“My role as a senior landscape architect involves developing expertise in climate adaptation, ecology inclusiveness, and landscape restoration. It is essential to inspire the team, clients, and users to take the necessary steps. This is a crucial part of designing dynamic processes that can grow stronger and more resilient in the face of environmental changes, whether biotic or abiotic.”
“I believe that working on urban scale is an exciting dialogue; it is the ever-changing environment, multiple stakeholders and the societal aspect that drive me to develop in this field. By staying curious and exploring new developments in the field we can achieve the best results to make our cities liveable and attractive. My professional experience and background in marketing give me a different angle in the way I approach projects, focusing on storytelling and engaging the diverse stakeholders to unite towards the same goal.”
Education: MSc, Urbanism, Delft University of Technology
“My great fascination is working with water as determining condition for landscape, and as a shaping and transformative element in landscape design. There is an urgency to reconnect nature to an industrialised and urbanising society by adding new greening strategies and qualities to our living environment.
I see my role in bringing people closer to nature and vice versa through spatial design, in supporting living landscapes by integrating natural processes, building with Nature and human interaction as part of the design.”
Education: PhD, Landscape architecture, Delft University of Technology
“As a strategic landscape designer, I am interested in ways we can coexist with nature and non-human species by using natural elements and processes such as water, wind or succession when using them to design green spaces. In this way, I hope to be a (small) part of mitigating the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss and I try to make urbanization have a positive effect on our environment. I love doing research and collaborate with different experts to come up with surprising solutions and getting clients excited about new ideas.”
Education: BSc, Landscape design, Van Hall Larenstein
“What fascinates me the most about landscape architecture is the contribution that public space makes to its surroundings. How we fill our spaces not only impacts human experiential value but also has consequences for climate and biodiversity. A strong design focuses on all three of these aspects and manages to harmoniously integrate them.
I strive to create robust designs that put the user first while emphasizing future sustainability. My ambition is to create thoughtfully designed spaces where both the user and the environment live together in harmony, contributing to the climate, nature and to communities.”
Education: BSc, Landscape design, HAS green academy
“My fascination with landscape architecture stems from the ability to create harmonious connections between people and natural environments, designing aesthetic and functional spaces that embrace the beauty of nature while simultaneously meeting human needs. The dynamic and vibrant nature of landscapes, which are constantly in motion, provides an endless source of inspiration and challenge, fueling my passion for this field.
My goal at OKRA is to learn more about large-scale landscape projects and deepen my understanding of landscape processes, so that I can contribute more effectively to the realization of inspiring and sustainable projects.”
Education: MSC, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, AMSTERDAM ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE (ONGOING)
“Public space design thrives on the interplay between nature, people, and the urban environment. I am passionate about creating spaces that bring nature into the city while responding to the cultural and social rhythms of urban life. From the city scale to the design of a bespoke bench, I strive to ensure every element fits together seamlessly as part of a cohesive whole. I focus on achieving a balance between biodiversity, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, with an emphasis on small design and construction details. I thrive in collaborative environments, combining diverse perspectives and skills to deliver impactful and enduring spaces.”
Education: MSc, Landscape architecture, Delft University of Technology
“Today, designing durable and sustainable spaces is more crucial than ever. I believe that every project is an opportunity to integrate rational but ambitious nature and water-based solutions to build a healthier environment and address the pressing challenges of climate change. I also have the conviction that the design of public spaces must be rooted in meaningful community engagement to ensure more suited and inclusive places.”
Education: MSc. urban engineering, EIVP
“One of the most pressing issues metropolitan areas facing is Climate change. I believe that Landscape architecture has the capability not only to mitigate but also adapt to climate change in diverse and colorful ways compared to other fields. Creating environments that respect natural systems and support climate stability is the ethical duty of landscape architects. As an Intern, I would like to use my new academic viewpoint to practical projects that tackle climate change by designing solutions that promote resilience and adaptation.”
Education: MSc, landscape architecture, University of Nürtingen-Geislingen (ongoing)
“I am driven by the ambition to create spaces that benefit humans and nature while having a positive impact on wider communities, ecosystems and the environment in general. My extensive experience in climate adaptation and active mobility allows to bring top-notch design solutions with strong concepts, a clear design language and consistent detailing. Working at OKRA is an amazing opportunity to design meaningful places in a group of great diverse people.”