What if equity isn’t separate from design excellence, but the foundation of it? In this episode of Play with Matches, host Tiffany Rafii sits down with Adaeze Cadet, Design Principal at HOK, to explore how equity and mentorship shape better outcomes in architecture. From community-centered projects to leadership at the firm level, Adaeze shares why who is included in the process directly impacts the quality of the work.

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