OKRA is an international and interdisciplinary team in the field of landscape architecture, working from Utrecht, the Netherlands. Together we design and realise resilient landscapes, healthy cities and sustainable water strategies.We combine three decades of international experience and thorough research with inventiveness and craftmanship to provide creative solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
Designing meaningful places
We believe that the world of tomorrow can be a place with a positive impact on people and nature. Our goal is to design resilient landscapes that encourage social life and enhance ecology. We do this by taking an open design approach, drawing inspiration and knowledge beyond the given boundaries. We form interdisciplinary teams that invest in research, both from outside and inside the scope of our discipline. This is how we provide answers to contemporary challenges such as climate resilience, nature and social inclusiveness, and the use of natural resources.
In our projects we create valuable, liveable spaces for people and nature. We see Cities as Natural Habitats, places where people and nature live together in a healthy way. Our process for landscape design revolves around Rediscovering Landscapes. By uniting nature and culture, we create landscapes that are full of meaning. Finally, we conceive innovative solutions and designs for Living with Water.
Diverse, multidisciplinary and dedicated
Our diverse multidisciplinary team is united by the drive to create places that have a positive impact on people and nature all over the world.
OUR TEAM
45+
Thanks to our versatile team, consisting of more than 45 landscape architects, urban planners, architects, designers and specialists, we have the knowledge to tackle complex assignments.
NATIONALITIES
14
Our diverse backgrounds and experiences allow us to take on any project with different views and a fresh perspective. Together we are OKRA.
COUNTRIES ACTIVE
16
Based in the Netherlands, we are creating resilient landscapes that encourage social life and enhance ecology around the world.
FOUNDED
1994
Looking back at the past three decades we are proud to see the continuous evolution that characterises our work.
Our history
Founded in 1994 by Hans Oerlemans, Martin Knuijt, Christ-Jan van Rooij and Boudewijn Almekinders, OKRA Landschapsarchitecten emerged from their shared studies at the University of Wageningen. Pioneering innovative landscape design, the founders’ passion led to transformative projects. Current partners Martin Knuijt and Wim Voogt alongside the associates, work in a team of around 45 specialists on a wide range of exciting projects in the Netherlands and abroad. Together, we continue to evolve OKRA’s legacy and commitment to innovative design.
Our awards
We always aim to provide high-quality design solutions to any challenge we are given. We are grateful that throughout our history, these achievements have been recognised by organisations around the world.