Principal
HKLA
Los Angeles, California
Hongjoo Kim, ASLA, is the Founding Principal of HKLA, an award-winning landscape architecture practice based in Los Angeles. He earned his Master of Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2005 and brings more than 29 years of professional experience. His work advances narrative-driven, process-oriented design integrating ecology, culture, and civic identity across campuses, healthcare environments, parks, and urban developments. He has served as President of the Southern California Chapter of ASLA and as President of the Asian American Architects and Engineers Association, championing inclusive leadership and community-centered public landscapes.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM PT