Type: Denver

What’s a baseball fan to do in the middle of a pandemic when ballparks are closed to spectators and the only way to watch a game is from the couch? For residents of two recently completed Hord Coplan Macht projects, their homes…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: Heather Morehead, Higher Education Studio.   When…

Last year, Hord Coplan Macht launched its inaugural Day of Giving in honor of our 40th anniversary. This year, we carried on the tradition, donating a total of $17,685 distributed across ten charities in Baltimore, Denver, and Alexandria, the locations of HCM’s…

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.…

Hord Coplan Macht announces that it has completed its 10th annual Green Challenge – a five-week commitment to impact the environment and promote sustainability. The firm’s Green Challenge runs from St. Patrick’s Day to Earth Day and encourages employees to make positive…

At Hord Coplan Macht, Every Day is Earth Day   While Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, we like to think that everyday is Earth Day at Hord Coplan Macht. As a firm that wholeheartedly believes that well-designed, sustainable, and…

Hord Coplan Macht is incredibly proud to announce that founding partner Carol Macht, RLA, FASLA has been honored by the Maryland Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects with their lifetime achievement award of excellence. Presented at the organization's annual gala, the award was given in…

Hord Coplan Macht is excited to announce the establishment of the Hord Coplan Macht Scholarship Fund at Morgan State University. The $5,000 annual commitment, for a five-year term, will help offset educational costs for two students in the School of Architecture and…

Whether we’re creating or revamping the buildings in which people live, work, get healthy, or go to school, at its core, our job as designers is to improve communities and the lives of the people within them. Since our early days, Hord…

Hord Coplan Macht and Haselden Construction were selected by Colorado State University (CSU) to design and build three separate laboratory buildings over the past 10 years using three different delivery methods: GMP Lump Sum Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC or CMAR), Design/Bid/Build and…

HCM is thrilled to partner with Morgan State University - School of Architecture + Planning as a recipient of a 2018 AIA Upjohn Research grant! Now in its 11th year, the Upjohn Research Initiative provides up to six research grants $15,000 to $30,000 each…

In order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment, colleges and universities must provide a quality learning experience along with superior services. With an increasingly diverse student population, re-thinking the processes behind services, such as mail, and the intelligent application of new technologies, is key to improving the student and…

Vertically integrated cardiovascular service lines can provide better coordinated patient care with improved outcomes.  Integrating a cardiovascular service line requires thoughtful redesign of a hospital's operational processes around the patient’s needs.  The service line model also requires investments in equipment and facilities…

Design Tools for Daylight is a comparative research analysis of the daylight tools available to designers using a case study of a recently completed school.  It will compare the school’s daylight results from calculations, architectural modeling, and energy modeling, to each other…

Hord Coplan Macht and Focus Property Group are set break ground on a new senior living project early next year in the Hilltop area of Denver, Colorado. The facility will offer three levels of care, including independent living apartments, assisted living and…

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: Heather Bemis, Associate/Project Manager, Higher Education Studio.…

Hord Coplan Macht is pleased to announce that it has received a “Merit Award" and had a project selected as a “Published Project” by the American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Knowledge Community.  Presented at the 2017 Leading Age Conference in…

Adele Willson, HCM's managing principal in Denver, is featured in the Denver Business Journal discussing being a woman in architecture. “I’m proud of that fact that we’re a place women feel like they can thrive and grow,” said Adele Willson. Early in her…

Hord Coplan Macht announces that it has promoted Adele Willson, AIA, LEED AP, ALEP, to managing principal of its Denver office. Willson joined the firm (then SLATERPAULL Architects) in 1984 and became the firm’s first female architect and principal. Today, she is…

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) announces the opening and re-dedication of the Occhiato Student Center (OSC) on the campus of Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) in Pueblo, CO. The $34 million renovation and addition were completed by the design/build team of Hord Coplan Macht…

A large part of what makes Hord Coplan Macht so unique is our diverse array of strengths. From Healthcare to Education, Landscape to Interior Design, our multi-studio approach provides a diversity in expertise that allows us to see the big picture and…

HCM is constantly growing and improving. One way we’re staying ahead of the curve is by bringing on exceptional leadership to oversee our expanding reach. Our latest addition to the team is Mary Morissette, who recently joined us as Principal of HCM’s…

At Hord Coplan Macht, we believe that every school project provides an opportunity to support and enhance the learning that happens within the facility. While it is common in the industry to look for ways that allow the finished building to function…

Hord Coplan Macht announced today that the firm has named Chan Byun, AIA, LEED AP as Principal and Senior Designer in the education studio. Byun is a leader in Hord Coplan Macht’s higher education practice, which includes a vibrant portfolio of work…

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) announces the openings of two new science buildings on the campus of Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO with another project currently in design. The two new facilities on campus, a $58 million biology building and…

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: Michelle Horn, Senior Associate/Director of Interior Design…

We're growing--and fast! Our Denver office is looking for new office space in Downtown Denver to accommodate the addition of 25-plus employees in the last three years. Read all about it in the Denver Business Journal:

Hord Coplan Macht recently announced that it is expanding its healthcare practice to its Denver location. Mary Morissette, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Principal and is responsible for growth of the firm’s healthcare studio in the Colorado and Rocky…

Hord Coplan Macht Principal Glen Tipton, FAIA recently spoke at the Leading Age 2016 Annual Meeting.  His presentation, Strategies to Appeal to a Changing Market also included speakers Karen Adams, Vice President, GSI Research & Consulting, Grass Valley, CA and Andrew Morgan, Director of…

Hord Coplan Macht Principal Rick Abbott, AIA, EDAC recently spoke with Mercy Medical Center’s Helen Leek on “Finding Room for the Physician’s Office in the Integrated Outpatient Center” at the HealthCare Design Expo & Conference in Houston, TX. Session Overview: The current trend in outpatient…

Building Design + Construction has published their annual rankings report and once again, Hord Coplan Macht was ranked among the top national design firms. Top Architecture Firm — #19 Top University Sector Architecture Firms — #22 Top Multifamily Sector Architecture Firms — #6…

In celebration of the firm’s 40th anniversary, Hord Coplan Macht launched its Inaugural Day of Giving. On June 30,  2017, every HCM team member was given the opportunity to donate, through their paychecks, to one of a number of local charities. In…