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Personal Greeting Paul Whitson, AIA

HOK, Inc.

Contact Details

HOK, Inc.
Saint Louis, MO

Bio

For over 20 years, I have lead teams to design health and science environments. I believe sophisticated architectural design defines a balance between the technical and expressive elements of these project types. Under my direction, the implementation of complicated programs has satisfied client needs through the creation of elegant spaces. I have worked on projects varying from replacement hospitals to research labs and vivaria. My experiences as Director and Principal provide me the knowledge to address all phases of the construction process. I have worked extensively with long term clients to develop, design and construct projects of all scales. I have implemented more than 2 billion dollars of new construction around the world. The wide variety of institutions for which I have worked allows me to be comfortable with a diverse clientele. I understand the various and often conflicting priorities of the space planning, engineering, architectural, and administrative staff involved in all organizations. I build bridges between the various stakeholders so they all feel rewarded and satisfied by the end product. Through my understanding of the multiple systems that must be integrated into a project, I lead the design consultant team to ensure that the new installations are well-received in the institutional body. I use my familiarity and facility with the means of technical production to communicate design ideas to the client in a way that streamlines the process from design to production drawings and construction administration.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis
M.Arch.
1991 To 1993

Texas A&M University
B.E.D.
1986 To 1990

Job History

HOK
Senior Vice President - Regional Healthcare Leader
May 2013 - present

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Health + Science Practice Leader
January 2009 - April 2013

daSilva Architects
Principal
January 1997 - January 2009

Perkins Eastman
Architect
January 1997 - January 1997

Larsen Shein Ginsberg
Architect
January 1996 - January 1997

Christner Inc.
Architect
January 1993 - January 1996

Watkins Carter Hamilton (Watkins Hamilton Ross)
Intern Architect
January 1990 - January 1991

HOK
Intern Architect
May 1987 - September 1987

HKS
Intern Architect
December 1986 - January 1987