we bring thoughtful planning, invention, and attention to detail to every situation.
HK ASSOCIATES is the Tucson, Arizona based architecture practice of husband and wife team kathy hancox and michael kothke.
originally from Canada, kathy and michael's expertise is built upon a lineage that runs through internationally renowned architecture firms in Vancouver, British Columbia and San Francisco, California.
in 2003, an opportunity to work together with Rick Joy brought them to Arizona where they fell in love with the desert, later establishing HK ASSOCIATES.
“We simply love living in the spaces they create.”— client.
creating strong relationships with clients starts with being a good listener…
process.
our focus is centered around a comprehensive approach that includes the design of the architecture, interiors, and landscape.
we work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and aspirations. from this, we develop a thoughtful and deliberate design that integrates interior and exterior living spaces.
our process includes crafting detailed drawings, immersive 3D renderings, and video walkthroughs to help our clients visualize the design, and to align details with aspirations.
we stay involved every step of the way. during construction, our involvement is a key component of the collaboration where design intentions meet the skills and perspectives of talented home builders and craftspeople, and where ideas become reality.
our goal is to create a home where every space resonates with our client’s personal stories.
“This is the first house project we’ve been involved with. It was a completely positive, pleasant, and professional experience from inception to completion. The finished house design is testimony to the architects’ abilities to recognize our desires. The floor plan, choice of contractor, fixtures, and materials have made life wonderful for us and our cats. I would unconditionally recommend HK ASSOCIATES.” — client.
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kathy@hkassociates.net
2023-2025 AIA Strategic Council
2023-2025 AIA Public Awareness Committee
2024-2025 AIA Communications Committee
2022 AIA Arizona President
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michael@hkassociates.net
2019 AIA Young Architect Award
2017 AIAS Educator Honor Award
2016 Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator
2014 Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator