Brook McIlroy Welcomes Two New Leaders

We are thrilled to announce that Brook McIlroy’s leadership team has grown with the addition of two new Principals. Trish Clarke and Khat Baharikhoob will be stepping into new leadership roles on the Landscape Architecture and Urban Design teams, respectively. These two emerging design leaders share a deep commitment to community-oriented sustainable design geared to profound and impactful change—a commitment shared by the rest of our leadership team and studio. As Brook McIlroy celebrates its 25th anniversary, our expanded leadership team will provide new opportunities and capabilities as we continue to foster the values that have made our firm successful over the years.

Khat Baharikhoob

Khatereh (Khat) Baharikhoob is a visionary leader in urban design, campus planning, and landscape architecture, with over 15 years of experience shaping cities, campuses, and public spaces across North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Trained as an urban designer and professionally registered as both a landscape architect and planner, she also holds IAP2 certification in public engagement, bringing a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to complex urban challenges. Khat will be joining the Brook McIlroy urban design team in a leadership role, infusing her unique experience with our firm’s long history of design excellence in service of municipalities, academic institutions, and development clients. Some of her notable past projects include Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Campus Master Plan, York University Keele Campus Vision and Strategy and University of Guelph’s Real Estate Land Use Strategy.

Trish Clarke

Recognized for her leadership and expertise, Senior Associate Trish Clarke is stepping into a Principal role at Brook McIlroy, guiding the landscape architecture team in creating parks, cultural landscapes, and urban spaces that bring people together. She takes pride in seeing public spaces evolve through community interaction, adapting and growing as people make them their own. A licensed landscape architect and project manager, Trish excels at coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and the public to deliver projects ranging from bold master plans to intimate plazas. Beyond project work, Trish contributes to the firm’s growth through business development initiatives and by improving internal systems that support the team’s success. Her work includes leading the revitalization of the Downtown Plaza in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie and managing the Bentway Islands project in Toronto.