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It has been 35 years since Andreas Kipar and Giovanni Sala combined their expertise, skills, and professional paths to found LAND. Much has changed since that distant 1990, when a German landscape architect and a Milanese agronomist embarked on an ambitious project with the goal of #ReconnectingPeopleWithNature.

Following her experience last year in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Ksenia Kuzmina attended Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, showcasing one of LAND Research Lab’s EU-funded projects.

Joining the roundtable of local experts to explore how climate resilience and green economy are impacting Ticino’s landscapes and cities

On 24 September, LAND took part in the 1st Austrian Pedestrian Summit in Graz, an initiative by the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure dedicated to strengthening walking as a cornerstone of sustainable mobility and urban development.

A cutting-edge blue-green infrastructure combining climate resilience and social usability. A large urban park that integrates stormwater management with social life in green spaces, designed by LAND Italia and J+S S.p.A. for BrianzAcque. The Sulbiate-Aicurzio Water Park combines climate resilience with new opportunities for enjoying Nature.

Starting this September, SUPSI launches an advanced training course dedicated to urban resilience, with contributions from Martina Conti and Davide Caspani.

Yesterday morning, a meeting was held between the Councillor for the Environment, Lorenzo Goppa, and the LAND Italia team, appointed by the municipal administration to develop the Landscape Vision for the City of Pavia, in support of the General Amendment to the Territorial Government Plan.

A training path dedicated to Directors and Project Directors at LAND Italia strengthens leadership skills rooted in collaboration, resilience, and inspiration.

Half a century after its foundation, Parco Nord Milano remains one of the most significant examples of urban regeneration in Italy. A living symbol of Milan’s transformation into a greener, more inclusive city, which Andreas Kipar himself contributed to.

The spirit of the season—back to school, back to structure—offers a perfect lens through which to reflect on what it means to shape a culture of care, not just for Nature, but for People. If we speak today of Leadership dei Doveri—the leadership of duties—it’s because we’ve learned that cultivating the future is not only about what we design and build, but how we empower others to continue that work.

“Foresight for Tomorrow”, the vision of Expo 2030 Riyadh, places nature at the very heart of its future-oriented masterplan. Expo will bring the world together to share a collective response to our greatest global challenge — climate change.

At LAND, we are proud to contribute our expertise to this truly visionary concept, working alongside the international team of experts led by LAVA. Together, we believe that reconnecting with nature through innovation and technology is key to building a resilient and sustainable future.

As a partner of the NZZ Sustainable Switzerland initiative, which connects public and private institutions to foster sustainability in Switzerland, LAND took part in the annual Sustainable Switzerland Forum (SSF25) in Bern.

This symbol of dialogue, unity, and spirituality, and also vibrant place of biodiversity, is experiencing an unusually large fruit harvest this year. Residents are encouraged to help harvest, reaffirming the vocation of this garden as a resource for the local community.

A delegation of city planners from Astana City Hall joined LAND Germany for a special visit in Düsseldorf to explore how landscape architecture can foster more resilient and livable cities.

At LAND, we believe every space, from rooftops to campuses, can generate measurable, lasting Nature-Positive impact.

These past weeks have been turbulent not only for Milan. News about ongoing judicial inquiries into urban planning and architecture has stirred debates and, inevitably, doubts. Yet, in moments like these, I believe it is important to step back and look at the broader picture: over the last two decades, Milan has shown the world how urban regeneration can breathe new life into a city—how green spaces, when thoughtfully planned, can transform not only skylines but also daily lives.

The Board of LAND, led by Andreas Kipar, announces a strengthening of its governance as part of the ongoing development of LAND Italia. Matteo Pedaso joins the Board of Directors as Managing Director for Strategic Development. Already a partner at the company, Pedaso brings over 20 years of experience and currently serves as Senior Director of the Strategic Planning Business Unit.

At MIND, former Expo 2015 site, the T-Factor project transforms vacant plots into living labs of biodiversity, community, and innovation. This fifth episode in our LAND Research Lab journey explores how temporary uses can unlock long-term impact.

Summer has barely begun, yet across Europe and beyond, the signs of heat stress are already unmistakable. What used to be “a few hot days” has turned into weeks-long spells of extreme heat, threatening the health, comfort, and livability of our cities.

We’re happy to share the news of two well-deserved promotions within LAND Italia. Desirée Pierluigi and Matteo Bulgarelli are now officially Project Directors.