Once known as Brink park, the area in Apeldoorn, despite its name, was far from the green oasis it implied. Instead, it was a stony car park that concealed the original landscape, disconnecting the city from its natural heritage and the existing brook was running in a tube underground. In a remarkable transformation, the concept of the landscape was inverted, paving the way for an underground parking facility and the revival of the Grift brook, making it visible once again. This approach resulted in a place that alludes to a local type of brook valley, placed right in the heart of Apeldoorn. A solution that made the city regain its connection to the characteristic landscape of the area.

Meridian Water serves as an example of a landscape-led masterplan, utilising the pre-existing network of brooks and canals as the backbone for a new high-density urban development. Through the strategic integration of local green and blue assets, we have crafted a robust framework that effectively mitigates flood risks threatening the area. This approach sets a visionary precedent for urban developments in the 21st century.

The centre of Gullegem is undergoing an inspiring transformation. A combined intervention will provide the area with more space for residents and their activities. It also strengthens the character and identity of the place. However, above all it focuses on creating more space for nature. This creates a future-proof dynamic climate-adaptive heart of the village.

The rapid growth of Utrecht requires highly sustainable development that can accommodate contemporary lifestyles and address the challenges posed by climate change. The eastern flank of the Kanaleneiland is currently undergoing redevelopment with these crucial goals in mind. Covering an expansive area of 24 hectares and expected to house approximately 12,000 residents, Merwedekanaalzone, sub-area 05, currently stands as the largest development zone. Given the size of the project, and the ambitious objectives set by the municipality of Utrecht, a unique opportunity arises to create an innovative district unlike any other.

Domplein, located in the heart of Utrecht, hides the treasure of 2000 years of urban history beneath the surface of the square, waiting to be discovered. By dynamically marking the historical Castellum, which now rests 4 meters below ground, we make history visible and accessible in an exciting and contemporary manner.

Hattem is a characteristic small, fortified town, located between the forests of the Veluwe area and the IJssel river. As a part of the medieval Hanseatic trade league, the city is graced with a picturesque historical appearance with listed buildings and cityscapes. The combination of the two attractive landscapes, the picturesque quality of the city itself and three museums, makes Hattem a popular tourist destination.

Bellamy park’s rich history means the place has already seen many faces, from harbour to car park. Its size and central location in the city made it attractive as an events square. At the same time, there was also an opportunity to make the square more attractive and greener, thus doing more justice to its name as a park. Our design provided a better fit of the urban scale and context and arranged Bellamy park in a way that did justice to both the history of the place and its contemporary role.

In the heart of Hengelo, an ambitious redesign of the centrum area has revitalised the cityscape. This resulted in a dynamic space that reflects its unique identity and responds effectively to the evolving shopping climate. This transformative project is the result of a collaborative effort, instilling a renewed sense of energy where inclusivity, involvement, and pride flourish.

In recent years, we have been actively involved in the implementation of a replicable model for a climate-adaptive community hub designed to address the vulnerabilities present in South African townships. In collaboration with RCDC and local partners, our vision takes root in the unused land typically found within local school properties. This land can be readily transformed into resilient green spaces and facilities that benefit the entire community. The overarching objective is to progressively integrate multiple schools into our vision, thereby establishing a network of safe and vibrant spaces within the community. Located in the Intlaganiso Primary school in Khayelitsha, the Lukhanyo Community Hub functions as the first test-bed project for this vision.

Located in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, The Empower Shack housing project is a pioneering initiative tackling uncontrolled urban sprawl in South African townships. Unlike conventional housing programmes, which too often lack identity, the so-called re-blocking project transforms existing informal shacks into dignified two-storey housing units. Embracing the incremental nature of local urban development, this model is tailored to foster community pride and resilience.