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HCMA Architecture + Design is a Canadian architectural and design firm based in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. This firm specializes in the design of vibrant public spaces that cultivate strong connections and relationships between communities, natural environments, buildings and their respective functions. Their design objectives surpass the usual functional, technological and environmental needs of buildings and spaces. Their portfolio largely consists of urban planning schemes and solutions, public recreational facilities, competitive sports facilities and sustainable design. Their company is driven by the yearn to increase and improve the social and functional potential of public spaces, to give life to dormant and idle places and to provide sufficient and efficient designs for the programs that will be hosted within and around a building. Aside from architecture, HCMA has integrated an Artist-in Residence program into their workplace culture to increase and support a collaborative design process that also largely impacts their overall design solutions.

History
Initially starting out as Roger Hughes Architects, HCMA Architecture + Design came to be within the span of four decades. It was founded by Rogers Hughes in 1976. The firm has a large variety of services aside from architectural design, spanning from master plan design, urban design, site analysis, feasibility studies, community and stakeholder engagement, interior design, way-finding and signage, green building certification, LEED certification, project management and construction contract management.

HCMA Architecture + Design have largely been involved in the social dimension of sustainable design.