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Castle Pines, Colorado
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Olney, Maryland
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Parker, Colorado
Penrose Park Master Plan
Arlington, Virginia
Denver Tennis Park
Denver, Colorado
Southpark Pickleball Complex
Littleton, Colorado
Mounds Park
Baltimore, Maryland
El Pueblo Park
Pueblo, Colorado
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Genesee, Colorado
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Glendale, Arizona
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Manitou Springs, Colorado
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At HCM, we are passionate about great public space design. Creating a high-quality sense of place in our projects that is uniquely identifiable is at the core of our mission. HCM utilizes proven placemaking design principles to create dynamic, high performing, sustainable public space.
Parks and open spaces are the tissue that connects a community to the natural environment, providing places to celebrate, socialize, recreate, or find solitude. Recognizing the intrinsic qualities of a site, we have created contextual and ecologically sustainable designs for urban parks, school yards and play environments, community parks and nature centers. These public parks and green spaces provide safe, delightful, and memorable experiences that are vital to our communities and cities.
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As an Associate Principal at Hord Coplan Macht, Josh brings 27 years of experience with a focus on simple, clean design. He has worked on a wide range of projects, from urban design and large-scale developments to small site-specific designs. Josh aims to create flexible spaces that allow people to shape their own experiences. His expertise in site engineering and graphic renderings enhances his project management skills, guiding projects from initial client meetings through construction. Inspired by the interaction between nature and people and the belief that the landscape is an armature of the architecture around it, he integrates landscape design with the surrounding context to improve both the environment and the human experience.
Associate Principal
Josh Kilrain, PLA, ASLA
As a Principal at HCM, Chris Schein has over 33 years of experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and historic preservation. His extensive portfolio includes public parks, recreational facilities, educational landscapes, historic restorations, and mixed-use developments. He excels at guiding clients through the design and planning process, fostering consensus among clients, municipal agencies, and the community to create livable and sustainable spaces.
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Chris Schein, PLA, ASLA
Abigail is an accomplished landscape architect with over 13 years of experience specializing in the design of public spaces, including parks, trails, educational campuses, streetscapes, and green infrastructure. She is dedicated to integrating sustainable design strategies that emphasize site-specific ecologies, reduce water use through native plantings, and prioritize sustainable materials. Abigail thrives in fostering team collaboration, both internally and externally, and excels at managing complex projects from initial design through construction while maintaining budgetary constraints.
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Abigail Griffith, PLA, ASLA
Kyle is an accomplished landscape architect with 19 years of experience dedicated to designing parks, greenways, recreation spaces, and educational environments. "His passion for creating high-quality spaces that are welcoming for all users stems from the belief that well-designed environments naturally resonate with people of all backgrounds. With a keen eye for detail and thoughtful approach, Kyle integrates careful listening and diligent communication to align design solutions with client and community needs.
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KYLE DAVIS, ASLA, PLA
Mia is an energetic and thoughtful landscape architect with twelve years of experience She has a deep passion for people, place, and the integration of social and environmental sustainability. With a diverse portfolio of national and international work, she brings a global perspective and a strong sense of cultural awareness to every project. Her design focus lies at the intersection of ecology and community, with experience spanning public parks, recreational spaces, educational campuses, and cultural institutions. Mia excels in creating inclusive environments through meaningful community engagement. Her ability to connect with stakeholders and translate community voices into design solutions is a defining strength.
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Mia Requesens, PLA, ASLA
As the principal and leader of the Denver Landscape Architecture studio, Robyn brings 25 years of professional experience specializing in the design of schools, parks, play areas, recreation sites, historical landscapes, trails, and open spaces. Her love for the environment and the thrill of watching people enjoy, explore, and discover their public spaces are powerful influences in her design practice, bringing innovative yet realistic design solutions to each project. Robyn's sensitivity to place, commitment to equity, and focus on human well-being drive her collaborative work with clients, communities, and teams. She has successfully led numerous projects that require extensive community engagement, using her compassion to foster creativity in outreach efforts that empower residents to actively participate in the placemaking process.
