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HFKS Architects Inc.: Expertise. Uncompromised. Accountable.

HFKS Architects Inc. may be Alber-tas best kept secret. Although you have seen and admired their work across Alberta, many are unaware of the team and history behind some of the provinces most iconic buildings and other structures. Designing away from the lime-light, HFKS has created, restored and improved many of Albertas high-profile healthcare, long term care, research, historical buildings and infrastructure projects with construction values that, at times, exceed $400 million per project. With experience comes design excellence, points out Sergio Poles, an architect and one of four HFKS principals. We are in close contact with our clients and their operations. We understand their projects and their needs, agree architects/principals: Christopher Filipowicz and Janet Koshuta, as A. Robert Timms, also a HFKS principal and David Brookes, specification

writer, and the firms longest run-ning member (since 1968) join the conversation.The firm focuses on design excellence and projects that will enhance or change lives, and they do this across a diverse range of sectors. From long term care facil-ities to biohazard containment laboratories, municipal buildings to infrastructure, preserving history through replication and restora-tion, and designing beautiful places of worship, HFKS is the firm that can do it.

As an experienced leader in lab-oratory design, HFKS projects include laboratories for chemistry, physics, microbiology, vivarium, and molecular genetics. There are four levels of general bio safety classification, Timms explains. We have designed a level three (BSL3) and several level two facili-ties (BSL2).This speaks to the very care-ful process, from the initial planning, through design and doc-umentation to execution, contract administration and post-construc-tion, adds Filipowicz.HFKS laboratory work is proudly seen at the University of Albertas Li Ka Shing Centre for Research Innovation, the Katz Group Cen-tre for Pharmacy and Health Research, the Heritage Medical Research Centre, chemical technol-ogy and culinary arts instructional labs at the Northern Alberta Insti-tute of Technology, along with many other labs that focus on innovation, research, health and technology.Balmoral Medical Isotope & Cyclo-tron Facility was a unique project for HFKS. Through repurposing

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Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, U of A, Edmonton

Strathcona County Community Centre, Sherwood Park

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CONGRATULATIONS HFKS ARCHITECTS ON YOUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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of the former Balmoral Curling Club, a new, highly advanced facility unlike any other was created to accommodate a research and academic facility for University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services teams working on medical isotope research and the production of medical isotopes. The functional requirements of the facility include a cyclotron vault, laboratories (cGMP clean rooms, radioiso-

tope, chemistry, research and development, instrumentation), materials handling and adminis-trative offices. As experts in the field of health care design, HFKS was respon-sible for the $106 million phased renovation and expansion of the Cross Cancer Institute, the creation of the 280-resident Extendicare Michener Hill facil-ity in Red Deer, the $23.5 million Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Cal-gary, and the recent Lethbridge and Red Deer Cancer Radiation Therapy Centres to name just a few.HFKS has the privilege of working with the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, creating and preserv-

ing their beautiful churches, including renovations at St. Josephs Basilica, which has stood majestically in Edmonton for over 100 years. Yet, HFKS is easily able to transition between the old and the new, as proved by a modern church with a traditional design, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stony Plain. The award-winning Holy Trinity was so impressive, the firm was asked to replicate it in Grande Prairie.When HFKS designs a building, be it a place of healing, education, research or worship, no detail is overlooked. Each and every project focuses on the seamless integration of beauty and functionality, lon-gevity and environmental sustainably, community spirit and emotional/physical wellbeing. The Strathcona County Community Centre, another major HFKS public project, forms a key component of central Sherwood Park. A source of civic pride, this $100 million complex combines the seat of the countys governance and its administration, the library, the art gallery, a range of both public services and private commercial enterprises, and more. A measure of sustainable development applied to the Community Centre brought about the LEED Gold Canada NC certification, to date the only facility at this level in the county.

Central Alberta Cancer Centre, Red Deer

Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer

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CONGRATULATIONS HFKS ARCHITECTS ON YOUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

BDO proudly serves local businesses.

Assurance | Accounting | Tax | Advisory

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of the former Balmoral Curling Club, a new, highly advanced facility unlike any other was created to accommodate a research and academic facility for University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services teams working on medical isotope research and the production of medical isotopes. The functional requirements of the facility include a cyclotron vault, laboratories (cGMP clean rooms, radioiso-

tope, chemistry, research and development, instrumentation), materials handling and adminis-trative offices. As experts in the field of health care design, HFKS was respon-sible for the $106 million phased renovation and expansion of the Cross Cancer Institute, the creation of the 280-resident Extendicare Michener Hill facil-ity in Red Deer, the $23.5 million Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Cal-gary, and the recent Lethbridge and Red Deer Cancer Radiation Therapy Centres to name just a few.HFKS has the privilege of working with the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, creating and preserv-

ing their beautiful churches, including renovations at St. Josephs Basilica, which has stood majestically in Edmonton for over 100 years. Yet, HFKS is easily able to transition between the old and the new, as proved by a modern church with a traditional design, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stony Plain. The award-winning Holy Trinity was so impressive, the firm was asked to replicate it in Grande Prairie.When HFKS designs a building, be it a place of healing, education, research or worship, no detail is overlooked. Each and every project focuses on the seamless integration of beauty and functionality, lon-gevity and environmental sustainably, community spirit and emotional/physical wellbeing. The Strathcona County Community Centre, another major HFKS public project, forms a key component of central Sherwood Park. A source of civic pride, this $100 million complex combines the seat of the countys governance and its administration, the library, the art gallery, a range of both public services and private commercial enterprises, and more. A measure of sustainable development applied to the Community Centre brought about the LEED Gold Canada NC certification, to date the only facility at this level in the county.

