HCM design team reviewing architectural drawings together at a worktable covered with rolled plans, colored pencils, and sketches in an open office studio.HCM design team reviewing architectural drawings together at a worktable covered with rolled plans, colored pencils, and sketches in an open office studio.

HCM is a collaborative design firm working at the intersection of inspiration and impact

Our team is driven by a shared vision to design for real, creating spaces that amplify the power of place and invigorate the communities they anchor. Guided by a process rooted in listening, we partner closely with clients across industries and around the country to uncover opportunities, shape communities, and design environments that leave a lasting legacy.

Design Philosophy

We at HCM aspire to create a better future by clear, purposeful design solutions.

Through diverse perspectives, the power of place, and the importance of craft we continually challenge the familiar to discover the unique.

Design Philosophy

Diversity is the foundation of our approach.

The range of our people, our passions, and the places we work enables us to discover vital, empathetic solutions to new challenges. We approach each opportunity with humility and an interdisciplinary team of design expertise.

Design Philosophy

We believe in the power of place; therefore, we create spaces that amplify vitality of each place we impact.

The spirit of these places lies in the in-between. It is in between objects, walls, and buildings; in-between the landscape and sky where memories are captured, and relationships are nurtured. These experiences are made concrete by the character of the built environment.

Design Philosophy

We define character as materiality plus craft.

We live surrounded by a tapestry of textures and colors, each a contributing to our environment in both seen and unseen ways. Our work combines this appeal to the senses with a responsibility to society’s success. We create environments which are greater than the sum of their parts.

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History

In 1977, HCM was founded with the goal of providing design excellence through a multi-discipline approach melding architecture and landscape architecture from the outset.

Nearly fifty years later, we still firmly believe in a collaborative process to problem solving. Ed Hord, Lee Coplan and Carol Macht began with a simple, yet innovative idea that has evolved into a sustaining ethos promoting a collaborative culture working toward a common goal.

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Leadership

The secret to great design is great people.

Our diverse and talented leadership team is charged with advising our clients, mentoring our team, and elevating our work. As pioneers of form and champions of function, each HCM principal brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the firm, blending their talents to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Together, they not only represent the differentiating power of design — they demonstrate what sets HCM apart from the rest.

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We believe there is power in purpose

Ours is helping people realize their potential. Visit our careers page to learn how to join our team!

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