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Robyn Bartling, PLA, ASLA
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Soda Springs Park
Client: Town of Parker
Size: 1.6 Acres
Cost: $2 Million
Adjacent to the Town of Parker’s Main Street, the O’Brien Park playground is a destination for families of all ages and abilities. The re-design of an existing, outdated traditional playground was revitalized to reflect the community spirit and create an adventurous and inclusive play space for everyone from toddlers to adults. Creating an immersive, intergenerational play space was the driving force for the design. Filled with iconic, custom designed play structures, a hillside play experience with a built-in rock-climbing wall, musical instruments, a multitude of ADA accessible play features, and sandblasted features that pay homage to the history of the Town, this playground is designed to meet a range of sensory, cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and physical needs.
Client: Denver Tennis Park
Size: 12 Acres
Cost: $23 Million
The new Denver Tennis Park facility is designed to meet the needs of underprivileged youth programs, Denver Public Schools, and University of Denver tennis students, featuring seven indoor courts and six outdoor courts. Located on the Denver South High School campus and operated by a non-profit organization dedicated to youth engagement in tennis, the facility includes fitness areas, multi-use spaces, viewing areas, administrative offices, and locker rooms. The entry plaza serves as a gathering space, incorporating xeriscape plantings and diverse seating options along with bicycle parking. The outdoor courts are equipped with sports lighting, spectator viewing areas, shade canopies, and a half-court practice wall, enhancing the overall experience for players and spectators alike.
Client: City of Manitou Springs
Size: 1.9 Acres - Master Plan/ .25 - Phase 1
Cost: $1M (Phase 1&2)
Soda Springs Park in Historic Downtown Manitou Springs has undergone a major revitalization guided by a community-driven master plan.
Phase One focused on the underused west end, adding a nature-inspired play area, decorative plaza, accessible walkways, creek access with ecological considerations, security lighting, and a flexible lawn for events and daily use.
Phase Two upgraded the central play area with a mix of repurposed and new equipment, including a wooden play tower, mountain-themed features for young children, and a large log climber—all designed to fit the natural landscape and preserve trees.
The project improves safety, accessibility, and community connection while honoring the park’s natural beauty and historic character.
Client: South Suburban Park & Recreation District
Size: 7.5 Acres
Cost: $11 Million
The Southpark Pickleball Complex, located within the South Suburban Park and Recreation District and Highlands Ranch Metro District, addresses the growing demand for accessible pickleball amenities in nearby residential neighborhoods. This outdoor facility features 19 courts divided into two areas, connected by a Private Drive and designed to accommodate a significant 20 to 30 feet of grade change on either side while maintaining minimal slopes. Each side includes parking and ensures accessible pedestrian connectivity for safe crossing of the Private Drive, allowing seamless access to the courts. Amenities on both sides consist of restroom/storage buildings, a large picnic shelter for up to 64 people, two smaller picnic shelters along the main pedestrian corridor, bicycle racks, court-side seating, and landscaped areas with shade trees and native plants.
Client: EventsDC
Size: 190 Acres
Cost: $32 Million
Hord Coplan Macht partnered with Events DC and MCN Build to execute the first phase of the 190-acre Robert F. Kennedy Stadium complex redevelopment. This phase transforms a 30-acre parking lot into vibrant green spaces, featuring three multi-purpose turf fields, festival areas, and entertainment facilities to meet the increasing demand for athletic and recreational options in Washington, DC. The new facility accommodates youth soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and various community events. Key amenities include a large event plaza, lawn areas, trails, a children’s playground, adult fitness equipment, and a 6,000-square-foot events pavilion for gatherings such as tournaments and concerts. Additional structures comprise restrooms, a flexible-use pavilion, a shade pavilion, and storage. Located along the Anacostia River, the project incorporates sustainable design elements such as the removal of impervious surfaces, soil remediation, pervious green areas, stormwater bio-retention facilities, and native plantings.
