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What is our daily work about? What are we up to, and where can you find us? Our News section spotlights our latest projects, events, and insights. Here, you can dive into our journey of landscape architecture and consulting activities and discover how we're shaping future-proof and resilient environments.

"Green on the ground" kicks off at Policlinico: a gift for Milan
On the occasion of the 2025 "Festa del Perdono", the Policlinico of Milan has unveiled our project that will transform the hospital complex in the coming months. The project focuses on redefining pedestrian and vehicular pathways, enhancing permeability, and replacing asphalt with a network of green spaces interwoven among the hospital buildings. This initiative is designed to integrate seamlessly with the "Giardino Terapeutico", which will soon be built above the Sforza Pavilion.
24 March 2025

Andreas Kipar closes the ColtivaTo Festival in Turin
ColtivaTo, the international Festival of Agriculture, took place in Turin over the weekend coinciding with World Water Day (March 22). From climate change and drought to innovative water resource management, from conflicts over water access to food security—inseparably linked to it—the second edition of the event was dedicated to the planet’s most precious resource.
14 March 2025

Collaborating with a Wide Network of EU Partners
Since 2016, we have been building a network of European research and cooperation partners that combines multidisciplinary expertise, diverse cultures and innovative approaches to develop sustainable and impactful solutions.
12 March 2025

FuKo 2025: Andreas Kipar on Placemaking and the Future of Urban Landscapes
At this year’s German Congress on Pedestrian Traffic in Mainz, Andreas Kipar took the stage as a keynote speaker to discuss how landscape design and placemaking can support slow mobility.
7 March 2025

Newsletter #16: Learning from... | Nature-Positive Cities, Collaboration & Action
Learning from… Looking Beyond the Horizon
As we face escalating climate challenges across Europe, it is time to expand our perspective and look beyond our own borders. The Middle East, with its centuries-old expertise in surviving and thriving in harsh climates, provides valuable lessons for the future of our cities and landscapes.

Presenting the "Nature-Factory Manifesto" at Milano Design Week 2025
How to move humanity from planet reserves absorber to resource producer?
In line with the theme of Milano Design Week 2025 "Connected Worlds", LAND and Porsche Consulting will come together to highlight the multisectoral impact of the "Nature-Factory Manifesto", unveiled last January in Davos during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. This bold initiative envisions private companies transforming into “Factories of Nature,” embracing the role of resource producers rather than resource consumers. The event will take place at the LAND Terrace on April 9th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - in cooperation with Green City Italia.

“Learning from…” at Myplant&Garden
The event organized by Green City Italia on the opening day of the most important gardening fair in Milan brought together global experts, institutions, and professionals for an engaging discussion on nature-based solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities. The conversations explored how learning from international experiences and applying tailored strategies can help cities thrive in different climates, landscapes, and scales.
17 February 2025

The "Treehouse" of Biasca: the new Cantonal School Campus embraces Greenery combining education, Nature, and community
A capillary Nature offering the community recreational and cultural areas immersed in greenery, while respecting the agricultural and productive vocation of the surrounding territory. These are the key elements of the winning project for the open spaces of the new Cantonal School Campus in Biasca.

Exploring the interplay between Mobility and Landscape
Mobility and landscape are intrinsically linked, shaping how people navigate spaces. Mobility serves as the backbone of a functional system, while landscape provides the framework that sustains it. Our collective efforts emphasize the need to integrate both to create sustainable, meaningful environments.

Learning and Growing in Nature: Shaping Educational Landscapes for the Future
At LAND, we believe schools should be dynamic ecosystems where learning, nature, and community converge. Our projects in the educational sector vividly illustrate how thoughtful landscape design can transform a school environment into a space that nurtures creativity, well-being, and sustainable growth.

Sustainability Beyond Numbers: Rethinking Nature’s Future at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
From Passive Conservation to Active Regeneration: Advancing Nature-Positive Strategies in Urban Development, Corporate Sustainability, and Landscape Architecture for a Resilient Future
16 February 2025

Nature is our life insurance – we need nature positivity
Verena Ehold, Managing Director at Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria on Embracing Nature Positivity: A Call for Transformative Change
15 February 2025

A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Architecture: The Furla Headquarters
Nestled in the picturesque Chianti landscape, the Furla Headquarters - Furla Progetto Italia - is a testament to the seamless integration of architecture and nature. Designed as a production and administrative hub for the iconic Italian fashion brand, this project redefines industrial spaces, turning them into environments that prioritize sustainability, aesthetics, and the well-being of those who inhabit them.
14 February 2025

Exploring LAND’s Nature-Positive Call to Action
At LAND, our exploration and research into Nature-Positive principles began in 2023, driven by Andreas Kipar’s involvement as an international expert in landscape and planning with the WEF Nature-Positive Task Force. This prestigious opportunity led LAND Research Lab GmbH (LRL) to adopt global models and terminology, integrating them into our multidisciplinary research and supporting our landscape design projects with a global, innovative approach.
5 February 2025

Raggi Verdi: Milan’s Green Vision narrated by Andreas Kipar
Milan’s "Raggi Verdi" strategy is transforming urban mobility and green spaces, creating a sustainable and resilient city for the future.
4 February 2025

Newsletter #15: Insights from WEF in Davos – From the Heights of World Finance to the Plains of Daily Life
This month, I would like to share insights from Davos and reflect on how we, as individuals and professionals, can harness confidence, courage, strength, and responsibility to build a more resilient, nature-positive future.
3 February 2025

LAND Germany welcomes new Head of Strategic Business Development
We are glad to welcome back Susanne Gombert in her new role as Head of Strategic Business Development for our Düsseldorf office. For the occasion, we asked her about her journey and vision for the future.
28 January 2025

Landscape architecture is a living matter
What's the future of landscape architecture? On the winter and first student-led issue of Landscapes | Paysages, the magazine of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), Andreas Kipar engages in an inspiring conversation with Daniel Roehr, Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia, discussing the perspectives and aspirations of a new generation of professionals.
27 January 2025

LAND Research Lab's Journey
The first part of a series that will recap the journey into landscape research from 2017 until today.
22 January 2025

Porsche Consulting and LAND launch the "Nature-Factory Manifesto"
Porsche Consulting and LAND present the “Nature-Factory Manifesto” during the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.



