01: Coming to HOK

Hosted by Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, former CEO Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, introduces BUILD SMART as they explore Patrick's inspirations for his book, Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm, and the creation of this podcast series. This episode highlights Patrick's introduction to architecture, how he found his way to HOK, and what was unique about the firm. Patrick shares his lessons for listeners to take away from this episode:Design a firm with a vision and goalsDesign a firm that innovatesDesign a firm that works as a teamDesign a firm that is successfulTo read along and see illustrations and personal photos that accompany this series, get Patrick’s book, Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm. You can find out more information and links to buy the book at macleamy.com Mentioned in this episode:CoDesignSpaces

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BUILD SMART is a narrative podcast that features Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, architect, and former CEO of global firm HOK. With host Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, MacLeamy shares stories and lessons from his 50-year career, rising from an HOK junior designer to the company CEO, a tenure that parallels HOK’s growth from 150 employees in St. Louis to a staff of more than 1,900 in 27 offices on three continents. MacLeamy highlights innovative solutions and tough decisions that sustained HOK through multiple economic swings, culminating in it becoming one of the world’s Top 10 architecture and engineering firms. HOK was structured for long-term success — BUILD SMART will share these lessons to help architects and creative-services firms build for long-term success as they design a world-class firm.