Robert C. Hruby Elected to ASLA Council of Fellows

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Robert C. Hruby of Campion Hruby Landscape Architects Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows

“The 2025 Class of ASLA Fellows reflects the very best of landscape architecture—visionary leaders whose work uplifts communities, restores ecosystems, and advances climate-ready design,” says ASLA President Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA

Baltimore, MD (June 20, 2025) — The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced the elevation of Robert C. Hruby, ASLA, of Campion Hruby Landscape Architects to the ASLA Council of Fellows. Hruby is one of 50 distinguished landscape architects selected for this honor in 2025. Fellowship is among the highest recognitions the ASLA bestows on members, honoring individuals whose contributions to the profession and society have made a profound and lasting impact. Hruby was nominated by the Maryland Chapter in the category of Works.

Co-founder of the award-winning firm Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, Hruby fosters an ecological and natural approach to planting and garden design, resulting in a signature style defined by regionally sensitive, sustainable landscapes that authentically and harmoniously merge with their natural and built surroundings. At Campion Hruby—and previously at Oehme, van Sweden & Associates—he honed a design ethos rooted in the rhythms of nature and in fostering meaningful human connections to the land.

His award-winning portfolio includes over 300 landscape design projects ranging from private gardens and school campuses to civic spaces and arboretums. He was instrumental in establishing CHLA’s construction division, reflecting his passion for craft, construction detailing, and solving complex site challenges. Notable works include the “Parking Lot Alive” project at Adkins Arboretum, which transformed a traditional asphalt entry into a celebrated stormwater garden and biophilic gateway, and Winchester, a multi-decade private garden in Annapolis reimagined with meadows, edible landscapes, and woodland restoration. While at OvS, he collaborated on the Pine Island Coastal Retreat in South Carolina, creating a serene, ecologically sensitive garden that seamlessly integrates Japanese architectural influences with the surrounding low-country landscape.

"Bob Hruby’s body of work exemplifies the highest ideals of our profession—deeply rooted in ecological stewardship, cultural resonance, and design excellence. His landscapes are not only beautiful and enduring, but also visionary in how they integrate nature and the built environment. As a mentor and collaborator, Bob has inspired a new generation of landscape architects, helping to shape the future of our field. The Maryland Chapter is proud to recognize his outstanding contributions with this well-deserved honor.”

 — Michael Pullano, President, Maryland Chapter of the ASLA

“Each year, the announcement of a new class of ASLA Fellows is a powerful celebration of impact, innovation, and leadership in landscape architecture,” said ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen. “The 2025 Class of Fellows has transformed places and policies, inspired future leaders, and advanced equity, resilience, and beauty in the built and natural world. We are honored to recognize their extraordinary contributions to the profession and to society.”

ASLA Fellows will be formally inducted during a special investiture ceremony at the 2025 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10–13, 2025. A full list of the 2025 ASLA Fellows and more about the Council of Fellows can be found here: https://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=67281

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About ASLA and the ASLA Fund

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 15,000 members. ASLA’s mission is to empower its members to design a sustainable and equitable world through landscape architecture. The ASLA Fund, the Society’s charitable arm, supports global, social, and environmental change through the art and science of landscape architecture.