Reed Hilderbrand is a prominent landscape architecture firm founded by Douglas Reed and Gary Hilderbrand in the mid-1990s. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New Haven, Connecticut, the firm has cultivated a reputation for its innovative approach to landscape design that seamlessly integrates daily life with natural systems. Through ongoing collaboration with artists, architects, urban developers, and a wide array of stakeholders, Reed Hilderbrand engages in diverse projects ranging from urban centers and museum landscapes to academic campuses and private residences across North America and Europe.
The firm's design philosophy is centered on purposeful transformation, wherein each project is perceived not just for its current state, but for its potential. Reed Hilderbrand's work highlights the importance of enhancing the visual and experiential relationship individuals have with their environments, advocating for the idea that the connection with our surroundings can greatly enrich everyday life. This ethos is reflected in the many design awards the firm has received, including the prestigious ASLA Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year award in 2013 and multiple ASLA Design Medals awarded to its founders.
Reed Hilderbrand believes that acknowledging the cultural and historical context of landscapes is essential for fostering a sense of community and continuity. They address contemporary challenges such as climate change and social transformation through their sustainable and high-performing design practices, characterized by fine craftsmanship and durable materials. Their work fosters enduring public benefits while emphasizing a responsibility toward the future.
Participating in a renaissance of American city-making, Reed Hilderbrand focuses on the interconnections between business, infrastructure, and cultural landscapes, inspired by the principles laid out by historical figures like Frederick Law Olmsted. Through thoughtful engagement with the landscape, Reed Hilderbrand seeks to create spaces that not only respond to the needs of current generations but also endure as valuable contributions to the environment and culture for generations to come.