Central Alberta Cancer Centre, Red Deer

Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer


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An icon of architectural excellence since 1975

HFKS is responsible for bringing many historical buildings back to life. Bronze work, door pulls, cop-per elevator doors, arches, plaster work, marble, carvings, engrav-ings, wood finishes these are just some of the considerations required to make a building look the way it did a century ago, while

including modern touches such as plumbing and an HVAC sys-tem. The level of detail put into a restoration is nothing short of amazing. For example, during the 1980s, HFKS spent a couple of years restoring the 1930s Solicitor Generals building. Every square inch of the building was restored

and elevated to how it had been envisioned in the 30s. Other restorations, including work on Edmontons Legislature building, receive the same level of care and attention to detail.Some buildings cannot be restored, but HFKS is still able to preserve their history. Replica building proj-ects for the firm include several structures at Fort Edmonton Park that respectfully remind us of times gone by. Buildings are far from HFKS only

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Spruce Grove, AB


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specialty. Bridges and transit infrastructure are also created. HFKS bridges more than gaps across rivers and roadways. Each bridge or overpass is designed with utility and beauty in mind, ensuring that these large structures are safe, lasting and blend into their natural surroundings. While you wont find HFKS out tooting their own horn (they are far too busy creating, designing, and restoring for that) the architecture industry and their numerous satisfied clients are more than happy to give the firm the recognition it so richly deserves, as evidenced in numerous awards and recognitions received over the years.HFKS has served Alberta since the 70s. While the name has changed over time to reflect the different partnerships, the firms commitment to quality, excel-lence, and expertise has never wavered. From master planning, predesign services and studies conducted before each project breaks ground, to the phases of

design, execution, conclusion and aftercare, every project touched by HFKS is special, lasting, and a credit to Albertas landscape.Think of HFKS the next time you drive past the wild roses imprinted on the Anthony Hendays over-passes, when entering a church makes you feel peaceful, when you enjoy the upgrades to some of Calgarys LRT stations or when you stroll over the long footbridge at Fort Edmonton Park. The secret is out. HFKS has been designing all around us for decades, and they are just getting started in showing us what they can do to keep Alberta progressive in our hospitals and research labs and commemorative in our history while also providing excellent facilities for our seniors and beautiful houses of worship. The firm offers heartfelt thanks to their clients. They give us strength and place their trust with HFKS, says Filipowicz. Thats a tremendous responsibility. The firm is also grateful to their founders, particu-larly, William (Bill) Hamilton. At one point, Hamilton was the only principal, allowing the bridge of con-tinuation to go on unabated. HFKS looks forward to continuing to serve the needs of Alberta in a timely, professional, experienced and accountable manner from both Edmonton and Calgary offices.

...Every project touched by HFKS is special, lasting, and a credit to Albertas landscape.


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specialty. Bridges and transit infrastructure are also created. HFKS bridges more than gaps across rivers and roadways. Each bridge or overpass is designed with utility and beauty in mind, ensuring that these large structures are safe, lasting and blend into their natural surroundings. While you wont find HFKS out tooting their own horn (they are far too busy creating, designing, and restoring for that) the architecture industry and their numerous satisfied clients are more than happy to give the firm the recognition it so richly deserves, as evidenced in numerous awards and recognitions received over the years.HFKS has served Alberta since the 70s. While the name has changed over time to reflect the different partnerships, the firms commitment to quality, excel-lence, and expertise has never wavered. From master planning, predesign services and studies conducted before each project breaks ground, to the phases of

design, execution, conclusion and aftercare, every project touched by HFKS is special, lasting, and a credit to Albertas landscape.Think of HFKS the next time you drive past the wild roses imprinted on the Anthony Hendays over-passes, when entering a church makes you feel peaceful, when you enjoy the upgrades to some of Calgarys LRT stations or when you stroll over the long footbridge at Fort Edmonton Park. The secret is out. HFKS has been designing all around us for decades, and they are just getting started in showing us what they can do to keep Alberta progressive in our hospitals and research labs and commemorative in our history while also providing excellent facilities for our seniors and beautiful houses of worship. The firm offers heartfelt thanks to their clients. They give us strength and place their trust with HFKS, says Filipowicz. Thats a tremendous responsibility. The firm is also grateful to their founders, particu-larly, William (Bill) Hamilton. At one point, Hamilton was the only principal, allowing the bridge of con-tinuation to go on unabated. HFKS looks forward to continuing to serve the needs of Alberta in a timely, professional, experienced and accountable manner from both Edmonton and Calgary offices.

...Every project touched by HFKS is special, lasting, and a credit to Albertas landscape.


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