Creating Transformative Student Experiences hord | coplan | macht
Creating Transformative Student Experiences
Student success is paramount to everything we do. For Nora to achieve success, she must develop sustainable life skills, mature during her collegiate career, and build connections with her peers, faculty, and the campus. We believe each institution is unique in its program, people, and place which should be expressed as part of your identity to create a transformative student experience.
Jen, Chan, Carol, Paul, Kevin, Scott, Gwen, Chris, and David
Hord Coplan Macht
creates the environments that lead to the transformative student experiences which is a mix of people, program and place unique to your institution. We specialize in higher education planning, facilities for student life, academic buildings, science and technology, health professions, as well as landscape architecture to serve our clients across the country.
Planning What is your story? Our job is to tell your story well.
"connecting community" University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
UMD is one of the most unique campuses in the US. Originally envisioned by world renowned architect, Paul Rudolph, the campus is based on the idea of an agora of learning with residential neighborhoods around it. The master plan proposes new first and second year communities with a mix of academic and student life spaces situated close in to the core resulting in a more connected community.
Project completed in association with designLab Architects and Carol R Johnson Associates
Long Range Master Plan
Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. UMass Dartmouth Chancellor
"This Campus Master Plan, completed after 18 months of detailed study and diverse feedback, presents a clear vision of UMass Dartmouth's future as the only Massachusetts research university south of Boston. The ideas presented here also challenge us to acquire the financial resources and pursue bold strategies that will turn this plan into reality."
Entrance Court
First Year Village
Existing Campus
STEM Quad
"you never get a second chance to make a first impression" DePauw University*
Small rural campuses must work extra hard to bring in students. DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana is a true gem, but the first time visitor experience did not reinforce that DePauw was a premier liberal arts institution. The master plan reoriented the campus front door, moved the art gallery and bookstore to the Courthouse Square to engage the community, and developed a new dining center as the social hub of the campus. The result was an increase in applications and a more secure enrollment.
Before
Project completed by Kevin King while with Ayers Saint Gross.
Brian Casey DePauw President 2008-2016
"Through careful planning, DePauw has become known as a place that attracts students of significant promise and achievement and develops them in a compelling teaching, learning, and developmental environment."
“the bridges of baltimore county�
Towson University
In 2002, Towson University had not built a new building in over thirty years. Over that time period, the university had evolved from a teacher’s college to a full-fledged university with nearly 17,500 students. The campus had needs in every category, but did not have a vision of how the university could expand in a coherent and sustainable manner which connected its 360 acre sprawling and hilly campus. The resultant plan was a sustainable framework for land use, connectivity, open space, environmental, transportation, and safety. Over the last 15 years, the university has been transformed and has seen a 34% increase in undergraduate enrollment while maintaining a 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Total enrollment has risen from 17,500 to 22,400 students. On campus housing has increased from 24% to 26% of undergraduates adding more than 2,600 beds or a 76% increase in beds. The campus has made strategic investments in infrastructure, safety, and open space which connects the campus in a more pedestrian, bicycle, and transit oriented approach. Surface parking has shifted from the core to parking garages at the perimeter giving the university the ability to utilize its limited land resources more effectively. Sensitive landscapes such as the Towson Run stream valley and steep slopes have been set aside as natural areas which will be preserved and enhanced. Handicapped accessibility has been greatly enhanced across the hilly campus with pathways, interconnected buildings, and strategic drop-off points. The hilly campus made the athletics precinct and the West Village seem far away. the plan proposed to cross busy streets connecting hilltop to hilltop which gave the plan the nickname of the "bridges of Baltimore County."
Project completed by Kevin King while with Ayers Saint Gross.
"intuitive circulation"
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins acquired the Bayview Medical Center as an extension of the main East Baltimore Academic Medical Center Campus. The regional hospital was designed with shared rooms and limited outpatient capacity. Circulation was confusing and often led to more stress for visitors and patients. The proposed plan created a more intuitive approach to the patient and visitor experience by creating in inpatient loop and a separate outpatient loop with clear signage, convenient parking, and straightforward paths to destinations. Making the hospital as hospitable as possible.
Project completed by Kevin King while with Ayers Saint
t Gross.
Student Life “Where will I eat?” “Where will I sleep?”
"fast, affordable, and a mix of uses" Maryland Institute College of Art
Affordability for students and balancing the books of an institution are often competing goals. MICA needed new housing which was affordable in addition to needing specialized studio spaces. The ability to think about how the construction of the building could meet both goals was paramount to meeting these competing goals. 262 Beds, Artist Studios, Auditorium, Gallery/Flex Space
"attracting 3rd and 4th year students" SUNY Oswego
In order to attract upperclassmen, SUNY Oswego developed a new townhouse complex offering a more independent lifestyle. The plan contains 68 units which are arranged on neighborhood scaled streets which encourage socialization. A commons building offers easy access to quiet study rooms, recreation areas, and a bistro cafe. 272 beds, 94,000 SF
David Hatton prior experience with Stantec
"the campus living room" Western State Colorado University University Center
The primary goal of the new center was to create a student-oriented campus living room. Student clubs and organizations were moved from the basement of the original center to a central location along the main pedestrian spine of the main floor, visible from both the main north and south entries to draw students to get more involved in campus activities. The center is designed to be the "living room" of the campus with abundant lounge, entertainment, and social spaces.
