKS, I would like to defend some of the comments on our designs. I would agree in the 70's, HKS produced primarily speculative office buildings and some bad ones. However recently and specifically this year, we have greatly improved our design. This year, we won 7 AIA design awards at local and state level. More than any other firm in Texas. AA Center as indicated was a design by David Shwarz, HKS only served as the architect of record. I am sure there are some people that like it. Our design of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium was designed by HKS and is getting good reviews. I would hardly call W Hotel and Cowboys boring. Most architects are so heavily critical, I take your comments with a grain of salt.
re: The New Cowboy's Stadium:
[from the AIA code of ethics]
CANON VI – Obligations to the Environment
Members should promote sustainable design and development principles in their professional activities.
Ethical Standard 6.1 Sustainable Design: In performing design work, Members should be environmentally responsible and advocate sustainable building and site design.
Ethical Standard 6.2 Sustainable Development: In performing professional services, Members should advocate the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings and communities.
Ethical Standard 6.3 Sustainable Practices: Members should use sustainable practices within their firms and professional organizations, and they should encourage their clients to do the same.
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and before you get all in my grill about the "voluntary" EPA program, that i understand will be axed or has been axed, this link is for you as well.
Faux Green
and lastly, the Cowgirls, like Tony Romo, are boring and ineffective, gee just like the Performance Track Program. who knew.
Its difficult to imagine scientists, physicians and attorneys...or any other professional status discussing issues with such petty and immature responses as "sutures".
Mr. Hawkins,
I appreciate the work that HKS does on a professional level and I agree that at times, the arguments on this forum are quite petty. However, to your response, I would respectfully inquire; what ido you see as your firm's notion of sustainable development? Also how, if so, is the context of building toward a mobility-conducive, environmentally conscious, humanely integrated built environment addressed in your work?
It is my opinion that, as architects working on such a large scale, that these factors should drive the nature of your design work and how it affects these issues as a region. Maybe you do not see architecture as having a responsiblity at the urban or regional level. If so, I would be very interested in hearing your logic.
Personally, I live in DFW and would like to discard our branding as the "posterchild for urban sprawl", but don't see it happening anytime soon.
Respectfully,
ryanj
it would seem mr. hawkins' has a lot of free time. petty and immature, i guess you read the last sentence of my statement, and had nothing to offer in defense of the articles or the code of ethics. again, as a CEO FAIA what did you hope to accomplish here?
Architects can come across as critical because they care, and of us entered the field to make the world better and fight the creeping economical and pragmatic dullness of the built environment, a segment of architecture within which HKS has done very well.
There's no shame in operating a competent, services oriented mega-firm. But be honest about what you are. Local and State AIA awards are less indicators of design excellence than how low the bar has been set - a firm of your size is going to accidentally win a handful of those every year just based on statistical probability.
Well, I'd guess that anyone in a high position is used to a fair share of criticism, wether just or unjust. This isn't even about the designs, but just about the oversensitive reaction to people on a internet messageboard.
Having said that: I think I'd react the same as some of the people who feel their city is slightly harmed, if I would be a physician and a semi-collegue of mine did a terrible remodelling of my girlfriends' breasts.
my question is why is someone resurrecting all of these REALLY old posts...especially when no one, not even hks, is even hiring at the moment! they are bringing the criticism on themselves!
because someone's ego took a hit.
yeah...b/c he resurrected a 5 year old post!
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