Type: Denver

No matter what the details – be it a school, a senior living center, or a hospital – Hord Coplan Macht’s work affects those who learn, live, and work around it. That’s why we’re dedicated to involving those communities from the start. So, when we began talks with Dorchester County on their replacement of the North Dorchester High School, it…

We are thrilled to announce Hord Coplan Macht CEO Lee Coplan has been named as a Leader in Diversity by the Baltimore Business Journal! Although he is the public face for this award, Lee will be the first to point out that this initiative is a thoroughly collaborative effort. Programs such as the Hord Coplan Macht scholarship at Morgan State…

Biophilic design is a fascinating approach to design that incorporates nature into the built environment and is said to enhance creativity and clarity of thought, reduce stress and improve healing and feelings of well-being. Deliberately designing a building that incorporates biophilic elements may seem like a difficult task, but it is an increasing trend that higher education institutions can benefit…

The Hord Coplan Macht Cool Box is a place to get to know some of the people and personalities who are delivering great ideas and leading work for our clients. In the Cool Box today: Carson Shields, an Associate in the K-12 Education Studio in Denver. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?…

Laboratory design on higher education campuses has evolved significantly over the last decade. Gone are research laboratories hidden away from sight. Today’s labs are front and center and the pride of most institutions. Current laboratory design trends can be categorized into three major groups: Future-Proofing, Wellness & Ergonomics and Interdisciplinary Research, which we uncover here with a variety of techniques…

When designing a renovation of an existing building, it is important plan phasing to enable critical function of the space to continue. Such was the case for the re-imagining of the Colorado State University-Pueblo Occhiato Student Center, which needed to maintain operation of the dining and bookstore facilities throughout construction. How did we do it? HCM Higher Education Principal Gwen…

Hord Coplan Macht announces that it has relocated its Denver office to the Dairy Block at 1800 Wazee Street to accommodate the firm’s continued growth. The new 18,000 square foot office space will house the firm’s 75 employees and six studios. Hord Coplan Macht has added over 40 employees since moving to its previous office, Engine House No. 5, eight years ago.…

When designing a renovation of an existing building, it is important for planned phasing to enable critical function of the space to continue. Such was the case for the re-imagining of the Colorado State University-Pueblo Occhiato Student Center, which needed to maintain operation of the dining and bookstore facilities throughout construction. How did we do it? HCM Higher Education Principal Gwen Gilley…

The Hord Coplan Macht Cool Box is a place to get to know some of the people and personalities who are delivering great ideas and leading work for our clients. In the Cool Box today: Tim Wellner, an Associate in our Higher Education studio. What aspect of architecture drew you to the profession in particular? I’ve always enjoyed creating something,…

Hord Coplan Macht is proud to announce that the following team members have been promoted in recognition for their skills and leadership not only within the firm, but also throughout the community. Promoted to Principal: Kara Aylesworth, AIA Robyn Bartling, PLA, ASLA Michelle Horn, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C Om Khurjekar ASLA, RLA LEED AP BD+C Brad Moning AIA Casey Smith…

Hord Coplan Macht announces that it is expanding its housing and mixed-use practice in Denver with the addition of Dan Kessler, AIA, as studio leader. Kessler brings over 22 years of experience to the firm with a strong focus on urban multifamily and mixed-use projects. He is currently overseeing the 208-unit Creekside Silo multifamily project developed by McWhinney in Longmont,…