Kim Drake Joins HDR as Director of Architecture Marketing

Kim Drake, a strategic designer, communications leader and brand ambassador, has joined HDR as the director of architecture marketing. 

With a robust 22-year career, she has honed her skills in design excellence through her work with ZGF Architects, MG2 Design, Flad Architects and NBBJ. In her new role, Drake will champion collaboration among a global high-performance team of marketers, writers, strategists, designers and artists to amplify and energize HDR's design ethos for a new era of architecture marketing.

"My passion for architecture is founded on cocreating environments that promote well-being and heal our planet,” Drake said. “HDR celebrates this philosophy through the lens of design while simultaneously infusing this belief within its company culture. I'm honored to be a part of this firm, celebrating our expertise and our clients, the true heroes of our stories." 

With experience leading marketing and communications efforts that successfully convey how architectural solutions address clients' future aspirations, Drake has also established and supported high-performance teams in strategy, business development, branding and storytelling. 

"Having worked for some of the most respected architecture firms, Kim brings tremendous experience and industry knowledge to HDR," said Doug Wignall, FAIA, president of architecture for HDR. "I am confident she will be an incredible asset to HDR's marketing efforts and architecture practice, building on the success of our architecture marketing team."

Based in Seattle, Drake will lead marketing for HDR’s global portfolio of architecture studios across the United States, Canada, Australia and in emerging markets.