Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) is pleased to announce the election of Landscape Architecture Principal Om Khurjekar as the VP Elect of Government Affairs for the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA). Om will be sworn into office on October 9, 2024, at the annual conference in Washington D.C., and will succeed Joy Kuebler, FASLA, in the role.
Om has over 26 years of experience in designing diverse landscapes and architectural projects. He is known for his expertise in creating public parks, interpretive play environments, campus landscapes, and urban streetscapes, all while emphasizing the seamless connection between landscape and architecture.
Om’s clients and colleagues appreciate his passion for design, attention to detail, and candid nature. His remarkable work has earned numerous awards and accolades, notably from the Maryland and Potomac chapters of the ASLA, Preservation Pennsylvania, Maryland Recreation and Parks Authority, and LUXE interior design magazine. Before his successful career in the United States, Om practiced as an Architect in Pune, India, primarily focusing on residential and institutional projects. Actively involved in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Om has served in various leadership roles, including President of the Maryland Chapter and the Chapter President’s Council at National ASLA. He currently represents MDASLA as the Chapter Trustee and serves on the Board of Trustees at National ASLA. Additionally, he also serves on various educational advisory boards and award juries for ASLA chapter programs.
