HKS Strengthens Health Practice in the West with New Leadership
What happened
Global design firm HKS is strengthening its Health practice across the West by expanding its leadership team. Arthur Brito, Partner and Regional Practice Director, and Wael Batal, Vice President and Sr. Designer, are leading this effort. Brito brings 25 years of experience in strategic master planning, combining healthcare architecture and hospital administration, while Batal will advance design excellence for health care and institutional clients in California and the West.
Why it matters
The expansion of HKS's Health practice indicates a growing demand for specialized healthcare design and strategic planning services in the Western United States. Brito's background emphasizes leveraging the built environment to transform care delivery and create lasting value for communities.