Science and Technology “Where do I learn?” “How will I feel connected and engaged?”
"collaborative research" Colorado State University Fort Collins Chemistry Research Building
The labs are designed for flexibility and will support synthetic chemistry research including organic,
inorganic and biosynthesis disciplines. The design is efficient to maximize future flexibility and reconfiguration which fosters communication, engagement and innovation among students and faculty. The new Chemistry Building is adjacent to CSU’s new Biology building and the future Health Education Outreach Center, completing the Science destination area for the Fort Collins campus. Several guiding principles were developed early on to help inform the decision making, resulting in a streamlined, efficient, and simple design that meets the research needs of today and the future: · Create Open, Flexible labs that can adapt to various size research groups. · Make the student researcher space feel open and day-lit, while being directly adjacent to the labs. · Support up to 115 researchers in Synthetic Organic, Synthetic Inorganic, and Bio-Synthetic Chemistry. · Create a building that ties into the CSU campus vernacular.
"embracing the beetle" Colorado State University Fort Collins Biology Building
The Mountain Pine Beetle has decimated mountainsides of pine trees in Colorado. Turning a challenge into an opportunity, the dead wood was harvested and transformed into beautiful siding and furniture. The Beetle Kill Wood was incorporated into this state of the art science building to demonstrate the effect nature has on our everyday lives. In addition to the wood, the building builds in numerous educational opportunities which reinforce the purpose of the curriculum.
Joe von Fischer, PhD. Associate Professor, Biology
"You can’t imagine our joy at watching the building fill with students this week. I’ve seen students walk through the space slack-jawed, almost as giddy as I feel about using the amazing space that we’ve created for them (and for us!). I’m proud not just of the quality of the space, but also of the economy we worked to meet in creating it. It is a high quality product that respects the students’ dollars."
"making maker space" Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies Morgan State University
It takes a team of different experts to build today. The Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies brings together design, engineering, and technology under one roof where teams work on solving complex problems. The building fosters collaboration and demonstrates sound sustainable building practices acting as a living lab.
Health Professions How can I facilitate wellness through interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge? How will I refresh my skills in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment?
“collaborative connections” School of Nursing Pinkard Building Expansion Johns Hopkins University
The original Pinkard Building was designed for a significantly smaller nursing student population and at a time when the school offered undergraduate education. The school has recently transitioned to a graduate and PhD nursing program. Through integrated planning, the team combined quantitative and qualitative hands-on analyses to develop a new program of space and explored the desired student experiences with the School of Nursing. The design is student centric, aligned with the current pedagogy, and will increase the efficiency of the building and operations. The project includes the construction a 36,500 sf addition and renovation of 27,500 sf of the existing Pinkard Building. The north end of the Pinkard Building will be renovated and clad in a more transparent skin to allow the building to enliven the street and connect to the East Baltimore medical campus. New program spaces include the “Hub”, an open and enclosed study and collaboration space for students, a café, re-imagined administrative and faculty spaces to encourage cross institutional collaboration, an expanded conference and event space, new centers for research, and new technology rich active learning spaces. The building is designed around a concept of cardiovascular and mental wellness. A 4-story meandering stair system, biophilia, and a visual and physical connection to an existing courtyard celebrate health and wellness.
"demonstrating wellness" Harford Community College Nursing and Allied Health Professions Building
The demand for nurses is sharply rising and the Harford Community College (HCC) School of Nursing and Allied Health is investing in the future of educating young minds with a passion for helping others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020. The demand for nurses is so high that 100% of HCC’s Spring and Fall graduating classes of 2016 are employed in nursing fields. A health inspiring environment was pivotal as an example to medical education students. Maximizing daylight at every opportunity, even in labs where windows compete with hospital bed head walls, windows were provided. The interior is light, open, transparent and encourages use of stairs. A living wall was designed as an accent to wellness. High efficiency HVAC, using recycled materials, and storm water cleaned in rain gardens highlight sustainable features producing a building eligible for LEED Silver certification.
"realistic simulation" University of Virginia Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Sited directly across the street from the main Nursing School building, McLeod Hall, this 34,000 sf Education Building ushers in a new era for UVA’s School of Nursing. It creates collaborative workspaces and new community spaces while highlighting health and wellness by its four-story open grand stairs. The state of the art simulation center creates a variety of scenarios which provide needed interdisciplinary training for the medical professions.
Project completed by Paul Lund while with Bowie Gridley Architects.
