Karen joined hcma’s predecessor firm in 1984 and became a Partner in 1998. As Principal Emeritus, Karen continues to support our firm vision, project teams, and clients through design guidance and mentorship.
Throughout her over 40-year career, Karen led the design and delivery of more than 55 significant projects, spanning housing, childcare, mixed-use developments, and education.
From the beginning, Karen has pushed for design that matters: spaces rooted in dignity, belonging, sustainability, and real-world impact.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada appointed Karen as a Fellow in 2010 and the Cascadia Green Building Council honoured her with a Fellowship in 2014. She is a frequent guest critic and thesis advisor for the UBC School of Architecture and has presented hcma’s work to numerous educational institutions and associations.