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.

The station quarter in Hilversum is being redeveloped to be ready for the future. We applied experiences from other station quarters to transform it into a connector: no longer a front and back, but a welcome and balanced heart for the urban network.

In Utrecht, an attractive, lively and green urban district will rise along the Merwedekanaal in the coming years. ‘The New Defence” will be the first quarter to be realised, showcasing and promoting the concept of ‘healthy living’ in a dense urban setting. Thanks to an innovative sustainable mobility concept, this new residential area will be largely car-free, allowing space for people and nature.

The refurbishment of  Burgemeester van Nispen park is the culmination of the renewal of Hillegom’s centre. In the last decades, the village has developed into an attractive place to stay due to its location and living environment. To further increase this attractiveness for the future, extra attention has been paid to the green public spaces, resulting in  Burgemeester van Nispen park and earlier the Hoftuin, each one adding a specific character and quality to this  area of the city centre.

Set against the backdrop of the forthcoming Binckhorst park, the Grace takes its place within The Hague’s Central Innovation District with a metropolitan flair. Over 1400 residences are hosted within two soaring towers, one of which is poised to become the city’s tallest. The sheer scale of the development necessitates a seamless integration with its surroundings, maintaining a human touch throughout. To realise this vision, the outdoor spaces are thoughtfully conceived to harmonise with Binckhorst Park, forging a tranquil connection amid a tapestry of rooftop gardens.

Located in the southwest of France, the old city of Dax, like numerous small historical cities, fell victim to the pressure created by the overwhelming presence of cars and traffic it was never designed for. This resulted in a fragmented and damaged identity, and a poor quality of stay for its inhabitants and visitors. Our design reaffirmed the area around the Fontaine Chaude water source as an origin, this time to revitalise the city.

The Shenshan Coastal resilience framework plan, ‘Nature as leverage’, is a nature-based design program, seamlessly blending mountain, sea, and land development across a project area of 19 square kilometres. It is the outcome of a collaboration with MLA+, combining forces to pay homage to the rich Chinese historical water strategy, while interweaving it with the Dutch approach, resulting in a unique vision for coastal landscapes. The plan was declared winner of the competitive tender in 2019, and has since been adopted as foundation for further development initiatives.

Right beside Bunnik railway station, the former De Twaalf Apostelen office area is set to become a lively, inclusive, and green neighbourhood with 1,000–1,350 homes, workplaces, and facilities. What is now an underused paved site will soon transform into a place for living, meeting, and moving sustainably. Its immediate proximity to the station makes sustainable mobility a key principle in the development of the residential quarter. The surrounding beautiful landscapes of the Kromme Rijn, the countryside estates and the New Dutch Waterline further enhance the attractiveness of the area.