Paul Lund prior experience with Bowie Gridley Architects
Landscape Architecture “What does the campus feel like?” “Learning should happen everywhere”
"reflecting our mission" Loyola University Maryland
Founded in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit university whose mission is to inspire students to learn, lead and serve in a diverse and changing world. For more than two decades, Hord Coplan Macht has been the campus Landscape Architect, creating master plans, site, and landscape designs which manifest the core mission of the university: emphasis on academic excellence, the importance of the liberal arts, and cura personalis—the education of the whole person.
Helen Schneider Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services "HCM understands the value of a meaningful educational/social experience and aims to design a more interactive and delightful environment in which to learn and live."
"reinforcing our identity" Washington College Chestertown, Maryland
Founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington, Washington College is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. Located on over 100 acres in the heart of historic Chestertown, Maryland, the character and history of the Chesapeake region define and inform the campus experience. In collaboration with faculty, staff and administration, the Landscape Architecture studio at HCM has worked to define and enhance those emotional connections, while responding to the needs of the modern campus and today’s student. The first president's signature is incorporated into the signage. Elements of his Mount Vernon gardens are translated onto the campus reinforcing the connection to the founding father of the nation and the institution.
Adams State University Aims Community College Anne Arundel Community College Arapahoe Avila College Baldwin-Wallace College Baltimore City Community College Beaumont Health State University Case Western Reserve University Casper College Central Methodist Colle College Colorado Community College System Colorado Mountain College Colorado Nort Columbia College Community College of Aurora Community College of Baltimore County Com DePauw University Duke University Eastern Wyoming College Eckerd College Elmhurst Colle College Front Range Community College Frostburg State University Garrett College Geo Graceland University Harford Community College Harvard Medical School Harvard University Howard Community College Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Campus Johns Hopkins East Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas State University, Salina La Salle University Lamar Technology Loyola University Maryland Maryland University of Integrative Health Maryland Anderson Cancer Center Research Park Medical Center of the Americas Technology, El Paso State University Millsaps College Montana State University Morgan Community College M Institute of Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State University NO Virginia Community College Northwest Missouri State University Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Perdana University – Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Kuala Lumpur, M Community College Pueblo Community College Randolph-Macon College Red Rocks Commu AZ Rockhurst College Rush University Medical Center Rutgers University Salisbury Univ China, Guangdong Shen, China Stephens College Stevenson University SUNY Purchase Col University San Marcos Towson University Trinidad State Junior College Tucson Medical H University of Arizona University of Baltimore University of Colorado at Boulder University of Co of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland Baltimore University of Maryland Colleg North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Florida University of North Texas, Denton U Sciences Center University of Texas Brownsville University of the Arts University of Virgin College System Wake Forest University Washington Adventist University Washington College
e Community College Arcadia University Arizona State University Austin Community College h Center Bermuda Institute of Risk Management and Recovery Boise State University Bowie ege Central Missouri State University Chesapeake College College of Charleston Colorado thwestern Community College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Pueblo mmunity College of Denver Coppin State University Cottey College Delaware State University ege Emory University Fort Lewis College Franklin and Marshall College Frederick Community orge Washington University Georgetown University Gettysburg College Goucher College y, Allston Campus Hawaii Pacific University Health One-Plus Biomedical Corridor, Brian, TX Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University Kansas City Art Institute r Community College LaSalle University Lewis University Liberty University Lincoln College of d Institute College of Art Marymount University Mayo Clinic McCamey County Hospital MD Medical University of South Carolina Metropolitan State University of Denver Midwestern Morgan State University Mount Saint Mary’s University NAAMREI Research Park Nanyang OAA Oxford Cooperative Lab Northeastern Junior College Northern Arizona University Northern State University Old Dominion University Otero Junior College Ottawa University Pennsylvania Malaysia Phoenix Bio-Medical Campus Pikes Peak Community College Prince Georges unity College Regis University Research Valley Bio-Corridor, Brian, TX Rincon Medical Hospital, versity Southeast Missouri State University Southern University of Science and Technology in llege Texas A&M Corpus Christi Texas A&M Kingsville Texas A&M San Antonio Texas State Hospital UMass Amherst UMass Dartmouth UNC Charlotte United States Naval Academy olorado at Denver University of Colorado, Colorado Springs University of Denver University ge Park University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of New Hampshire University of University of Northern Colorado University of Rochester University of Southern California Health nia University of Wisconsin Madison Vedanta University, Orissa, India Virginia Community e Western State Colorado University William Jewell College Wor-Wic Community College
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. William Butler Yeats
Creating the transformative student experience. At hcm we understand your students of today and tomorrow.
hcm2.com Contacts: Planning
Student Life
Science and Technology
Kevin King David Hatton Jennifer Cordes kking@hcm2.com dhatton@hcm2.com jcordes@hcm2.com 443-465-0460 443-451-2492 303-222-0223
Health Professions
Landscape Architecture
Paul Lund plund@hcm2.com 202-552-3520
Chris Schein cschein@hcm2.com 443-451-2315