HKS, Inc. is an international architecture firm based in Dallas, Texas, founded by Harwood K. Smith. The firm has expanded globally with offices across the U.S. and internationally in locations like Mexico City, Abu Dhabi, São Paulo, and Shanghai. Acquisitions such as Hill Glazier Architects and Earl Walls Studios have broadened its scope in hospitality and science & technology sectors. HKS also established a nonprofit architectural research group and continues to be a major player in the architecture industry.