ADAEZE CADET
Design Principal
HOK
Adaeze Cadet’s architectural career breaks barriers and misperceptions about the capability of Black women in architecture. Over the past 17 years she overcame discrimination, successfully performed in multiple leadership positions, and produced exceptional designs praised by Wehoville, Lonny Magazine, and Design Milk, and continuously adds strength to her design teams and mentees.
As design principal at HOK LA, Cadet shapes the design culture and framework at the Los Angeles studio. In addition to being a talented designer, she is also a registered architect, which allows her to effortlessly switch between project designer and project architect to provide outstanding service for clients for various large-scale entertainment, commercial and science & technology projects. The HOK LA studio is comprised of 75% female leadership and Cadet is the first female design principal at HOK, opening the door for future female design leaders.
