urban design
At CH Architects, we shape vibrant, resilient places for cities and citizens who care about thoughtful growth. From public spaces to precinct-scale plans, our collaborative process brings together community voices, ecological insight, and enduring design principles to reimagine how people live, move, and connect.
Ottawa Capital Illumination Plan
2017
The Capital Illumination Plan sets a bold vision for Canada’s Capital after dark; celebrating its architecture, landscapes, and democratic values through thoughtful lighting design. Led by Chris Hoyt at the NCC with designers Alain Guilhot and Lumipraxis, the plan received the Canadian Institute of Planners’ 2018 award for Planning Excellence.
Halstead Square at Dun Loring
2009 - unbuilt
This project was to be a vibrant new residential, hotel, and shopping district for Fairfax County, Virginia. Project Team: Shalom Baranes Associates: Mark Gilliand, Principal in Charge; Christopher Hoyt, Senior Designer. Client: DSF Group, Needham, MA.