Mission Critical

Our architectural solutions protect your investment in data and technology. They’re safe, sustainable and nimble.

Today, data centers are integrated into virtually every form of built environment. As our reliance on data continues to grow, mission critical design is becoming a defining element in architectural excellence.

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Mark Nakatani

Latest Mission Critical Insights

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Mission Critical: The Coolest Architecture Career Path You Never Considered

HKS Mission Critical team members share why their careers are uniquely fulfilling, & why you might want to consider the career path yourself.

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What to Know About Converting Buildings into Modern Data Centers

Remote work, cloud-based computing, and streaming entertainment have helped increase demand for widespread high-speed internet access in the last several years.

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ServerFarm: How Can Design Play a Role in Decreasing CO2 in Data Centers?

In our modern data-driven economy, data centers are major consumers of energy, contributing to carbon emissions and impacting the climate. How can design play a role in decreasing CO2 in data center design?

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The Changing Role of Mission Critical Facilities

Bernie Woytek joined HKS in February 2019 to focus on expanding our mission critical work. In this interview, Bernie offers his insights on what’s next for critical facilities, from data centers to urban farming.

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How IT Infrastructure & Hospital Facility Design Are Teaming up for Better Health & Operational Outcomes

Information technology infrastructure in hospitals is experiencing a radical shift. Some tech upgrades are so swift and rampant that it’s proving highly disruptive to some practice areas, moving them past their prime.

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How Integrated Modular Data Center Design Maximizes Time and Resources

HKS’ Mission Critical team details how modular data centers can maximize speed to market & be cost-effective for clients and project teams

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Aligned Data Centers

An Adaptive Reuse Data Center

Architecture

SoFi Stadium Modular DAS  Data Center

SoFi Stadium Modular Data Center Puts
Speed at Fans Fingertips

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Structural Engineering

U.S. Bank Stadium

Revealing True and Redefining Sustainability, a Mixed-Use Stadium Basks in Connecting With the People

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Experiential Branding
Interior Design
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Planning & Urban Design
Sustainable Design

AT&T Stadium

Stadium Design Blends Iconic Past With  Leap Into the Future

Architecture
Experiential Branding
Interior Design
Planning & Urban Design

Washington Headquarters Services

A Strong and Sustainable Success for the DoD

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interior design

Portfolio

Whether your critical facility is a freestanding building, a co-location site or a data center incorporated into an existing facility, we design to achieve environmental, financial and operational resilience.

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