Kevin Nowak Joins HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment Leadership Team

Kevin Nowak, AIA, LEED AP, has joined HOK’s growing Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice as a regional leader in Philadelphia.

“Kevin brings deep experience, strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to design that will be invaluable in serving our sports clients in the Northeast and beyond,” said Nate Appleman, AIA, LEED AP, director of HOK’s global Sports + Recreation + Entertainment group. “As our practice continues to grow, Kevin will be instrumental in collaborating across regions, building relationships and leveraging our expertise to bring the best projects to our clients and their communities.”

Nowak has dedicated his 15-year career to sports architecture and has worked on projects for Villanova University, Duke University, Bucknell University and Drexel University. He also brings experience in professional sports facility and ballpark design. At HOK, Nowak will be responsible for client development and project management, focusing on the collegiate and recreation facility market.

“Kevin has the unique ability to bring life to his client’s broader vision while accomplishing their business goals,” said Carl Galioto, HOK’s president and managing principal of the firm’s Philadelphia and New York offices. “We are committed to building a strong sports practice in the Northeast under Kevin’s leadership.”

Nowak is a native New Englander, originally from Boston, and will be based in HOK’s Philadelphia studio. He is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a Master’s in Architecture.

“I’m excited to join HOK and for the opportunity to continue to build momentum in the region for the sports practice,” said Nowak. “The firm has long been synonymous with sports facility innovation, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with our global teams and clients.”