Global design firm HKS has announced Kaveh Amirdelfan as Regional Director of Education. Based in the Los Angeles office, Amirdelfan is an expert on campus master planning, student life, instructional/classrooms, Arts and STEM projects. He enjoys working with people who have real passion for pedagogy and student life advancement.

In HKS’ environments for learning, they aim to create places that nurture inclusive learning communities where all students feel they belong. The firm’s research into both Higher Education and K-12 environments sheds light on how design can foster learning by adapting to various learning styles, individual instruction moments and group activities. The firm is responsible for multiple projects within the University of California institution including two Living and Learning neighborhoods at UC San Diego: North Torrey Pines and Theatre District.