Designing resilient cities combines practical solutions with innovative ideas. Interdisciplinary global firm HKS is working to bring these ambitions to life with researchers, urban designers, nurses, anthropologists, graphic designers and more. Viewing design as a process of discovery, three directors at HKS are leading how cities explore research, equity and integration to create more resilient futures.
Building on ArchDaily's series celebrating the extraordinary women that shape our world, the following interview features the work of architects at HKS. Upali Nanda, PhD, AIA is the HKS Director of Research focusing on the impact of design on human health and perception. Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA is a medical planner and Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion who is empowering the next generation of leaders while creating inclusive platforms for engagement. Finally, Julie Hiromoto, AIA is a Principal and Director of Integration, delivering large-scale projects, including One World Trade Center. The three architects discuss their design inspirations and challenges, as well as what it's like to practice today.
