Fort 4 is one of seven Brialmont forts built between 1860 and 1864 as part of Belgium’s National Redoubt. Over time, the fort became disconnected from the surrounding urban fabric. Through the redevelopment of the Fortstraat street as part of the park’s edge, we have re-established a vital link between the city centre and this historic site. One of our key challenges was to find a balance between the fort’s tranquil, historical character and its potential as a recreational space, while also protecting its sensitive ecological environment, including habitats for bats and other species.

Ensuring pleasant, inclusive living for all is the central ambition of our vision for Houten 2040. Houten’s DNA — defined by its green character, cycle-friendly mobility network, strong accessibility, and atmosphere of safety and tranquility — continues to guide our approach.

However, an enormous regional housing demand is putting growing pressure on these qualities, with 4,750 new homes to be integrated within Houten’s municipal boundaries by 2040.

Sluis park is a vibrant park at the heart of Leuven’s Vaartkom area. Our design celebrates the Dyle River, transforming it into a prominent and attractive feature of the cityscape. The park offers a unique spatial experience, breaking away from the enclosed character of Leuven’s inner city and providing a refreshing green escape amidst the dense urban environment.

Our project LOOM transforms an existing urban block, located in the heart of the European district in Brussels, into a multilayered green hub for biodiversity, embodying a healthy urban biotope. The reconfiguration of the existing building volume and its associated functions has offered opportunities to develop an extensive green environment, extending from the ground floor to the roof levels and facades. This ensures a high-quality working environment for the building’s users and a diversity of habitats for urban wildlife.

Future-proof design of Assen city centre

Commissioned by the municipality of Assen, we developed a plan for the renewal of the public space for the inner city. In a guiding document, the municipality’s ambitions for an attractive, inclusive, and climate-proof city centre were developed into attractive, elaborate, and smart design principles. For the first five shopping streets, these principles have been translated into concrete design plans that will be implemented in the upcoming years.

The spirit of a vanished historic riverbed is being brought back into the heart of the Brussels Heyvaert district. The neighbourhood has a strong need for high-quality public space to strengthen its social cohesion. As a new green vein, the Kleine Zenne park will connect a series of urban rooms. Here, a unique integral but phased approach has been chosen.

The Jaarbeursplein square in Utrecht was historically the backside of the station, a crossing place, lacking any significant quality of stay. Located on the west side of the central station, it served as a passage between the station and the Jaarbeurs Exhibition & Convention Centre. However, with the implementation of the master plan for the station area, CU2030, Jaarbeursplein square was upgraded to a new role: to become the largest city square in Utrecht, serving as a dynamic meeting place for travellers, shoppers, residents and workers alike.

Our design for the Koopmansplein square in Assen brings greenery, water and vibrancy deep into the city centre. The plan turns the square into a natural and attractive junction in the walking routes of the surrounding shopping area. The renovated square also contributes to futureproofing Assen, with natural cooling in the summer and a smart rainwater collection system.

To support London’s population growth and its increased demands on the city’s transportation system, the Borough of Kingston has taken on the task to transform the rail station’s entrance square into an appealing, intermodal hub, while promoting sustainable mobility throughout the borough. Responding to the city’s “Go Cycle” program, our multi-disciplinary team devised an integrated proposal that optimised and improved the pedestrian and cycling experience, facilitated slow mobility to and from the rail station and reconnected the city centre to the river Thames.

The Upton and Raynham residential development aims to deliver an ambitious scheme for affordable housing in London, combined with a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable outdoor environment. By prioritising a pedestrian-friendly public space, our plan not only improves liveability for current and future residents but also contributes to making the neighbourhood climate-adaptive and nature-inclusive.