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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, workplaces across every industry are redefining what it means to perform their essential functions; Hord Coplan Macht is no different. Although architecture is a highly collaborative field, which traditionally has mandated in-person meetings, HCM has been exploring alternative methods of harnessing the same creativity and teamwork that allow team members to safely social distance.  In this two-part series, we interview one of our…

Hord Coplan Macht announced today that CEO Lee Coplan, FAIA has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows.  The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Less than three percent of…

Hord Coplan Macht is proud to have been named one of Interior Design Magazine's 2020 Top 100 Giants! This prominent list is compiled by ThinkLab, the research division of Interior Design Media. ThinkLab is dedicated to performing industry research and compiling it into content that both educates and inspires. HCM was ranked #88 in this year’s report. Rankings are determined…

iGen, or Generation Z, are known for their intuitive use of technology, multi-tasking skills, and their drive for independence - and they make up the majority of higher education students today. What does this mean for the way that we design educational spaces? HCM performed a heatmapping study in conjunction with Colorado State University to better understand the needs and…

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) announces that founding partner Ed Hord, AIA will retire at the end of 2019. Hord, along with Lee Coplan and Carol Macht, founded Hord Coplan Macht in 1977. Since that time, the firm has grown to a nationally recognized, award-winning, multidisciplinary practice with 330 employees in four offices. The company is ranked among the top firms…

HCM is proud to be recognized as one of ARCHITECT Magazine’s “Biggest Movers in Percentage of Minority Designers” on staff. The printed list ranks the top ten firms with the largest percentage increase of minority designers, and HCM was number eight with a 41.9% change from 2017 to 2018. We are proud of the diversity at HCM; we know our…

HCM's Jenine Kotob Speaks at National League of Cities Summit "Our cities say a lot about who we are as a society—both to the international community and visitors—but also as a statement to future generations. It's critical that we think of safety not only as security and hardening, but also as well-being, equity and civic ownership.” - Jenine Kotob Hord…

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) announces that it has expanded its services to Charlotte, North Carolina and added David Segmiller, FAIA, NCARB, as Principal. Segmiller will be based in Hord Coplan Macht’s new office located in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding the firm’s services to the Southeast region with practice areas in Healthcare, Senior Living, Higher Education, K-12 Schools, Housing and Mixed-Use.…

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) announces that it is expanding its services with the addition of Tracey Graham, DNP MSN MSM APRN FNP-C CEN as Senior Healthcare Consultant.  Graham is a licensed Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s in Business Management and a Doctorate in Nursing, with a focus on change management, process and systems redesign. Her knowledge and experience will increase…

Hord Coplan Macht is excited to have taken home four awards from this year's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Awards Program for Two Light and Brightview Bethesda. Two Light The HCM-designed luxury rental building in Kansas City took home Best in Region (Central) and the Platinum Award for Developments 8 Stories & Over, For Rent. We are excited to share this…

Two Hord Coplan Macht projects topped the list in this year’s Senior Housing News Awards.  Brightview West End won the Assisted Living category and the renovation and expansion of the Town Center at Erickson Living, Oak Crest placed second in the Renovation/Repositioning category. The annual awards program recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence and innovation in senior living. Brightview West End, an…