HKIT Architects

In this presentation of a local case study, we discuss the role of art in pushing the boundaries of interior design in Life Plan communities. In addition to establishing a coordinated interior design theme and reinforcing a cultural sense of place, a successful art program can create visually and intellectually stimulating environments that bring together residents, non-residents, artists, and other creative individuals. Join Dean Maddalena of StudioSIX5 Interior Design as he... presents a virtual tour of the Viamonte Community Art Walk. Design for Aging Knowledge Community is a forum that meets the first Tuesday of each month (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Pacific Time), and is open to all. One AIA Learning Unit will be available to attendees. Please RSVP to [email protected] for the Zoom link. #hkitarchitects #hkitseniorliving #architecture #design #dfa #designforaging #seniorhousing #aiasf

We finished the STEAM Classroom building at Piedmont High School December 2020 and have started on this new 458-seat theater to house PHS’s performing arts program. Together these two new Net Zero Energy buildings will provide a new gateway to the campus, and we can’t wait for students to see the transformation! Stay tuned for more construction highlights! #HKITarchitects #HKITschools #architecture #design #schooldesign #netzerobuilding #NZE #californiaschools #Piedmont #PHS @piedmonthigh @overaaconstruction

Happy International Women’s Day! We are thrilled to announce the addition of these Rockstar Women to our housing and education teams. Head over to our website to learn more or click the link in our bio. . #HKITarchitects #HKITpeople #newstaff #architecture #design #community #internationalwomensday #IWD2021

Art can really make a room feel alive. Here at our recently completed project, Paseo and Vista Estero at Brooklyn Basin, the vibrant, beautiful works are a direct reflection of the community. We were happy to collaborate with @civicdesignstudio510 on this new affordable community. To learn more about the art that goes into affordable housing, join @ebaldc ‘s live discussion tonight at 5pm as they talk with Tommy Wong with Civic Design Studio and Dre Jones with @bayareamuralpro about Creating Community: The Art of Healthy Neighborhoods. Link in bio to register! #HKITarchitects #HKITaffordable #HKITinteriors #architecture #design #interiordesign #afforablehousing #brooklynbasin #oakland #art #communityart @nibbibrothers @midpenhousing @oaklandartmurmur @brooklyn_basin

We’re excited to show you a glimpse of our latest affordable housing community! Monarch Apartments on 33rd and San Pablo in West Oakland will provide 51 homes for seniors, veterans and those who have experienced homelessness. The lobby provides a light-filled, cheerful space to welcome new residents as they move in over the next few weeks, and we couldn’t be happier! . #HKITarchitects #HKITaffordable #affordablehousing #architecture #design #westoakland #oakland #bayareahousing #housing #interiordesign #lobbydesign #SAHA @nibbibrothers

Even though we couldn’t be together in person this year to celebrate the holidays, we partnered with our local neighbors @rattos and @casadechocolates to spread a little cheer to staff. A big thank you to Rattos and Casa de Chocolate for helping us stay safe yet cheerful during this holiday season. #HKITarchitects #happyholidays #oakland #swansmarket #shopsmall

Even though this year we can’t be there in person, our team has worked hard to bring warmth and comfort to the seniors at the North Richmond Senior Community Center. Thank you to Alten Construction, Richmond Wholesale Meat Co. and Safeway who participated in donating food and poultry to this organization. #HKITarchitects #fleeceblankets #Richmond #donation #fooddrive #happyholidays #Safeway #HolidaySpirit #altenconstruction

We have reason to be thankful early this year! On Tuesday the Healdsburg Planning Commission unanimously approved the design of Enso Village, a 221-unit senior living facility. We’ve been working with Mithun, as lead design architect, the Kendal Corporation, the San Francisco Zen Center and Greenbrier Development to design a Community that has a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, environmental stewardship and contemplative care, said Susan O’Connell of the SF Zen Center. Check out the link in our bio for more information on this beautiful project! #HKITarchitects #HKITseniors #SFzencenter #Kendal #mithun #seniorliving #healdsburg #architecture #design #greengrassstudios

Always remember YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Polls close in California at 8:00pm today. #govote #vote #2020election #yourvoicematters #HKITarchitects

HKIT’s Design Director, Rod Henmi, is co-chairing the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) conference happening this week! Rod said This year’s online conference is an opportunity to widen the understanding of public spaces and available avenues of engagement in our professions. We will provide an evocative and educational agenda that tackles the immense challenges in the built environment. For more information click the link in our bio. . . . #HKITarchitects #NOMA #community #education #design #architecture #virtual #conference #virtualconference