Client: M-NCPPC
Size: 25 Acres
Cost: $4 Million
Greenbriar Park is a 25-acre park located in Montgomery County, Maryland, featuring trails, interpretive play, soccer, basketball and volleyball, a forested stream valley, re-created meadows, and integrated storm water management.
Site features were sensitively located by creatively manipulating topography, integrating innovative stormwater management, and capitalizing on natural views. Locally sourced materials including stone from the last operating quarry in Montgomery County were used in walls, paving and piers. All plant material was custom grown in the public agency’s nursery.
Rocky Ridge Park
Aurora, Colorado
Roosevelt Memorial Park
Washington, District of Columbia
Salisbury Regional Park
Parker, Colorado
Client: M-NCPPC
Size: 1 Acre
Cost: $2.4 Million
HCM Landscape Architects led the project team of civil engineers, arborists, MEP engineers, structural engineers, geo-technical engineers through design and construction administration phase and were the primary contact with M-NCPPC. The park features a central terrace, expansion and upgrade of the playground; opening up the park entry at the corner of Elm Street and Arlington Road; creating a central lawn panel, providing for clear and fully accessible ADA compliant pathways through the park, preservation of the major deciduous shade trees throughout the park, new and enhanced pedestrian scale lighting, integrated stormwater facilities with lush plantings and re-used boulders that create habitat and provide access to nature, relocation of the existing sculpture, and providing various places to sit in sun and shade. The park was completed and open to the public in November 2024.
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Om Khurjekar
Om Khurjekar is a Principal at Hord Coplan Macht with over 26 years of experience in both landscape architecture and architecture. His multidisciplinary training enables him to create thoughtful, seamless connections between the built environment and the natural landscape. Om has led a wide range of projects including public parks, plazas, interpretive play environments, educational campuses, and urban streetscapes. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in park design, having successfully designed and managed numerous public parks throughout his career. Currently, he is actively leading the design and construction of six public parks for various park agencies. Known for his passion for design and meticulous attention to detail, Om is a trusted partner to clients and a respected leader among his peers.
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Om Khurjekar, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C
Client: Town of Parker
Size: 91 Acres
Cost: Phase 1 $28 Million/Phase 1-4- $78 Million
Salisbury Regional Park, spanning 90 acres of undeveloped park land in the Town of Parker, Colorado, is situated adjacent to the existing Salisbury Equestrian Park and Sports Complex. Upon completion, it is slated to become a comprehensive regional park, covering approximately 286 acres. The park’s amenities include sports fields, court sports, a regional-scale inclusive play area, bike park, restrooms, parking, concession and maintenance facilities, pedestrian plazas, performance areas, flexible lawn spaces, and walking or jogging trails.
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Jeanie Dean Park
Arlington, Virginia
RFK Multi-Purpose
Washington, District of Columbia
DC War Memorial- National Mall
Washington, District of Columbia
Parker, Colorado
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Soda Springs Park
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Soaring Hawk Park
South Suburban Recreation Complex
Centennial, Colorado
Castle Pines, Colorado
Washington, DC
Parker, CO
Potomac, MD
Denver , CO
Parker, CO
Manitou Springs, CO
Bethesda, MD
Littleton, CO
Matt Chiampi
Matthew Chiampi is a Senior Associate landscape architect at Hord Coplan Macht with over 12 years’ experience. His passion is designing projects that positively impact the environment and communities. His work includes a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from public parks, playgrounds, educational campuses, residential areas, and transit-oriented developments. He is currently designing and managing variety of large and small park projects that include restoring historic features, playgrounds, new trails, pavilions, and picnic areas.
Senior Associate
Matt Chiampi, PLA, ASLA
salisbury Regional park
Soda Springs Park
Manitou Springs, CO
Parker, CO
Salisbury Regional Park
Bethesda, MD
Caroline Freeland Urban Park
Littelton, CO
Southpark Pickleball Complex
Denver, CO
Denver Tennis Park
Potomac, MD
Greenbriar Local Park
Parker, CO
O'Brien Park Playground
Washington, DC
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