Emerging Professionals Exhibit 2019
Designing for equity

Beyond Walls: Building on the Vibrancy of Lynn
Inspired by the Guides for Equitable Practice and the AIA value “We believe in the power of design”, the theme for this year’s Emerging Professionals Exhibit was “Designing for Equity”.
Beyond Walls: Building on the Vibrancy of Lynn
By focusing on improving the pedestrian experience, this project uses an inherently accessible and egalitarian platform to build long-term civic improvements.
Safe Space: Architectural Sequence as a Healing Experience
To aid in de-stigmatizing girls from others and themselves this project uses site-specific advantages to foster interaction between girls and the public.
Dear Bakersfield Project
The Dear Bakersfield Project was developed to uncover, share, and archive stories about the city of Bakersfield and its history and future.
Playgrounds as a Catalyst for Social Change
Through the act of play, this project strives to unite four generations of adults.
Hotel Inspire - traveling without barriers
Hotel Inspire- traveling without borders, places innovation and thoughtful design to accommodate each guest.
Social Waters
Social Waters is an intervention that is culturally sensitive but not culturally specific, that can be applied to other rapidly growing cities.
Rubik's Square
Rubik’s Square is designed to be more than just a transitional housing community for homeless families.
2018 Design Build - Chicago Child Care Society
This project is one that was built entirely around the goal for equity.
Cass Community Social Services Strategic Master Plan
HKS has been very energized since our first encounter with CCSS, and we believe our master planning effort is just the first step in a lengthy partnership.
DuPont Underground Uncovered For All
By using the conceptual framework of weaving, DuPont Underground- Uncovered For All becomes a cultural destination for the DuPont neighborhood.
Pivoting Transitional Housing
The Pivot is a transitional, mobile housing unit that is designed to be implemented in a series of different spaces in London for working-class immigrants.
Hampton County Health Clinic
Hampton County Health Clinic was designed to reflect the community’s faith in their future.
Architecture is for Everyone: MLK Day of Service 5 Year Anniversary Event
The exhibit was constructed in the AIA Center for Design where local AIA New Orleans chapter resides.
Philadelphia Equal Justice Center
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is working closely with its nonprofit partners to realize the vision of the Equal Justice Center (EJC).
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank is a place to promote health and wellness in the community that is rooted in its vernacular and built from its very own soil.
Image credits

Warren Jagger