Architect; chairman emeritus of HOK
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Key moments and achievements from William Valentine's life.
William was born
· Mill Valley, California, USA
Role
Valentine began his architecture career at HOK's St. Louis office, the start of a 50-year tenure with the firm.
Role
Valentine began his architecture career at HOK's St. Louis office, the start of a 50-year tenure with the firm.
Role
He moved to California to help establish HOK's San Francisco studio, which became the base for much of his design work.
Role
He moved to California to help establish HOK's San Francisco studio, which became the base for much of his design work.
Project
Valentine designed Levi's Plaza, completed in 1982, and the Moscone Convention Center, two of his signature San Francisco landmarks.
Project
Valentine designed Levi's Plaza, completed in 1982, and the Moscone Convention Center, two of his signature San Francisco landmarks.
Project
He led HOK's design of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, one of his largest and most prominent international commissions.
Project
He led HOK's design of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, one of his largest and most prominent international commissions.
Role
Valentine became HOK's president and design principal and intensified the firm's commitment to sustainable design, helping produce The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design.
Role
Valentine became HOK's president and design principal and intensified the firm's commitment to sustainable design, helping produce The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design.
Role
He assumed the role of chairman, guiding the global firm's design direction and its sustainability agenda.
Role
He assumed the role of chairman, guiding the global firm's design direction and its sustainability agenda.
Retirement
After 50 years with HOK he retired, continuing to mentor and consult as chairman emeritus for the rest of his life.
Retirement
After 50 years with HOK he retired, continuing to mentor and consult as chairman emeritus for the rest of his life.
William Valentine passed away
