MEET THE SPEAKER

Om Khurjekar 

PLA, ASLA, LEED AP+  | Principal 
Hord Coplan Macht 

Om Khurjekar is the Principal and Partner of Hord Coplan Macht, bringing over 23 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. Khurjekar'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, Khurjekar practiced as an Architect in Pune, India, primarily focusing on residential and institutional projects. Actively involved in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), he 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. 

Khurjekar enjoys sharing his knowledge with the next generations and has served as a lecturer and design critic at Morgan State University, University of Maryland College Park, and other notable institutions in the United States of America and India. 

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Transforming Perspectives

The session highlights Hord Coplan Macht’s philosophy, work, and practices, addressing the evolution of its design process over the years and the transition to the world of BIM.