

How does succession bring landscapes to life?
Nature rarely stands still, and today’s environmental challenges demand landscapes that can adapt, mature and evolve over time. At OKRA, we work with natural…
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Nature rarely stands still, and today’s environmental challenges demand landscapes that can adapt, mature and evolve over time. At OKRA, we work with natural…
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As rainfall becomes more intense, droughts more frequent, and natural water systems increasingly constrained by urban development, conventional drainage systems are struggling to meet…
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We design and realise healthy cities with the conviction that mindfulness is integral to urban life. The environments we inhabit shape how we feel,…
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As regions grow, demands for housing, mobility, energy, economy, environmental quality and nature restoration increasingly compete for the same limited space. At OKRA, we…
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While wetlands are widely recognized as vital ecosystems, they also play a crucial role in shaping tomorrow’s climate-resilient cities. In cities, they appear both…
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Today, 1st August, marks Earth Overshoot Day: the day in which humanity’s collective demand exceeds the planet’s capacity to regenerate resources within a year.…
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On the 22nd of May we celebrate International biodiversity day, proclaimed by the United Nations to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. One…
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A landscape-based approach can help address key spatial and scenic challenges in a densely populated region of Zuid-Holland. We are proud to share the…
Read articleThe second book in the series about OKRA landscape architects. In the quarter of a century of its existence, OKRA Landscape Architects has proven…
Read articleIn this book, the work of OKRA is considered and placed in the context of the development of Dutch landscape architecture. For the essay,…
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